Personal diabetes stories and experiences that share real challenges, treatment journeys, lifestyle changes and valuable lessons from people living with diabetes.
A recent study from the Framingham Heart Study indicates that data from continuous glucose monitors could identify cardiometabolic risks in adults without diabetes more accurately than traditional fasting tests, though experts urge caution before changing clinical practice. A new study…
Multiple case studies suggest homoeopathic treatments may support wound healing and glycaemic control in diabetic foot infections, prompting discussions on complementary approaches alongside conventional care. A case report published by Homeopathy 360 describes a 67-year-old woman with long-standing type 2…
Research presented at the EASD annual meeting reveals a significant correlation between early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and increased rates of ADHD, autism, and learning difficulties, prompting questions about early-life factors and healthcare access. A new analysis from researchers…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shares details of his two-year journey combining daily exercise and GLP-1 medication that led to an 80-pound weight loss, driven by family history and health concerns. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has described a health overhaul that…
Huawei signals progress in developing a finger-prick-free blood glucose measurement device, potentially transforming diabetes management amid longstanding industry challenges. Huawei has signalled that it is working on a blood glucose measurement device that would not require a finger prick, reviving…
A new German observational study suggests that while staying within target glucose ranges is linked to better quality of life, increased glucose variability may also be associated with improved wellbeing, prompting a rethink of diabetes management goals. A German research…
Research at Boston University suggests that continuous glucose patterns may offer new insights into cardiometabolic health in individuals without diabetes, although further validation is needed before clinical adoption. Researchers at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have found…
A new study highlights the escalating economic impact of type 2 diabetes on China’s workforce, with projections indicating that the burden will intensify by 2050 unless effective prevention and management measures are implemented, particularly targeting younger workers and women. A…
A decade-long diabetes education initiative in Slovakia demonstrates a 57% lower risk of death among participants, highlighting the vital role of structured patient teaching in chronic disease management. A structured diabetes education programme in Slovakia has been linked with sharply…
Doctors highlight the importance of recognising prediabetes as a critical warning sign and advocate for lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Prediabetes is often dismissed as a borderline laboratory…
A landmark study in England shows that even as below-knee amputations among people with diabetes decline, survival post-surgery remains critically poor, with over 80% dead within ten years and high short-term complications, highlighting the urgent need for improved post-amputation care.…
A south-west Houston neighbourhood witnesses a rise in diabetes cases among Hispanic residents, prompting a local non-profit to pioneer a Spanish-language prevention programme that combines educational classes, exercise, and peer support to combat the epidemic. In a south-west Houston neighbourhood…
