Personal diabetes stories and experiences that share real challenges, treatment journeys, lifestyle changes and valuable lessons from people living with diabetes.
Dr Shehla Shaikh advises older adults to adopt consistent habits, careful monitoring, and personalised treatment plans to effectively manage diabetes, highlighting the importance of routine, diet, and exercise. Dr Shehla Shaikh used a recent Seniors Today webinar to urge older…
The global market for body-worn medical devices is projected to grow from $3.98 billion in 2026 to nearly $10 billion in 2031, driven by advances in personalised healthcare and remote monitoring solutions, despite ongoing regulatory and cost challenges. MarketsandMarkets says…
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a novel calculator that forecasts short-term risks of diabetes complications, leveraging routine clinical data and machine learning to guide personalised prevention strategies. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have…
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed an innovative smart ring capable of continuously tracking biochemical markers in sweat, offering a comprehensive and discreet tool for personalised health monitoring, particularly benefiting diabetes care. Engineers at the University of California, San…
A new AI tool developed by the University of Maryland offers dynamic, short-term risk predictions for diabetes complications, promising to enhance personalised patient care and early intervention strategies. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have developed an…
King Abdulaziz Hospital in Jeddah launches ‘Together for Better Health’ campaign, emphasising early detection and lifestyle changes to combat diabetes, hypertension, and obesity amid rising chronic illness rates. The Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Jeddah has…
A routine check in the seventh month uncovered dangerously high blood sugar levels in a high-risk pregnant woman, highlighting the importance of screening for gestational diabetes that often shows few or no symptoms but poses serious risks to mother and…
The University of Florida Diabetes Institute launches an on-campus screening event at the Plaza of the Americas, aiming to detect Type 1 diabetes early among students and complement ongoing education and support efforts. The University of Florida Diabetes Institute has…
While high A1C levels indicate long-term blood sugar control issues, urgent signs like diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state require immediate attention. Experts emphasise nuanced interpretation of glucose data to prevent complications. A high A1C is not an emergency by…
A new study highlights the importance of recognising different biological mechanisms behind type 2 diabetes, particularly among lean individuals in Africa, demanding more personalised treatment approaches. For years, type 2 diabetes has been framed mainly as a disease driven by…
At Madison Square Garden, Nick Jonas reflected on his 21-year journey with type 1 diabetes, sharing how his diagnosis at 13 shaped his life and inspired his latest tour revisiting the ‘Burning Up’ setlist. Nick Jonas has revisited the diagnosis…
The latest health survey highlights a alarming increase in diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity in Karnataka, driven by urbanisation, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diets, raising concerns over long-term health impacts. Karnataka is facing a sharp rise in long-term health…
