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Stephanie Atkinson became one of the first Miss Universe Canada finalists to openly wear an insulin pump and glucose monitor on stage. Her journey from a near-fatal misdiagnosis to fierce advocate is changing how we see Type 1 diabetes in adults.
A groundbreaking Harvard study reveals that people with type 2 diabetes who combine GLP-1 medications with healthy habits slash their heart attack and stroke risk by nearly half. The research shows modern medicine works best when paired with old-fashioned healthy living.
Scientists discovered why mountain living reduces diabetes risk: red blood cells act like sugar sponges in low-oxygen environments. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for millions managing blood sugar.
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications are getting dramatically more affordable. Novo Nordisk announced it will slash prices by up to half, potentially bringing monthly costs down to just $25 for many patients.
Getting a root canal might do more than save your tooth. A groundbreaking two-year study shows the common dental procedure could lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and protect your heart.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine eliminated Type 1 diabetes in mice for six months without insulin shots or immune-suppressing drugs. The breakthrough uses an "immune system reset" that could transform treatment for millions living with autoimmune diseases.
Stanford Medicine researchers reversed Type 1 diabetes in mice using a groundbreaking dual transplant that resets the immune system. The animals stayed diabetes-free for six months without insulin or immune suppressing drugs.
A tiny, battery-powered gel delivers oxygen directly into chronic wounds, healing injuries in diabetic mice that would have otherwise proven fatal. The breakthrough could prevent millions of amputations and someday help grow replacement organs.
Chinese scientists used stem cell therapy to completely reverse type 2 diabetes in a patient for the first time ever. The breakthrough treatment eliminated the patient's need for insulin injections by regrowing healthy pancreatic cells.
Scientists developed a computer model that predicts with 80% accuracy which probiotics will successfully settle in your gut. The breakthrough could end the guessing game of supplement shopping and unlock personalized treatments for diabetes, digestive diseases, and more.
A groundbreaking FDA-approved treatment is helping Type 1 diabetes patients stop daily insulin injections by replacing their destroyed cells with healthy ones from donated organs. University Hospitals in Cleveland is now offering the therapy that freed 70% of trial participants from insulin after just one year.
A retired firefighter dropped 100 pounds in less than a year using an AI-powered digital twin instead of weight loss drugs. The technology is helping thousands manage diabetes and obesity while saving employers millions in medication costs.
Six years after COVID-19 changed everything, hospitals are keeping the innovations that actually helped patients. From virtual diabetes checkups to bringing ICU-level care closer to home, healthcare learned to move faster and meet people where they are.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly achieved positive results in nearly all its 2025 clinical trials, bringing new treatments for obesity, diabetes, and cancer closer to patients who need them. The company is also building the world's largest pharmaceutical AI supercomputer to speed up future drug discoveries.
Indigenous African foods like jute mallow, caterpillars, and finger millet contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that could help manage type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed 46 studies and found these underutilized foods offer hope as nutritional therapy for the 830 million people living with diabetes worldwide.
A new study shows people with type 1 diabetes who switched to a low-fat vegan diet reduced their daily insulin use by nearly 30 percent in just 12 weeks. The breakthrough findings suggest a simple dietary change could help millions manage their condition more effectively.
Jigawa State in Nigeria is launching specialized diabetic meal plans for its 2026 Hajj pilgrims, ensuring everyone can safely participate in the holy journey. The program offers three tailored meals daily to help manage blood sugar levels during the pilgrimage.
People with type 1 diabetes slashed their daily insulin use by nearly a third simply by switching to a low-fat vegan diet. The breakthrough could save patients hundreds of dollars annually while improving their overall health.
Consumer advocates are asking the government to authorize cheaper versions of popular weight loss and diabetes medications that millions of Americans can't afford. The move could help patients nationwide access drugs that have been out of reach due to high prices.
Scientists discover traditional African foods like caterpillars, jute mallow, and finger millet contain powerful compounds that reduce inflammation and help manage diabetes. These underutilized indigenous foods could transform treatment for 830 million people worldwide living with diabetes.
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