Find practical information about diabetes treatment and management, including blood sugar monitoring, medications, lifestyle changes, complications and everyday diabetes care.
A new trial from India demonstrates that combining a lacto-vegetarian diet with a 14-hour daily eating window significantly enhances blood sugar management and weight loss in women with type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential for adaptable dietary strategies. A study from…
Two inflammation-based blood markers, SII and SIRI, may help identify women at higher risk of gestational diabetes, though current evidence is limited and more research is needed before they can be used routinely in clinical practice. New research suggests two…
A Chinese multicentre trial reveals that using glycated albumin to guide early treatment of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes does not improve HbA1c target achievement but enhances metabolic control and could influence treatment strategies. A multicentre randomised trial in China…
Scientists have developed a genetically engineered probiotic that detects rising glucose levels and automatically administers treatment within the gut, offering a potential revolution in personalised diabetes management. Scientists have engineered a probiotic that behaves like a biological sensor, switching on…
While continuous glucose monitors have revolutionised diabetes management, recent studies highlight a critical blind spot: their inability to precisely measure extreme blood sugar levels, potentially affecting severe episode management. Continuous glucose monitors have changed diabetes care for many people with…
While often seen as a natural alternative, brown sugar offers similar blood glucose effects as white sugar, and its added benefits are minimal, though it may serve specific practical uses in dietary management and cooking. Brown sugar is often marketed…
A new study suggests that metformin, a common diabetes drug, influences brain mechanisms to regulate blood sugar, opening doors for targeted treatments and new understanding of its benefits beyond glucose control. Metformin, one of the most widely prescribed drugs for…
Penn State researchers have created a biomimetic hydrogel coating that shields transplanted cells from immune attack, potentially reducing the need for immunosuppressants in diabetes treatment based on recent advancements in regenerative medicine. Penn State researchers say they have developed a…
Emerging improvements in insulin delivery and glucose tracking technologies are transforming daily management of type 1 diabetes, offering hope for tighter control and reduced complications. Type 1 diabetes is a long-term condition in which the pancreas makes little or no…
Choosing snacks rich in fibre, protein and healthy fats can prevent blood sugar spikes, says experts, highlighting simple, unprocessed options over sugary processed foods. Snacking is often treated as the enemy of stable energy, but the reality is more complicated.…
Britain leads Europe by approving Eli Lilly’s orforglipron, the first oral GLP-1 tablet for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, marking a significant step in obesity and diabetes treatment. The UK’s medicines regulator has authorised Eli Lilly’s orforglipron, a once-daily…
Britain becomes the first European nation to approve Eli Lilly’s oral GLP-1 treatment Foundayo for weight management and diabetes control, marking a significant change in obesity treatment options across Europe. Britain has become the first European country to clear Eli…
