Personal diabetes stories and experiences that share real challenges, treatment journeys, lifestyle changes and valuable lessons from people living with diabetes.
Four girls from interconnected Palestinian families carrying identical WFS1 mutations exhibit a wide spectrum of disease severity, emphasising the unpredictable nature of Wolfram syndrome despite genetic similarities. Four girls from two closely linked Palestinian families have given doctors a rare…
New research from MiniMed indicates that users who respond more frequently to alerts from its Smart MDI system experience significant improvements in glucose control, highlighting the importance of timely prompts in diabetes care. MiniMed said new trial data suggest that…
Matej Sklenár’s recovery from severe diabetic eye disease underscores recent breakthroughs in treatment and the critical need for early diagnosis and tight blood sugar control to preserve sight. Matej Sklenár’s case is a stark reminder that diabetic eye disease can…
Psychiatrists are encouraged to shift their approach to medication adherence by normalising lapses and tailoring interventions, including motivational interviewing, to address underlying barriers such as forgetfulness, doubts, or stigma in patients with serious mental illness. Clinicians working with people who…
Experts highlight that blurred vision, often dismissed as tiredness or screen fatigue, can be an early sign of diabetes. Regular eye checks could help detect the disease before irreversible damage occurs. A subtle change in vision should not be dismissed,…
A comprehensive eye check-up can uncover hidden health risks, including high blood pressure and diabetes, highlighting the importance of integrated eye and systemic care. A routine eye appointment can reveal far more than whether someone needs spectacles. In a blog…
Hoda Kotb has candidly shared the ongoing emotional toll of parenting her daughter Hope, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, revealing her sleepless nights and steadfast effort to stay present amid constant worry. Hoda Kotb has spoken candidly about the strain…
A Minnesota teacher’s experience with sudden blindness during pregnancy sheds light on the risks of diabetes-related eye damage and underscores the importance of regular screening for expectant women with diabetes. Kristin’s sudden blindness during her second pregnancy was not a…
As Medicare standardises remote patient monitoring for chronic care, commercial insurers take a more cautious, condition-specific approach, with policy changes and billing nuances set to reshape care delivery from late 2025 onwards. Remote patient monitoring has moved into a more…
As Tenovi promotes its connected Trividia Blood Glucose Meter for remote patient monitoring, recent FDA safety alerts and recalls cast doubt on device reliability, underscoring the complexities of home diabetes care. Tenovi’s guide to the Trividia Blood Glucose Meter presents…
Sinocare showcases its latest integrated digital health solutions at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Milan, emphasising AI and interconnected monitoring for diabetes care across home, pharmacy, and hospital settings. Sinocare is using this week’s…
A Swedish research study suggests that weight-loss surgery could significantly lower the risk of dementia among people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential broader neurological benefits. A Swedish study from Örebro University and Karolinska Institutet suggests that bariatric…
