Recent advances in drug development are shifting the landscape of type 1 diabetes from symptomatic management to disease modification and potential insulin independence, driven by novel therapies like Sanofi’s Tzield and emerging cell-based approaches. Type 1 diabetes research is moving…
Recent meta-analyses reveal GLP-1 drugs as highly effective for weight loss, but outcomes depend on individual responses, treatment maintenance, and ongoing management strategies. GLP-1 medicines have moved weight-loss treatment into a new phase. According to a 2024 meta-analysis published in…
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have developed a free online self-assessment tool, MEDWACS, which can identify individuals at risk of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes using simple measurements, potentially years before symptoms appear. A new artificial intelligence tool…
The global market for dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors is projected to expand to $14.78 billion by 2030, propelled by rising diabetes prevalence, increasing access to care, and the shift towards affordable oral therapies and generics, with major companies competing on scale…
With careful planning and mindful choices, travellers with type 2 diabetes can navigate airports and dining out without compromising blood sugar control, thanks to expert advice on meal prep, snack selection, and sugar awareness. Travelling with type 2 diabetes often…
Despite concerns about natural sugar, health authorities confirm that fruit remains a valuable part of a balanced diet for people with diabetes, emphasising portion control and choosing less processed options. People living with diabetes do not need to cut fruit…
American dietitians emphasise that how rice and potatoes are prepared and served matters more for blood sugar control than choosing one over the other. Key factors include cooking methods, portion sizes, and meal composition, alongside understanding glycaemic index and load.…
A growing obsession with perfectly flat glucose levels risks misleading healthy individuals into restrictive diets and unnecessary anxiety, experts warn. Emphasising balance, movement, and stress management holds the key to metabolic health instead. Blood sugar has shifted from a clinical…
Guidelines from health authorities emphasise choosing nutrient-rich, portion-controlled evening meals with vegetables, lean proteins, and slow-digesting carbs to help manage blood glucose overnight. For people trying to keep blood sugar steady at night, experts say the answer is not to…
Dietitians emphasise the importance of food choice, preparation, and pairing over fear of starches, highlighting how cooking methods and food combinations influence blood glucose levels. Dietitians say the danger posed by everyday starches is often overstated, and that the real…
