The Latest Breaking News from Blood Sugar

Playing golf may be better for your health than Nordic walking

A study shows golf has the biggest effect on blood fats and the metabolism of glucose, which keeps blood sugar levels stable.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Cohabiting adults have lower blood sugar levels, study finds

Researchers say couples need not get along to benefit, and social isolation may increase type 2 diabetes risk

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests

Golf seemed to have the biggest effect on blood fats and the metabolism of glucose, which keeps blood sugar levels stable.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

With weight-loss prescriptions causing shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic, diabetics struggle to find drug they depend on

TikTok videos about Ozempic as a weight-loss aid have gotten millions of views. The shortages are having a “ripple effect” on supplies of other diabetes medications.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Diabetes warning over risk of sugary fruit juices - and the daily amount to drink

Consumption of fruit juices that are ‘from concentrate’ and ‘not from concentrate’ should be limited as they can lead to blood glucose levels going up quickly, says nutrition scientist Sarah Coe

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2023

Sitting all day can be deadly. 5-minute walks can offset harms

People who get regular short bouts of exercise are less likely to develop diabetes, dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. And an added benefit - regular movement puts people in a better mood.

WEKU · Jan 12, 2023

‘Artificial pancreas’ could ‘automate blood sugar checks among type 2 diabetics’

Similar devices are already set to be approved for NHS use for patients with type 1 diabetes.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

New artificial pancreas helps Type 2 diabetes patients manage blood sugar levels

UK device doubled the amount of time during which patients' blood sugar levels were on target

Wales Online · Jan 11, 2023

Urgent warning over silent killer that can affect teens - five signs to watch out for

Experts predict an exponential rise in this chronic disease among the young, fuelled by fatty foods and an inactive lifestyle

Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023