A personal account highlights how families navigate the emotional and practical challenges faced by siblings when a child is diagnosed with diabetes, emphasising the importance of honesty, age-appropriate involvement, and emotional support. When one child in a family develops diabetes,…
Koç University has received Turkey’s 2026 Social Responsibility Award for its comprehensive programme supporting children with Type 1 diabetes and their families, exemplifying how universities can promote social inclusion and health education. Turkey’s Higher Education Council has given its 2026…
A controlled trial reveals that a ketogenic diet not only aids weight loss but also drastically reduces liver fat and improves prediabetes, outperforming Mediterranean and low-fat diets in metabolic outcomes. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that…
A recent study linking serum uric acid to diabetes risk in coronary heart disease patients faces scrutiny over potential confounders, highlighting the need for standardised methods and detailed medication data before confirming causation. A letter to the editor has urged…
As continuous glucose monitors creep into the wellness market, experts warn that for people without diabetes, these devices may offer limited clinical benefit and could cause unnecessary anxiety, highlighting the need for cautious use and further research. For people without…
Emerging AI tools are revolutionising assessment and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, but experts warn that standardisation and ethical considerations remain key hurdles before widespread clinical adoption. Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the way diabetic foot ulcers are assessed,…
New research indicates that simple blood test-based insulin resistance measures, adapted for body mass, can more accurately detect fatty liver disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, potentially guiding more effective screening practices. A new analysis from researchers in China…
Emerging research underscores the critical importance of oral hygiene, linking gum disease and oral infections to serious health issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, highlighting the need for routine dental check-ups beyond cosmetic concerns. Oral health is often treated as…
Research suggests that a grape-derived compound, piceatannol, may offer a new approach to preventing retinal damage in diabetes by targeting inflammation and preserving the blood-retinal barrier, with early studies in mice showing encouraging results. A grape-derived compound may point to…
A recent Chinese study suggests that a simple clinical measure, the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), could predict which women with prediabetes are most likely to progress to type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential for sex-specific risk assessment. A new prospective…
