Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
Research suggests unsweetened green tea may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and reduce fasting blood glucose, while several herbal varieties could offer additional benefits alongside treatment and a balanced lifestyle. Tea may do more than provide a comforting ritual: some unsweetened…
The social media trend combines food restriction with water deprivation, but medical experts warn of dehydration, kidney strain and electrolyte problems without evidence of extra fat-loss benefits. Dry fasting has surged across social media as a supposedly harder, faster route…
Doctors say people with diabetes do not automatically need blood-thinning medication, although prolonged high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of thrombosis. People with diabetes do not have “thin” blood simply because they have the condition,…
Bunions, hammertoes and claw toes can be caused by pressure from shoes, but clinicians warn that persistent changes may also reflect arthritis, nerve damage or diabetes-related complications. A change in the shape of the toes is often written off as…
A six-year study suggests that longer sleep is associated with a higher risk of kidney disease developing or progressing in people with type 2 diabetes, although it does not prove that sleep causes the damage. Longer sleep may be a…
Beta-glucan fibre may modestly improve blood glucose control, but processing, portion size and toppings determine how oats affect the body. Eating oats at breakfast may do more than keep hunger at bay. The grain’s best-known nutritional advantage is beta-glucan, a…
A six-month trial found that adults with type 2 diabetes who used Dexcom’s G7 sensor achieved greater improvements in blood sugar control than those receiving standard care. A six-month trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that…
A short circuit of chair squats, counter push-ups and other at-home exercises could help older adults manage post-meal glucose more effectively than an easy stroll alone, but medication users should seek medical advice first. For adults over 60, a short…
A 12-week University of Alabama at Birmingham trial found a ketogenic diet reduced a marker of strain in insulin-producing beta cells more than a low-fat plan, although longer studies are needed. A small trial from the University of Alabama at…
A prospective cohort study at three Ugandan referral hospitals found that 70.3% of newborns born to women with diabetes experienced at least one early adverse outcome, most commonly macrosomia. A prospective cohort study in Uganda has found that babies born…
Highly processed grains such as semolina, white rice porridge and instant cereals can digest quickly, while wholegrain oats, barley and buckwheat offer steadier energy. Breakfast porridge is often treated as a safe, wholesome choice, but nutrition experts warn that some…
The health benefits of oatmeal depend on how it is processed, prepared and served, with experts warning that instant varieties and sugary toppings can change the picture. Oats have long been marketed as the perfect breakfast, but nutrition experts say…
