A global commission of 56 experts recently published a 42-page report suggesting that obesity should be diagnosed using more than just body mass index (BMI). They argue that BMI alone doesn’t … [Read More]
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition where an individual has diabetes during pregnancy, affecting about 10% of pregnancies in the U.S. yearly. As well as being associated with adverse outcomes for the … [Read More]
New medications called Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (known as GLP-1 RAs such as Semaglutide and Liraglutide), have grown increasingly popular for people with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. These medications are used … [Read More]
The first 1,000 days of life, starting from conception to age 2, are vital for long-term health. Research shows that poor diet during this period can increase the risk … [Read More]
Emerging Connections Between Weight Loss and Alcohol Reduction
Exciting new research suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists—medications such as semaglutide and liraglutide, which are increasingly popular for obesity treatment—might also help to reduce alcohol consumption. Around half of … [Read More]
Type 2 diabetes used to mainly affect older adults, but cases in people aged 18–39 years are rising rapidly, with a 40% increase in the UK between 2016 and … [Read More]
Physical exercise is essential for good health. Benefits of exercise include improved insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in muscles, which helps lower blood glucose levels. This can help to prevent type 2 diabetes in individuals at-risk … [Read More]
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was introduced over 20 years ago to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels more easily and effectively than traditional finger-prick methods. Instead of checking blood sugar through a single test, … [Read More]
Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) such as mobile health apps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and telehealth services offer significant potential to help with self-management of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite the increasing … [Read More]
A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This research suggests that not having consistent sleep can significantly elevate the … [Read More]