Rutgers researchers found three to four additional cases of a rare optic-nerve disorder per 10,000 patients over 18 months, while stressing that the study does not prove the medicines cause it. Researchers at Rutgers University have found a small but…
Research suggests late risers and people with impaired metabolic health may experience a stronger blood sugar response to carbohydrate-rich breakfasts. A carbohydrate-heavy breakfast is often treated as the healthiest way to begin the day, but researchers say that assumption does…
A family history of cancer does not usually mean the disease is inherited, while the benefits of quitting smoking begin soon after the last cigarette. Practical advice also highlights food choices that may help support steadier blood sugar in the…
A high reading after eating is not automatically a warning sign, but the result depends on when it was taken, whether diabetes is being treated and whether elevated levels persist. A rise in blood glucose after eating is not automatically…
Abbott is promoting Libre Assist, a generative AI feature that analyses meal photos and offers personalised guidance to people using its FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensor. Abbott is using a new food-focused diabetes campaign to promote its Libre Assist…
Peripheral neuropathy has many possible causes beyond diabetes, and recognising early changes in sensation, strength or automatic body functions can help prevent serious complications. Peripheral neuropathy is a broad term for damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord,…
A New England Journal of Medicine study found that Dexcom’s G7 improved blood sugar control and time in range among people with Type 2 diabetes not taking insulin, potentially bolstering calls for wider Medicare coverage. A Dexcom-funded study published in…
The Ukrainian singer says injections prescribed for insulin resistance caused rapid weight loss but were followed by severe digestive symptoms, a three-month recovery and a partial rebound in weight. Ukrainian singer Mila Nitich has said she lost 12kg after taking…
People taking GLP-1 medicines may need to rethink portions, alcohol and family pressure as appetite and cravings change over the festive season. For people taking GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Zepbound or Ozempic, a holiday table can feel less like…
Diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease now account for most of Costa Rica’s health burden, putting long-term pressure on the CCSS while infectious illnesses remain a threat. Costa Rica is confronting a profound shift in the burden of disease, with chronic…
