Imagine this: you're a senior with diabetes. You know staying active is good for you, but did you know it could also save you money? Let's dive into a study that followed older adults with diabetes over eight years. The goal? To see if becoming more active could lower their healthcare costs. It's n
Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex
Schwannomas are tumors from nervous system cells, often found in the head or neck. But in the pancreas? That's super rare! A 44-year-old woman found out she had one of these unusual tumors, called a pancreatic schwannoma. Before surgery, doctors weren't sure what type of tumor it was. She also had t
Managing diabetes can be tough, especially for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their caregivers. Diabetes distress, the emotional burden of living with the condition, can really take a toll. But what if there was a simple, voice-based tool to help? A study called PsyVoice looked into this. The
Imagine you're a person with diabetes (PWD) in France. You're using one of those insulin delivery systems (IDS) to manage your health. You might be using something like multiple daily injections, or maybe you've got a tubeless pump, a tubed pump, or even a hybrid closed loop system. Now, let's talk
If you're someone who keeps up with the latest in diabetes care, you'd be interested in the recent updates shared at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2024 Conference in Madrid. This year, the focus was on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and how it's transforming the way we mana
Diabetes is a big deal. Managing it is tough, but having support makes a world of difference. State health departments are stepping up to expand access to self-management education and support. This isn't just about classes; it's about empowering people to take control of their health. By teaming up
Did you know that thousands of tons of chicken livers are tossed out every year in countries like Taiwan? This is because people find them smelly and worry about health issues. But scientists have found a creative way to turn these leftovers into something useful – a special liquid called chicken-li
Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. In the world of health, it's becoming popular to tackle eating problems, like obesity and related eating disorders. Mindful eating is about becoming aware of the physical, mental, and emotional parts of eating. This can be
Recently, some big names in the insulin business, like Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi, have cut prices on their long-lasting insulin types. This isn't just good news for South Africa's healthcare system—it's essential. Diabetes is a big problem here, especially pre-diabetes, and the country's E
