Research from King’s College Hospital highlights that over a quarter of women with gestational diabetes develop hypertension within five months after childbirth, emphasising the importance of early risk identification and cardiovascular monitoring. More than a quarter of women with gestational…
A groundbreaking study reveals that metformin, a widely used drug for type 2 diabetes, may work mainly by turning the gut into a sugar sink, challenging long-held beliefs about its mechanism. Metformin, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in…
A new study reveals a faster-than-expected rise in type 2 diabetes among younger adults in England, urging more focused screening and lifestyle interventions to curb the accelerating epidemic. Type 2 diabetes is rising faster in England than many health planners…
A decade-long study involving over 8,000 adults reveals that combining strength training with aerobic exercise significantly lowers the risk of illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, challenging the traditional emphasis solely on cardio. A new study suggests that strength…
Recent trial data suggest finerenone could become one of the few drugs to address the long-standing treatment gap in kidney protection for type 1 diabetes, prompting cautious optimism among clinicians and a review of current guidelines. Finerenone, a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid…
A Swedish study reveals that long-term eye and kidney complications in childhood-onset type 1 diabetes follow different biological timelines, highlighting the need for personalised, lifelong surveillance and management strategies. A Swedish follow-up study has found that the burden of microvascular…
Research indicates that a brief walk after eating, especially after carbohydrate-rich meals, can reduce post-meal blood sugar levels, offering a simple and effective strategy to support metabolic health. A short walk after a meal may do more than settle the…
Brighton and Sussex Medical School has opened applications for a postgraduate certificate aimed at enhancing diabetes expertise among frontline clinicians, with flexible modules focused on diagnosis, treatment, and service improvement. Applications are open for a postgraduate certificate designed to deepen…
Jake Thompson, a Newfoundland-based puppeteer diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, leverages puppetry and advocacy to influence research funding and raise awareness across Canada, including a notable trip to Parliament Hill. Jake Thompson has turned a childhood fascination…
A study using advanced imaging techniques suggests that the elevated risk of bone fractures in those with type 2 diabetes is more complex than previously thought, highlighting the need for comprehensive fracture risk assessments in diabetes care. Type 2 diabetes…
