Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about diabetes care, curated daily by BrightWire.
A groundbreaking medication just aced clinical trials to treat a debilitating condition affecting thousands of bariatric surgery patients. Avexitide could become the first FDA-approved treatment for severe post-surgery blood sugar crashes.
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling just gave state investigators the green light to examine whether a major drug maker unfairly raised insulin prices. The decision could mean real answers for families who've struggled to afford life-saving medication.
Americans with diabetes just got major financial relief. A federal settlement with CVS Caremark will slash inflated insulin prices and could save patients up to $8.5 billion over the next ten years.
A new app just became the first FDA-cleared medical device that lets diabetes patients chat with AI to manage their treatment. UpDoc's breakthrough technology translates doctor plans into daily guidance through simple voice and text conversations.
Scientists have developed a bandage-like device that delivers hydrogen sulfide gas right to wounds, helping people with diabetes and circulation problems heal injuries that might otherwise cost them a limb. The breakthrough targets blood flow exactly where healing is needed most.
The FDA just approved a second type of medical maggot for treating chronic wounds, giving patients more options for this proven natural therapy. A Singapore company now leads the global market for these tiny healers that clean wounds where traditional methods struggle.
Eli Lilly's new obesity medication helped people with diabetes achieve significant weight loss and better blood sugar control, a notoriously difficult combination to achieve. While researchers are monitoring some cardiac events, the drug represents a major step forward for millions struggling with both conditions.
A new movement in South Africa is fighting the hidden shame that keeps people from getting diabetes care. The Johannesburg Declaration commits to ending discrimination and treating patients with dignity instead of blame.
University of Mississippi researchers created a customizable 3D-printed patch that helps chronic wounds heal faster using natural, biodegradable materials. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions suffering from diabetic ulcers and pressure sores.
A research team discovered that a common bacterium actively sabotages the body's healing process, and they've found a simple treatment that could help 19 million people worldwide avoid amputations.
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.
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.