Emerging evidence suggests that measuring serum magnesium levels could improve early detection of diabetic retinopathy when combined with traditional markers like HbA1c, offering a simple aid in risk stratification. A study published in BMC Ophthalmology on 22 June 2026 suggests…
Research shows that most online information for managing diabetic foot ulcers is difficult to read and varies in quality, potentially impacting self-care and leading to serious health outcomes. People living with diabetes are expected to manage most of their own…
High blood sugar readings in the morning may be caused by the body’s natural hormonal surge, not just diet or medication, prompting a need for personalised monitoring and management strategies. For many people with diabetes, an unexpected high reading first…
Emerging advice stresses that daily diabetic foot routines are primarily about damage limitation, with a focus on inspection, proper drying, and cautious moisture management to prevent serious complications. The strongest point to emerge from the latest guidance is that daily…
A Chinese research team has demonstrated that a simple dry-heat process applied to quinoa flour improves bread quality and shows promising blood-glucose-lowering effects in diabetic mice, marking a significant step from lab research to potential food application. A Chinese research…
A HbA1c reading of 6.4%, just below the diabetes threshold, highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for prediabetes, as recent research links such levels with increased cardiovascular risk and challenges the perception of near-normal health. An HbA1c reading…
Emerging research underscores that an HbA1c of 6.4% is a critical warning sign for future vascular problems, prompting a shift in clinical focus toward early action and comprehensive risk management beyond glucose levels. An HbA1c result of 6.4% should be…
Brazil’s diabetes drug market sees a swift increase in competition as EMS’s Yluméc gains regulatory approval, marking a significant shift following the patent expiry of Ozempic and Wegovy in the country. Brazil’s fast-opening semaglutide market widened again on 31 August…
A Taiwanese woman’s case reveals how even habits perceived as healthy can contribute to severe metabolic liver damage, highlighting the importance of comprehensive lifestyle changes over isolated healthy foods. A Taiwanese dietitian has highlighted a case that shows how a…
GSK’s mRNA seasonal flu candidate progresses to late-stage trials, while new cardiovascular and cancer research highlight emerging trends and strategies at the latest DDW round-up ahead of the Drug Discovery Innovators & Investors Digital Forum. DDW’s latest weekly round-up points…
