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Emerging research suggests that red and near-infrared light therapy could aid glucose control and reduce insulin resistance, but experts emphasise that further studies are essential before widespread clinical adoption. Red light therapy is being promoted as more than a recovery…
Eli Lilly’s diabetes medication Mounjaro receives expanded FDA approval to reduce major cardiovascular events, strengthening its position in the incretin-based treatment market amid new clinical evidence. Eli Lilly shares nudged higher in pre-market trading on Friday after the US Food…
GLP Watchdog has unveiled a comprehensive online register to improve transparency in the rapidly expanding market for GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny and warnings issued to sellers across the US. GLP Watchdog has opened a public register aimed…
Ignoring minor toe problems in people with diabetes can result in severe complications. Feet First Clinic emphasises the importance of early detection and proper foot care to prevent long-term damage, highlighting common conditions like bunions, ingrown toenails, and gout that…
Research in Dhaka’s slums highlights a strong link between diabetes and hypertension, with cost-related barriers severely affecting health-related quality of life among older adults, calling for integrated healthcare services tailored to low-income urban communities. A new study of older adults…
Researchers from the University of Maryland have created a new clinical tool that estimates near-term risks of diabetes-related complications using data from routine appointments, offering a more precise and adaptive approach to diabetes management. Researchers at the University of Maryland…
Brazil is set to pioneer screening for diabetes type 5, a little-known form associated with malnutrition, in a move that could reshape diagnosis and treatment in low- and middle-income countries. Brazil is set to begin screening patients for diabetes type…
While high blood sugar levels can impact oral health and healing, carefully planned dental treatments, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants, can be successfully performed in well-controlled diabetic patients with proper coordination and preparation. Diabetes does not automatically rule out…
Dr Nick Thomas from the University of Exeter has received a prestigious European award for his work on identifying early markers of type 1 diabetes in adults, aiming to improve early diagnosis and personalised treatment strategies. Dr Nick Thomas, a…
Researchers explore whether the older anti-inflammatory drug pentoxifylline could help slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease, amid limited but promising evidence for its broader biological effects. Pentoxifylline, an older anti-inflammatory drug, is drawing renewed attention as researchers search for…
A Korean study suggests that starting glucose-lowering medication soon after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis significantly improves long-term survival rates and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the importance of prompt treatment. A new Korean study suggests that starting…
A groundbreaking study introduces dynamic prediction models that update with new clinical data, offering a more responsive approach to managing diabetes complications and enabling personalised patient care from diagnosis. A new Nature Communications study suggests diabetes care may be entering…
