A small CGM study explores whether sexual activity increases hypoglycemia risk in adults with type 1 diabetes and what the findings mean for care.
Read More »Fiber’s Unexpected Bonus: Diabetes Data Show BP Benefit
New trial data suggest dietary fiber supplementation may lower systolic blood pressure in adults with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Read More »Same Blood Sugar, Different A1C? Your Red Blood Cells May Be Part of the Answer
Discover how red blood cell lifespan and biology can affect A1C results, explaining why similar glucose levels may produce different A1C readings.
Read More »When “Normal” Blood Sugar Feels Too Low: New Research May Explain Why
When glucose numbers improve, patients are expected to feel better. Yet some people with type 1 diabetes report the opposite. A glucose level that looks reassuring on a continuous glucose monitor may leave them feeling tired, uncomfortable, or simply “off.” New research suggests that glycemic habituation may help explain this …
Read More »Digital Diabetes Coaching: Why an App Alone Isn’t Enough
A diabetes app can track meals, count steps, log glucose, and deliver reminders. However, can an app actually help someone turn all that information into lasting daily habits? A recent randomized controlled trial suggests that digital diabetes coaching, with technology supported by ongoing human guidance, may help bridge that gap. …
Read More »More Dietary Fat, Worse Blood Fats? A Low-Carb Diabetes Trial Challenges the Assumption
Does eating more fat automatically mean that more harmful fatty acids will circulate in the blood? A new randomized trial suggests the answer may be more complicated. Researchers studying a low-carb diet for type 2 diabetes found that six months of carbohydrate restriction changed circulating fatty acids in potentially favorable …
Read More »Waking Up With High Blood Sugar? How to Manage the Dawn Phenomenon
You went to bed with your blood sugar in range, skipped the midnight snack, and still woke up high. What happened? For many people with diabetes, natural early-morning hormone changes may be responsible. Understanding the dawn phenomenon can help you recognize this pattern and discuss safe ways to improve morning …
Read More »Forget the Gym? Why 2-Minute Exercise Snacks Could Improve Glucose Control
Finding time for a full workout can be difficult, but what if two minutes of movement still mattered? Emerging research on exercise snacking for diabetes suggests that brief bursts of activity spread throughout the day may reduce post-meal glucose excursions and limit some metabolic effects of prolonged sitting. Instead of …
Read More »It’s Not Just About Sleep: How Circadian Medicine Could Rewrite Diabetes Care
Diabetes care has traditionally focused on what patients eat, how much they exercise, and which medications they use. However, a growing field adds another question: when do these things happen? Research into circadian medicine in diabetes care suggests that the body’s internal clock may influence insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance, hormone …
Read More »Could This Heart Scan Detect Diabetes Damage Before Symptoms Appear?
Heart disease remains the leading cause of illness and death among people with diabetes. However, one of the most concerning complications, diabetic cardiomyopathy, often develops quietly for years before symptoms emerge. During this silent phase, routine echocardiograms frequently show a normal ejection fraction, creating a false sense of reassurance. Fortunately, …
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