Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
Analysis suggests intermediate glucose control may suit patients with sepsis and cardiac disease, while those with neurological illness could benefit from stricter targets. A new study in Nursing in Critical Care suggests that the best blood glucose target for critically…
From blood sugar checks and meal planning to medication routines and emotional support, everyday diabetes care is built on countless acts of vigilance that often go unseen. Before the household is fully awake, the day is already organised around a…
Giving mice olive oil 15 minutes before glucose slowed gastric emptying and triggered hormones linked to blood sugar control, although the findings have not yet been confirmed in humans. Japanese researchers have found that taking olive oil before carbohydrates may…
Research suggests that consistently sleeping late, getting too little rest and keeping irregular hours may increase the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Staying up late and regularly waking well into the morning may feel harmless, but medical research suggests…
A brief stroll after eating helps working muscles draw glucose from the bloodstream, with research suggesting particular benefits after dinner. If you usually finish a meal and drop straight into a chair, a brief walk may be one of the…
The former Boca Juniors manager has spoken publicly about living with diabetes, attributing his diagnosis to the pressure of elite football despite having no known hereditary history. Rodolfo Arruabarrena has added a personal dimension to a diagnosis that many footballers…
An analysis of more than 300 million US patient records found lower adjusted odds of macular degeneration among people with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 medicines, although other studies have reported no link or increased risk. A fresh analysis presented…
A recent podcast episode features a fierce debate between obesity expert Eric Westman and neuroscientist Jay Feldman over the merits and risks of low-carbohydrate diets, highlighting ongoing disagreements about optimal human nutrition and metabolic health. A long-running dispute over carbohydrates…
Amid ongoing conflict and a tightening blockade, Palestinians with chronic illnesses like diabetes face dire shortages of medicine and disrupted healthcare, forcing some to risk dangerous crossings for treatment, revealing the brutal toll of Gaza’s worsening health emergency. Before the…
Oscar-winning actor Octavia Spencer reveals how a routine medical checkup in her 30s uncovered silent diabetes and high blood pressure, prompting a lifestyle overhaul and raising awareness about preventive health. Octavia Spencer has revealed that a routine medical checkup in…
A personal account highlights how families navigate the emotional and practical challenges faced by siblings when a child is diagnosed with diabetes, emphasising the importance of honesty, age-appropriate involvement, and emotional support. When one child in a family develops diabetes,…
A controlled trial reveals that a ketogenic diet not only aids weight loss but also drastically reduces liver fat and improves prediabetes, outperforming Mediterranean and low-fat diets in metabolic outcomes. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that…
