Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
Displaced individuals with type 1 diabetes face heightened risks as conflict disrupts access to insulin and essential supplies, exposing urgent gaps in emergency healthcare amid ongoing global crises. Living with type 1 diabetes means treating insulin, monitoring supplies and food…
New research highlights how calpains, calcium-activated enzymes, impair cellular waste disposal in blood vessel cells under diabetic conditions, offering a promising target for preventing vascular damage. A new study in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences suggests that calpains, a family…
As GLP-1 therapies become more common for type 2 diabetes management, experts emphasise the importance of tailored nutritional strategies to address appetite suppression, gut side effects, and dietary gaps, highlighting new approaches to optimise health outcomes. People taking GLP-1 medicines…
A 12-week Johns Hopkins Medicine trial reveals that time-restricted eating achieves similar weight loss results as flexible eating patterns, challenging claims of fasting’s superiority for weight management. A Johns Hopkins Medicine study published in the journal Obesity suggests that intermittent…
Research from Jerusalem suggests that pre-emptive insulin pump settings can help adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes fast more safely during major religious observances, highlighting the role of personalised technology in managing risks. A new study from researchers…
Research indicates that eating in company can lead to better blood glucose control, unveiling a potential link between social interactions and bodily stability, as published in Science Advances. A study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Sheba…
Emerging research reveals the increasing risk of heart disease in people with diabetes, emphasising the importance of early detection and comprehensive risk management to prevent silent cardiovascular damage. Diabetes is widely recognised as one of the strongest modifiable threats to…
Emerging studies highlight the potential of peanuts and peanut butter to aid blood sugar management, with possible benefits for people with, or at risk of, type 2 diabetes, though natural options remain preferable to processed spreads. Peanuts and peanut butter…
Emerging research underscores the importance of consuming fibre-rich, low-carbohydrate vegetables such as broccoli, leafy greens, and Brussels sprouts to help prevent blood sugar spikes and support diabetes management, reinforcing dietary strategies recommended by health authorities. Keeping blood sugar on an…
Eli Lilly’s phase 2b trial reveals that combining the amylin receptor agonist eloralintide with tirzepatide results in greater weight loss and blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, prompting plans for phase 3 development. Eli Lilly…
Eight international organisations have unified to establish the Global Alliance for Diabetic Foot Survival and Limb Preservation, seeking to reduce preventable amputations and elevate diabetic foot care on the global health agenda amid alarming mortality rates. Eight organisations from across…
A brief 20-minute daily walk, especially after meals, offers substantial health benefits including better blood sugar regulation, heart health, and mood enhancement, making it a practical alternative to more demanding exercise routines. A 20-minute walk may seem modest, but the…
