Giving mice olive oil 15 minutes before glucose slowed gastric emptying and softened the first blood sugar rise, with gut hormones and vagus nerve signalling both involved. Researchers at Kyoto University have found that giving mice olive oil before sugar…
A study of almost 88,000 people over 65 found GLP-1 users had lower rates of liver decompensation and death, but higher rates of osteoporosis and retinopathy. GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medicines widely used to treat diabetes and obesity,…
A collection spanning military training, technical showcases, weapons handling and the Pentagon attack shows how photographs gain new meaning as they are redistributed online. Online image pages can compress a great deal of history into a single frame, and the…
Pumpkin can fit into a diabetes-friendly diet when portions are controlled and it is paired with protein or healthy fats, experts say. For people trying to keep blood sugar steady, pumpkin can be a useful seasonal food rather than something…
Continuous glucose monitors are transforming diabetes management by tracking blood sugar around the clock, but experts warn they are not a substitute for medical testing or advice. Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, are reshaping diabetes care by giving people a…
People with diabetes in Region Kalmar län are skipping dental check-ups and borrowing money for treatment, while new high-cost protection will not cover examinations or preventive care. Sweden’s election promises of cheaper dental care, stronger protection against high costs and…
A free HanDok and Korea Type 1 Diabetes Association session will offer practical diabetes-management advice and guidance on registration under South Korea’s newly introduced pancreas-disability classification. HanDok is recruiting participants for a type 1 diabetes class linked to its “Dangdang…
Research from Aarhus and Uppsala universities suggests that a diet built around oats, rye, berries, fish and rapeseed oil may reduce long-term mortality while improving blood sugar control and liver health. A Northern European way of eating is drawing renewed…
A severe drop in blood sugar can lead to seizures or coma within minutes, but the 15-15 rule offers bystanders a simple way to respond. Low blood sugar in people with diabetes can become an emergency much faster than many…
The WTMJ host reflects on managing type 1 diabetes since childhood as he prepares to emcee a fundraising walk supporting research into better treatments. Erik Bilstad, a familiar voice on Wisconsin’s Morning News, has spent most of his life managing…
