Contrary to common belief, people with diabetes can include fruit in their diets. Nutrition experts emphasise choosing the right types, portions and serving methods to enjoy fruit’s health benefits without compromising blood sugar control. People with diabetes do not need…
Native to Italy, bergamot’s growing popularity in supplements is driven by promising, yet inconclusive, studies on its role in improving cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and controlling blood sugar, while safety concerns warrant caution. Bergamot, the citrus fruit best known for giving…
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have discovered a gene, ALDH3B2, that acts as a brake on insulin production in pancreatic cells. Its suppression could enable the reprogramming of duct cells into insulin-producing beta-like cells, paving the way for new diabetes…
Anadolu Medical Centre in Turkey has implemented a browser-based insulin infusion calculator developed with Johns Hopkins Medicine, aiming to reduce errors and streamline decision-making in critical care, marking a significant step towards digitalisation in medication management. At Anadolu Medical Centre…
Experiencing anxiety after eating can be caused by physical symptoms like hypoglycaemia or digestive discomfort, rather than food intolerance alone. Experts advise pattern tracking and professional assessment to identify the true cause. Feeling anxious after eating does not point to…
A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition indicates that stevia, when consumed as a beverage alone or with glucose, does not trigger significant short-term hormonal or appetite responses in adults, providing reassurance about its safety as a sugar…
Samsung has unveiled a broader health strategy for the Galaxy Watch line, aiming to shift from basic monitoring to a more comprehensive, preventative health platform with new scores, continuous tracking, and data sharing capabilities. Samsung Electronics has set out an…
A recent clinical trial demonstrates that a ketogenic diet may deliver profound metabolic benefits, including a 67% reduction in liver fat and improved blood sugar control, surpassing traditional diets in adults with obesity and fatty liver disease. A ketogenic diet…
An HbA1c reading of 6.1% indicates prediabetes, a warning sign that warrants lifestyle changes and careful monitoring to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes, according to medical experts. An HbA1c reading of 6.1% sits in the prediabetes range, a result…
A recent HbA1c reading of 6.1% indicates prediabetes and serves as a crucial alert for lifestyle interventions to prevent progression to diabetes, according to experts. An HbA1c reading of 6.1% does not usually mean diabetes, but it is a warning…
