Personal diabetes stories and experiences that share real challenges, treatment journeys, lifestyle changes and valuable lessons from people living with diabetes.
Maria Menounos has revealed she nearly died during a recent diabetes scare, shedding light on the constant vigilance required to manage her condition and the emotional toll it can take. Maria Menounos has said she “almost died” during a recent…
As GLP-1 drugs transition from diabetes treatment to widespread weight management tools, experts question the safety of prolonged use and highlight barriers due to high costs and unregulated alternatives, prompting calls for sustained medical oversight. GLP-1 medicines have moved rapidly…
A new essay emphasises that while herbs can aid wellbeing, serious conditions like diabetes and cancer require proven medical treatments, highlighting the dangers of relying solely on natural remedies. Herbs can play a useful role in everyday wellbeing, but they…
A detailed comparison of the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, highlighting recent insights into managing these prevalent conditions. Diabetes is one of the world’s most common long-term illnesses, but not all cases…
The global market for diabetes management apps is expected to surge, driven by device integration, AI analytics, and reimbursement models, transforming how patients and clinicians manage blood sugar outside of clinics. The market for diabetes management apps is expanding quickly…
Emerging research highlights how inadequate sleep disrupts insulin function and increases the risk of obesity and diabetes, emphasising the importance of sleep quality for metabolic regulation. Poor sleep can do more than leave people groggy. Research cited by the Sleep…
New research from the TEDDY cohort reveals that early childhood gut microbiome development follows distinct paths, with certain patterns significantly increasing the risk of progressing to type 1 diabetes, highlighting the importance of microbiome maturation in disease prediction. In early…
New research highlights the importance of physical activity and blood-sugar management in maintaining brain health, suggesting proactive habits could delay dementia. A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia adds to evidence that what helps the heart may also help the…
Doctors emphasise that paying attention to modest blood sugar changes and acting early through lifestyle and medical interventions can prevent the progression from prediabetes to diabetes, with recent guidance refining monitoring strategies. Keeping blood sugar in check is central to…
Research from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes indicates that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous exercise substantially reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with the strongest benefits observed in younger adults, suggesting a need to promote movement…
A self-experimentation study reveals that more frequent glucose monitoring alters insulin microbolusing patterns, leading to decreased basal delivery and a lower overall bolus peak, challenging assumptions about reactive insulin adjustments. Running a loop more often does not simply make it…
Emotional strain and acute stress can trigger short-term blood sugar rises even without food intake, posing additional challenges for those with diabetes and metabolic conditions. Understanding stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol helps in managing these unexpected glucose fluctuations. Stress…
