A nine-year-old Perthshire girl with type 1 diabetes will now receive an insulin pump on the NHS after initial funding hurdles, highlighting disparities in access driven by local funding decisions despite national guidelines supporting technological treatment options for children. A…
Drivers treated with insulin in the UK must now notify the DVLA if they meet specific criteria, with non-compliance risking fines of up to £1,000, as new rules aim to improve road safety. Drivers with diabetes who are treated with…
Certain snacks such as cottage cheese and high-cocoa dark chocolate are emerging as smarter choices for maintaining stable blood glucose levels, according to recent health advice and research. Keeping blood sugar steady is a basic part of diabetes prevention and…
A new observational study suggests that initiating SGLT-2 inhibitors within a month of severe kidney injury could reduce the risk of advanced kidney dysfunction in adults with type 2 diabetes, highlighting a potential window for therapeutic intervention. A new analysis…
Alexander Zverev’s journey to top-tier tennis is not only marked by athletic prowess but also by intense daily management of Type 1 diabetes, demonstrating an extraordinary level of discipline and technological adaptation. Andy Roddick has argued that Alexander Zverev’s diabetes…
A two-week trial with a continuous glucose monitor enlightened Stay Fit Mom writer Tracy Gifford on how stress, movement, and meal timing impact glucose levels, challenging assumptions about health monitoring gadgets. Tracy Gifford’s two-week experiment with a continuous glucose monitor…
Specialised socks designed with seamless construction, moisture control, and non-binding design are essential for protecting vulnerable feet in those with peripheral neuropathy, according to recent guidance from podiatrists and health resources. For people living with peripheral neuropathy, socks are not…
Recent research reveals that psyllium husk, long touted for weight control, offers significant benefits for appetite regulation and blood sugar management when used strategically, highlighting the importance of timing and routine over quick fixes. Psyllium husk has been pitched as…
Women living with diabetes can have healthy pregnancies with pre-pregnancy planning, close monitoring, and access to specialist care, challenging longstanding fears surrounding fertility and childbirth. For many women, diabetes has long been wrapped in fear when it comes to fertility,…
Emerging research highlights the importance of psychosocial pressures alongside metabolic control in managing life with type 1 diabetes, marking a shift towards holistic treatment approaches that prioritise emotional wellbeing. A recent editorial in the Journal of Clinical Nursing argues that…
