Research from Cleveland Clinic shows many older adults with diabetes are not receiving treatment adjustments aligned with individualised HbA1c targets, risking both over- and under-treatment effects. In older adults with type 2 diabetes, most people whose HbA1c levels were outside…
Regular foot inspections, proper footwear, and glucose control are essential in preventing serious complications for individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to recent health guidance. Type 1 diabetes can quietly put the feet at risk long before a person feels…
Experts emphasise the importance of daily foot inspections, proper footwear, and regular clinical checks for people with type 1 diabetes to prevent silent damage and serious complications, even when no pain is present. Type 1 diabetes can quietly damage the…
South Korea’s National Institute of Health has developed an AI system that forecasts emergency room visits among type 2 diabetes patients, potentially enabling earlier intervention and reducing unnecessary hospitalisations. South Korea’s National Institute of Health has developed an artificial intelligence…
Egypt’s health minister announces expansion of local insulin manufacturing as part of a strategic plan to ensure medicine security, reduce imports, and support export ambitions, following the launch of the country’s first locally made insulin products. Egypt’s health minister has…
Egypt’s health authorities highlight a strategic shift towards local insulin production, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and secure medicines for its burgeoning diabetic population, with plans to expand exports across Africa. Egypt’s health minister has said the country’s insulin…
A Russian therapist highlights that diabetes can develop in individuals of normal weight, emphasising the roles of genetics and body composition in the disease’s onset. A Russian therapist has pushed back against the widespread belief that diabetes only affects people…
A Russian therapist warns that diabetes can develop in individuals who appear lean or carry atypical fat distribution, challenging the conventional association with excess weight. With millions of Russians unaware they have the condition, experts stress the importance of recognising…
Diabetic kidney disease often develops silently over years before symptoms appear, underscoring the importance of regular testing and early intervention to prevent irreversible damage. Kidney disease linked to diabetes can develop for years before most people notice anything is wrong,…
New research reveals that type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly among women under 40 in Britain, disrupting the traditional view that it is mainly an illness of older adults and highlighting a widening public health challenge. New research from Britain…
