Personal diabetes stories and experiences that share real challenges, treatment journeys, lifestyle changes and valuable lessons from people living with diabetes.
A new 15-item Traditional Chinese questionnaire, tested in Taiwanese community pharmacies, offers a rapid and practical tool for pharmacists to identify patients struggling with medication adherence, potentially improving long-term diabetes management outcomes. A Traditional Chinese version of a 15-item medication…
New research shows men with type 2 diabetes face higher cardiovascular and renal risks, while women are more prone to mental health issues, prompting calls for tailored care approaches. A new study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that type 2…
A new hypothesis suggests that continuous glucose monitors, traditionally used for diabetes, may reveal hidden post-meal glucose surges in healthy people, potentially transforming personalised cardiovascular prevention but remains unproven. A new hypothesis from two Romanian cardiologists argues that continuous glucose…
A new study suggests that women with abnormal blood sugar levels experience more intense menopause symptoms, highlighting the need for integrated care approaches for midlife women with metabolic health issues. Women with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes may face a…
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…
