A recent report suggests that pears, with their lower glycaemic index and higher fibre content, could be a smarter choice for managing blood sugar levels compared to apples, though both can fit into a diabetes-friendly diet. If you are choosing…
Actor Kunal Kapoor’s use of continuous glucose monitors reveals how food, activity, and stress uniquely affect blood sugar levels, underscoring the importance of personalised health tracking in wellness routines. Kunal Kapoor’s recent blood-sugar experiment has tapped into a broader shift…
Health specialists warn that rising sugar consumption from drinks and packaged foods, often hidden, can lead to early onset of diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems, prompting calls for better consumer awareness and label reading. Health specialists are…
New research indicates that the heart health advantages of GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy diminish quickly once treatment ends, prompting warnings from pharmacists about the risks of casual discontinuation amidst widespread usage. A pharmacist has warned people taking weight-loss…
A pioneering study from Lusaka, Zambia, uncovers how metabolic and clinical factors interplay to influence early vascular complications in type 2 diabetes, highlighting urgent diagnostic and treatment challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Type 2 diabetes is placing a growing…
A new study proposes that metformin’s benefits in gestational diabetes extend beyond glucose control, potentially safeguarding placental health by inhibiting ferroptosis through the ATF2-PI3K/Akt-Nrf2-GPX4 pathway. A study published in The FASEB Journal reports that metformin may do more in gestational…
Sweden reports a surge in adverse reactions linked to semaglutide medicines amid rising prescriptions, prompting European safety reviews and concerns over rare eye issues. Sweden is seeing a sharp rise in reported adverse reactions linked to semaglutide medicines, the active…
The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes among young Indonesians is linked to persistent poor habits despite regular exercise, raising concerns about early onset and silent progression of the disease. Type 2 diabetes is increasingly appearing in younger adults in…
New research indicates that naturally occurring peptides apelin and ELABELA may accelerate blood vessel growth, reduce inflammation, and enhance skin repair in diabetic wounds, offering potential for innovative treatments pending further trials. A study published in Scientific Reports suggests that…
A south-west Houston neighbourhood witnesses a rise in diabetes cases among Hispanic residents, prompting a local non-profit to pioneer a Spanish-language prevention programme that combines educational classes, exercise, and peer support to combat the epidemic. In a south-west Houston neighbourhood…
