This page of Diabetes Care Community features news articles about the latest developments in diabetes and prediabetes prevention and management.

A simple pill could prevent sight loss in diabetes-driven eye condition, early findings suggest

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have found that an oral medication can protect against vision-threatening damage in nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), a leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.

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Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss

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Experts advise tracking body composition, boosting protein, and resistance training

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Understanding GLP-1 medications: What to expect and how to support your health

GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, can help manage diabetes and support weight loss for many people.

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What some Canadians still get wrong about Type 2 diabetes

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30 per cent of Canadians believe that Type 2 diabetes is purely caused by individual choices, but the reality is much more complex.

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“Should you be eating that?” Exposing diabetes stigma

Stigma arises out of the attitudes, beliefs and assumptions made about those with diabetes by people without diabetes that are part of societal norms.

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How breakfast primes the response to the hormones that manage blood sugar

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Vanderbilt researchers have discovered why the adage, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” holds weight—especially for the 1 in 9 adults worldwide living with diabetes.

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Tips to modify breakfast for better blood sugar control

A few simple adjustments to your morning routine, can also support better blood sugar control without requiring a major change in how you eat.

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Type 2 Diabetes Can Take a Different Toll on Women vs. Men

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A new study found that women are more likely to develop mental health conditions in the years after a diabetes diagnosis, while men face a greater risk of experiencing heart and kidney disease.

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How emotional support needs differ for men and women

One of the most challenging aspects of living with diabetes is coping with its emotional aspects.

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Early screening can save sight

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Researchers and patient partners are leading the charge to improve diabetic retinopathy screening in Canada, preventing blindness and preserving health care dollars.

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Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years: study

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Avoiding three health factors may delay the odds of developing dementia by about 13 years, a new study has found: Type 2 diabetes, smoking and high-blood pressure.

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Brain health in diabetes: where does dementia fit in?

Learn about diabetes and dementia and find out why people with diabetes have an increased risk. Learn what you can do to minimize the chance of developing the condition.

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Eating less protein may ‘slow’ ageing. But here’s why the evidence isn’t clear‑cut

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A new review suggests eating less protein may be linked to healthier ageing, by slowing down the biological process of ageing in cells.

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How Accurate Are Photo-Based Calorie Apps? 4 Are Put To The Test

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A new study finds some popular AI-powered food tracking apps may underestimate calories and fat by roughly a third.

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Which food apps can help people with diabetes?

Living with diabetes requires ongoing decision-making. Using an app can improve both your health and your self-confidence. But with so many food apps available, how do you choose? Read on to learn more about food apps for people with diabetes.

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Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare, but real, studies find

The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest.

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GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, can help manage diabetes and support weight loss for many people.

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