Cravings for sugary foods often stem from biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors. Experts suggest that stabilising routines, managing stress, and improving sleep can help curb these persistent urges without strict bans on sugar. People who find themselves reaching for sweets…
Guillermo’s experience underscores that while blood sugar levels can improve with dietary and lifestyle changes, maintaining these improvements requires ongoing effort and regular monitoring to prevent relapse. Guillermo did not expect a diabetes diagnosis to arrive in the middle of…
A recent trial indicates that switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide not only enhances blood sugar control and weight loss but also reduces diabetes-related emotional distress, offering a more holistic benefit for patients. For people living with type 2 diabetes, treatment…
New research indicates that restoring body mass index to normal levels may slow the progression from preclinical to clinical type 1 diabetes, especially among children and adolescents, highlighting potential preventive strategies. Normalising body mass index was linked to a lower…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurates a new family medicine centre in Sendbast as part of Egypt’s rural development programme, expanding healthcare access for over 47,000 residents and strengthening the nation’s push towards universal health coverage. At the start of his…
Metabolic testing offers a deeper understanding of health during perimenopause, uncovering early signs of cardiometabolic risk that traditional screenings may miss, and guiding personalised lifestyle changes. A normal body mass does not always mean metabolic health is intact, and persistent…
Advanced metabolic testing can uncover underlying health risks often missed in standard check-ups, offering a more comprehensive view of long-term cardiometabolic health and early warning signs of diabetes and heart disease. Normal weight does not always mean healthy metabolism, and…
Beyond BMI, advanced metabolic tests reveal hidden risks and guide personalised strategies for lasting health improvements. A normal body weight does not guarantee healthy metabolism, and symptoms such as fatigue, post-meal crashes or stubborn changes in weight often have more…
A recent study indicates that tirzepatide, beyond its weight management benefits, could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and serious infections among adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, prompting new considerations for its wider therapeutic potential. A…
Advances in continuous glucose monitoring devices are enhancing blood sugar management for people with diabetes, but experts emphasise the importance of understanding device limitations and proper use for optimal care. For people living with diabetes, continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs,…
