Find practical information about diabetes treatment and management, including blood sugar monitoring, medications, lifestyle changes, complications and everyday diabetes care.
New research highlights how hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle can impact blood sugar regulation, especially in women with prediabetes, diabetes, or PCOS, prompting calls for cycle-aware monitoring. For many women, the days before a period bring a familiar mix…
Scotland-based health regulators have authorised orforglipron, a first-of-its-kind daily GLP-1 tablet, promising new options for adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes in the UK, subject to further NHS evaluation. Scotland-based health regulators have authorised a new daily weight-loss tablet…
Investigations reveal that Glyco Harmony Drops, marketed as a natural blood sugar aid, employs misleading claims and aggressive sales tactics without credible scientific backing, raising concerns over consumer vulnerability and safety. Glyco Harmony Drops is being pitched as a natural…
Eating fruit at different times of the day and combining it with protein, fat or fibre can help regulate blood sugar levels, making it suitable for most adults including those with diabetes, when eaten with consideration to portion size and…
Recent guidance highlights the vital role of physical activity, including walking, resistance training, and yoga, in enhancing insulin sensitivity and managing blood glucose levels for individuals with diabetes. Experts emphasise consistency and personalised planning to optimise outcomes and mitigate risks.…
A simple urine test called ACR is increasingly recognised as a vital tool for detecting early kidney damage, enabling timely intervention especially for people with diabetes or hypertension, before symptoms develop. A simple urine test known as ACR is emerging…
A recent study indicates that tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, could reduce the risk of heart attack by 33% for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, opening new avenues for diabetes treatment strategies. A new United States…
A new clinical trial demonstrates that providing customised grocery deliveries to adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes can lead to meaningful reductions in blood sugar levels and improved food security, signalling a potential shift in health management strategies for…
VTv Therapeutics advances its promising oral treatment for type 1 diabetes, cadisegliatin, as it prepares for key expert discussions and data release, while market caution remains due to the company’s ongoing losses and long regulatory journey. vTv Therapeutics said on…
As diabetes apps attempt to automate carbohydrate counting through photos, experts warn that accuracy remains inconsistent. Meanwhile, the future lies in harnessing personal glucose data, raising urgent questions about data access and patient empowerment. A growing cluster of diabetes apps…
The short-acting insulin market is forecast to expand significantly by 2030 and 2034, propelled by increasing diabetes prevalence, advances in delivery technology, and strategic industry moves towards biosimilars and product interchangeability. The short-acting insulin market is heading for steady expansion…
Kenya faces a surge in childhood Type 1 diabetes, with thousands affected and diagnoses often delayed until life-threatening complications occur. Experts emphasise the importance of early detection and improved healthcare access to save young lives. Childhood hormone disorders are often…
