A review suggests diabetes may directly contribute to brain degeneration through vascular damage, impaired insulin signalling and tau pathology, while warning that glucose control alone may not protect cognition. Researchers writing in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology argue that…
Bunions, hammertoes and claw toes can be caused by pressure from shoes, but clinicians warn that persistent changes may also reflect arthritis, nerve damage or diabetes-related complications. A change in the shape of the toes is often written off as…
A six-year study suggests that longer sleep is associated with a higher risk of kidney disease developing or progressing in people with type 2 diabetes, although it does not prove that sleep causes the damage. Longer sleep may be a…
Onions provide fibre, vitamins, antioxidants and prebiotics, but experts caution that many claimed health benefits remain under study and may depend on how the vegetable is cooked. Onions have long been a kitchen staple, but nutrition experts say they may…
Sugary soft drinks deliver rapid doses of liquid sugar with little nutritional value, and are linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other long-term health risks. Sugary soft drinks are one of the clearest examples of an ultra-processed product that…
A marketing campaign appears to misuse endocrinologist Robert Lustig’s name, MIT references and manipulated footage to sell Glycopezil, without credible evidence of clinical testing or authorisation. A marketing campaign using Dr. Robert Lustig’s name is promoting a supposed diabetes breakthrough…
A temporary rise in glucose after eating is normal, but repeated readings above the expected range may point to insulin resistance, prediabetes or diabetes. A rise in blood glucose after eating is a normal part of digestion, but the size…
A methodological letter says uncertain class selection, possible misclassification and inconsistent multiple-testing correction weaken claims that tongue patterns represent clinically meaningful pain profiles. Researchers have urged caution over a study that linked tongue characteristics with musculoskeletal pain in people with…
There is no fixed timetable for reversing insulin resistance, but regular exercise, healthier eating, better sleep and sustainable weight loss can begin improving the body’s response to insulin sooner than expected. Insulin resistance is not something that flips overnight, but…
Neither rice nor potatoes needs to be cut out to support steadier blood sugar: portions, preparation and the foods served alongside them can make the biggest difference. Rice and potatoes are both staple sources of carbohydrate, but their effects on…
