Fibre-rich pumpkin can fit into a blood-sugar-conscious diet, but portion size, cooking methods and added ingredients can significantly change its impact on glucose levels. Pumpkin can be a useful addition to a blood-sugar-conscious diet, but nutrition experts say its effects…
Emerging studies and patient reports suggest GLP-1 medicines may alter taste and smell, but researchers say the effects appear uncommon and remain poorly understood. People taking GLP-1 medicines for diabetes and weight loss are reporting an unexpected side effect: familiar…
A century ago, Banting, Best and their collaborators transformed an often-fatal diagnosis by developing the first effective insulin treatment. Before insulin, a diagnosis of diabetes could amount to a death sentence. Treatment was often limited to extreme carbohydrate restriction, starvation-style…
A University of New Hampshire project found that one electronic reassessment identified clinically significant changes in depression and anxiety that routine intake screening could miss. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire say a simple electronic follow-up check can uncover…
People with diabetes can enjoy mango as part of a balanced diet, but measured portions, carbohydrate counting and choosing whole fruit over juice or dried mango remain important. People with diabetes do not necessarily need to avoid mangoes, but portion…
Mango can be part of a diabetes-friendly diet, but portion size, preparation and total carbohydrate intake remain crucial. Mango is not automatically off-limits for people with diabetes. According to Mayo Clinic, the key factor is the total amount of carbohydrate…
People with type 2 diabetes can have normal or higher bone density readings while still facing weaker bone quality and a higher risk of hip fractures. For people with type 2 diabetes, a normal bone density result can give a…
People with type 2 diabetes can have higher-than-average bone density while facing a significantly greater risk of hip fractures, highlighting the limits of relying on scans alone. A normal bone-density scan does not necessarily mean a person is protected from…
Spain’s extended lunch break shapes when people eat and what they choose, but a nutritionist says better meal balance matters more than cutting back or forcing breakfast. Spain’s long midday pause continues to shape how people eat at work, and…
Tinned fish, beans, vegetables and fruit can form the basis of affordable, nutritious meals, provided shoppers watch the salt, sugar and syrup on the label. Canned foods are often treated as a fallback, but nutrition experts say they can also…
