Personal diabetes stories and experiences that share real challenges, treatment journeys, lifestyle changes and valuable lessons from people living with diabetes.
Surgery, reduced activity, hormonal changes and disrupted routines can all affect glucose levels after a hysterectomy, making follow-up especially important for women with diabetes or prediabetes. Recovery from a hysterectomy can be more complex than many women expect. The operation,…
Abbott is taking continuous glucose monitoring beyond diabetes treatment with Lingo, a prescription-free wearable that links real-time readings to meals, exercise, sleep and stress. Abbott’s Lingo wearable is part of a fast-growing push to make glucose monitoring available beyond people…
From Yosemite’s Stonemasters to the Tetons and an Everest expedition, Catherine Cullinane built a pioneering career as a climber, guide and diabetes educator after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Catherine Cullinane’s life has traced an uncommon line through American…
Christian author Jackie Hill Perry shares how her unexpected Type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 2025 prompted a profound reevaluation of her faith and dependence on God, inspiring discussions on suffering and divine sovereignty. Jackie Hill Perry has described how a…
A 78-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes has significantly improved his condition after adopting a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet, shedding nearly 60 pounds and reducing medications, highlighting a potential shift in diabetes care approaches. At 78, Mike says he…
TV presenter Alison Hammond has lost approximately 11 stone over five years through lifestyle changes driven by health concerns, emphasising sustainable habits over injections, and successfully reversing her pre-diabetic status , inspiring a public conversation on long-term wellbeing. Alison Hammond’s…
Emerging research underscores the critical importance of oral hygiene, linking gum disease and oral infections to serious health issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, highlighting the need for routine dental check-ups beyond cosmetic concerns. Oral health is often treated as…
A UCLA-led study finds that Black and Hispanic Medicare Advantage enrollees with diabetes are less likely to adhere to medication regimens than White patients, with disparities widening in plans with higher Black enrollee shares, highlighting the need for stronger community…
Research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes highlights that moderate-to-vigorous activity, especially later in the day, significantly reduces type 2 diabetes risk among younger adults, with age-related differences in benefits. A larger amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical…
Recent advances in insulin technology highlighted at the EASD meeting demonstrate a shift towards personalised, convenient, and rapid-acting treatments, with new formulations and delivery methods aiming to enhance daily diabetes management. At this year’s European Association for the Study of…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has disclosed that he has been using a GLP-1 medication for the past two years to manage his type 2 diabetes, resulting in an 80-pound weight loss and significant health benefits. His candid sharing aims to…
Dutch entertainer Gordon reveals his remarkable three-year journey of weight loss, improved mental health, and diabetes remission on the cover of Men’s Health, inspiring others to start over regardless of age. Gordon appears on the cover of Men’s Health this…
