A recent study suggests that focusing on physical activity and blood sugar regulation in midlife can significantly slow cognitive decline among adults, with implications for dementia prevention. A midlife focus on exercise and blood sugar control may help slow cognitive…
Nikita Sweeney reflects on over a decade living with Type 1 diabetes, highlighting her resilience, emotional struggles, and her message of hope and normality for others managing the condition. After 13 years living with Type 1 diabetes, Nikita Sweeney says…
A pioneering University of Illinois Chicago study indicates that limiting food intake to an 8-hour window could help some adults with Type 1 diabetes better manage blood sugar levels without immediate safety concerns. While promising, researchers advise caution and further…
Advances in continuous glucose monitoring technology and international guidelines are shifting diabetes treatment towards a comprehensive focus on glucose patterns, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce complications. For people living with diabetes, a single glucose reading can be misleading. What…
Selecting fruits high in fibre and low on the glycaemic index, such as berries, apples, and pears, can assist in blood sugar control when eaten properly with timing and pairing strategies, challenging the notion that fruit should be avoided by…
A fertility expert emphasises the importance of stabilising blood sugar and thyroid health before conception, demonstrating that diabetes does not exclude parenthood but requires careful planning and specialist care for successful pregnancy outcomes. Diabetes does not rule out parenthood, but…
As non-communicable diseases like diabetes dominate global health concerns, experts warn that disease-specific needs risk being overshadowed by broader health agendas, emphasising the importance of targeted policies and services. Diabetes should be discussed on its own terms, yet it is…
The new Simplera Sync sensor for Medtronic’s MiniMed 780G offers a simplified, tape-free design that reduces routine but comes with a six-day wear limit, highlighting ongoing access issues in Australia. For people using Medtronic’s MiniMed 780G, the arrival of the…
A Chinese cohort study uncovers that non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratios and uric acid may signal different biological pathways to developing type 2 diabetes, with implications for improved risk screening. A large Chinese cohort study published in BMC Endocrine Disorders suggests…
Australian foodservice suppliers are adapting to a shift in breakfast health perceptions, as consumers use continuous glucose monitors to assess meals in real time, challenging traditional health claims and emphasising the importance of formulations with slower-digesting carbs and minimal added…
