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Insulin sensitivity can start improving within weeks of healthier habits

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…

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  • October 17, 2026
  • Glycaemic Index

Why the way you cook rice and potatoes may matter more than which one you choose

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…

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  • October 17, 2026
  • Patient Narratives

Pakistan’s diabetes crisis reaches the dinner table as cases could double by 2050

With nearly one in three Pakistani adults already living with diabetes, experts say changing the order and portions of familiar foods could help curb blood sugar spikes and a projected rise to 70 million cases by 2050. Pakistan is facing…

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  • October 17, 2026
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Unwalkable neighbourhoods linked to higher LDL risk among Black adults with type 2 diabetes

Analysis of All of Us data found that Black adults with type 2 diabetes living in the least supportive neighbourhoods had a 43% higher prevalence of elevated LDL cholesterol than those in the most favourable areas. A new analysis from…

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  • October 17, 2026
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Diabetes complications traced to a chain reaction of inflammation and cellular stress

A new research collection argues that type 2 diabetes damages organs through interconnected stress responses, while suggesting some treatments may protect health beyond lowering blood sugar. A new collection in Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare argues that type 2…

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  • October 17, 2026
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Olive oil before carbs slows glucose rise in mice, Kyoto study finds

A Kyoto University study in mice suggests eating olive oil before carbohydrates may delay gastric emptying and blunt the early post-meal blood sugar spike, but researchers say human trials are needed. Eating olive oil before carbohydrates may slow the rate…

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  • October 17, 2026
  • News & Research

Thousands of insulin pens stolen as patients warned against illicit supplies

A Dutch distributor says thousands of insulin pens intended for type 2 diabetes treatment were stolen, prompting warnings over medicines sold outside authorised supply chains. Thousands of insulin pens have been stolen from a wholesale distributor, prompting warnings about the…

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  • October 17, 2026
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The blood markers that can reveal hidden health risks before symptoms appear

A carefully chosen annual panel, tracked over time, may offer a clearer picture of cardiovascular, metabolic and hormonal health than wearable data alone. Routine blood testing remains one of the most useful ways to spot hidden health risks before they…

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  • October 17, 2026
  • Patient Narratives

The smarter way to eat carbohydrates when you have prediabetes

People with prediabetes do not necessarily need to give up rice, bread or pasta, but portion control and pairing carbohydrates with fibre, protein and healthy fats can help steady blood sugar. Keeping blood sugar within a healthy range is one…

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  • October 17, 2026
  • Diet & Nutrition

Olive oil before carbs blunts blood sugar rise in mice, Japan study finds

Kyoto University researchers say eating olive oil before carbohydrates slowed gastric emptying and reduced glucose spikes in mice, but human trials are still needed. Researchers in Japan have found that olive oil may blunt sharp rises in blood sugar when…

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  • October 17, 2026
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