Pregnancy is a time of excitement, change, and preparation. However, for some women, it can also bring unexpected health challenges. Among the most concerning is gestational diabetes. The risks of gestational diabetes for pregnant women extend far beyond temporary blood sugar fluctuations. They involve both short-term complications during pregnancy and …
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7 October
Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny: Can Lifestyle Still Move the Needle on Diabetes Risk?
327 viewsGenetic risk for type 2 diabetes may be inherited, but new research suggests diet, exercise, and sleep can still help lower overall risk.
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6 October
378 Trials, 113,000+ Participants: What Actually Works to Stop Prediabetes From Becoming Diabetes?
811 viewsDiscover what 378 trials involving 113,000+ participants reveal about prediabetes treatment, lifestyle changes, metformin, and incretin therapies.
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5 October
Prediabetes Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Why the Same Exercise Plan Gets Different Results
1,500 viewsNew research shows the prediabetes exercise response may differ by glucose phenotype, highlighting the potential for more personalized prevention plans.
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4 October
Fiber’s Unexpected Bonus: Diabetes Data Show BP Benefit
1,850 viewsNew trial data suggest dietary fiber supplementation may lower systolic blood pressure in adults with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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4 October
Eat, Then Exercise—or Exercise First? In Type 1 Diabetes, the Order May Matter
1,364 viewsDiscover how exercise timing in type 1 diabetes, meal timing, insulin on board, and workout intensity can influence glucose responses.
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October, 2026
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4 October
Fiber’s Unexpected Bonus: Diabetes Data Show BP Benefit
1,850 viewsNew trial data suggest dietary fiber supplementation may lower systolic blood pressure in adults with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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4 October
Eat, Then Exercise—or Exercise First? In Type 1 Diabetes, the Order May Matter
1,364 viewsDiscover how exercise timing in type 1 diabetes, meal timing, insulin on board, and workout intensity can influence glucose responses.
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3 October
Type 2 Diabetes Damages the Pancreas, Or Does It?
1,431 viewsNew research challenges assumptions about the exocrine pancreas in type 2 diabetes and what pancreatic findings may mean for clinical care.
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3 October
Can Psychotherapy Lower Blood Sugar? New Evidence Finds a Link Between Mind and Metabolism
971 viewsDiscover how psychotherapy for type 2 diabetes may improve A1C, support self-management, and influence weight and metabolic health.
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2 October
Same Blood Sugar, Different A1C? Your Red Blood Cells May Be Part of the Answer
1,901 viewsDiscover how red blood cell lifespan and biology can affect A1C results, explaining why similar glucose levels may produce different A1C readings.
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September, 2026
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22 September
Can Resistant Starch Lower Your Next Blood Sugar Spike? Inside the “Second-Meal Effect”
20,070 viewsCould the carbohydrates eaten at breakfast affect the blood sugar response to lunch? Research on resistant starch and the second-meal effect suggests they might. Resistant starch escapes much of the digestion that normally occurs in the small intestine. As a result, less of it is immediately converted to glucose, while …
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22 September
Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes: The Overlooked Complication That Can Steal Mobility
2,087 viewsDiabetes complications are often discussed in terms of the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. However, diabetes can also affect joints and connective tissue. Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is one diabetes-related complication that deserves more attention. It can begin with ordinary shoulder pain and gradually make simple movements surprisingly difficult. …
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21 September
Fasting With Type 1 Diabetes? A New Trial Puts Time-Restricted Eating to the Test
2,243 viewsTime-restricted eating has become a popular approach to weight management, but what happens when insulin-dependent diabetes enters the picture? Until recently, evidence on time-restricted eating in people with type 1 diabetes was notably limited. A new randomized controlled trial published in Diabetes Care offers some of the first direct evidence. …
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21 September
Could CGM Help People With Type 1 Diabetes Live Longer?
1,340 viewsCould continuous glucose monitoring do more than improve glucose levels and help prevent hypoglycemia? New research raises that possibility. A large observational study examining CGM use and mortality in people with type 1 diabetes found that starting continuous glucose monitoring was associated with a lower risk of death among older …
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18 September
Low Potassium, Higher Diabetes Risk? A Surprising Clue From Heart Failure Research
6,807 viewsLow potassium is usually viewed through a cardiovascular lens, especially in patients with heart failure. However, emerging evidence suggests clinicians may have another reason to pay attention. New research examining the relationship between hypokalemia and diabetes risk found that lower serum potassium levels were associated with a greater risk of …
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