Persistent muscle cramps, especially at night, could be a sign of blood sugar control problems, highlighting the importance of medical assessment for those at risk of diabetes or metabolic disease. Muscle cramps are often blamed on dehydration, overexertion or simple…
A recent trial suggests that canagliflozin may preserve kidney function in type 2 diabetes patients by safeguarding podocytes, offering new insights into its protective mechanisms beyond glycaemic control. Canagliflozin may do more than lower blood sugar in diabetic kidney disease,…
Research from National Taiwan University Hospital indicates that initiating SGLT2 inhibitors within 30 days of hospital discharge after severe kidney injury may lead to better kidney outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes, prompting calls for further clinical trials on…
A recent study reveals that a ketogenic diet may be more effective than the Mediterranean diet in reducing liver fat among individuals with obesity and prediabetes, highlighting diet composition’s role in managing fatty liver disease. A new clinical trial has…
South Korean medtech firm Rokit Healthcare is leveraging Hainan’s medical tourism pilot zone and early-access policy to introduce its AI-driven skin regeneration platform, Dr. INVIVO, into China ahead of full approval, targeting over 8 million potential patients. Rokit Healthcare has…
As berberine gains online prominence as a natural alternative to metformin, experts emphasise the need for more comprehensive long-term data and personalised approach amidst broader metabolic assessment. Berberine has become a popular name in metabolic health, often promoted online as…
Ghanaian stakeholders call for practical, regulated approaches to reduce sugar intake and improve diets amid rising diabetes prevalence, emphasising industry cooperation and public health strategies. The Association of Ghana Industries has called for closer co-operation between government, business and other…
A sharp increase in haemoglobin A1C levels over four months could indicate either deteriorating blood sugar control or a misleading test result influenced by anaemia, prompting the need for additional tests and context. A sudden jump in haemoglobin A1C, especially…
Understanding the factors that exacerbate diabetic nerve pain at night can help patients adopt targeted strategies, combining practical measures with medical advice to improve comfort and prevent complications. Night-time diabetic nerve pain is often less random than it feels. The…
A Washington University study reveals that what people eat during weight loss can influence metabolic health, with the ketogenic diet delivering the most significant improvements in liver fat reduction and glucose regulation, beyond mere weight loss. A new clinical trial…
