The rise of compounded GLP-1 medicines offers a cheaper option for weight-loss, but safety concerns are mounting due to lack of regulation, dosing errors, and quality issues, prompting calls for stricter oversight and informed patient choices. Compounded GLP-1 medicines have…
Emerging research underscores how daily habits like sugar intake, physical activity, and sleep patterns can quietly influence the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with lifestyle modifications offering a powerful means of prevention. A number of everyday habits can quietly…
New insights highlight the importance of personalised treatment plans and advanced glucose monitoring for better long-term outcomes in type 1 diabetes care. Type 1 diabetes is a long-term condition in which the pancreas makes little or no insulin, leaving the…
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…
The global market for continuous glucose monitoring devices is set to more than double by 2032, as advancements in wearable sensors and digital health tools elevate diabetes management to new levels. Analysts expect the market for continuous glucose monitoring devices…
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.…
A Dutch cohort study suggests that swapping sugary drinks for diet alternatives may not uniformly reduce type 2 diabetes risk, particularly among non-Dutch populations and younger adults, highlighting the need for tailored dietary guidelines. A new Dutch cohort study suggests…
New research indicates that increased green spaces around homes may significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, highlighting the importance of urban planning in public health efforts. Type 2 diabetes is increasingly recognised as a disease shaped not…
The Physicians Association for Nutrition South Africa is championing the integration of evidence-based, plant-based diets into diabetes care, emphasising cultural relevance and practical support to combat the country’s rising diabetes burden. Physicians Association for Nutrition South Africa is trying to…
A new trial suggests that dapagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, may significantly lower the risk of acute kidney injury following elective heart surgery, challenging existing peri-operative guidelines and opening new avenues for kidney protection. Dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug in the SGLT2…
