Many office workers with diabetes always use being busy with work as an excuse for not having time to exercise.In fact, you can find opportunities to exercise even during a busy workday.Where there’s a will, exercise can happen anytime, anywhere.After working for an hour or two, you can open the window, look at the scenery […]
Four Important Considerations for Diabetic Patients Taking Glucose-Lowering Medications
Many patients with diabetes take glucose-lowering drugs but still fail to achieve satisfactory blood glucose control, for various reasons.Patients should pay attention to the following points during oral antidiabetic therapy. Patients should consult a doctor before adjusting medications and should not make decisions on their own.Current guidelines recommend starting combination therapy with two or even […]
Common Misconceptions About Hypoglycemia Among People with Diabetes
Almost everyone is familiar with hypoglycemia, and most people with diabetes have experienced it personally.Although common, it is often not fully understood, and many misconceptions need to be clarified.Misconception 1: High blood sugar is more harmful than hypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes know much about and pay great attention to the dangers of hyperglycemia, but often underestimate […]
Warning: 5 Major Taboos in Diabetes Prevention and Management
Insulin regimens should be patient-centered, with individualized initiation and titration. Scientific diabetes diet principles:Maintain a normal diet structure, control total calories, eat small frequent meals, and choose high-fiber foods.Eat regularly with balanced nutrition.When blood glucose is well-controlled, patients can have moderate amounts of low-sugar fruits:apples, pears, strawberries, kiwifruit.Cucumbers and tomatoes can also serve as fruit […]
11 Common Myths About Insulin
When people hear the word “insulin,” what often comes to mind are large needles and hypoglycemia in people who use insulin.Many view insulin as a difficult, painful, or potentially frightening medical treatment.The key point is: before choosing this life-saving therapy, people with type 2 diabetes must understand the basic facts to make informed decisions.Fox News […]
Many People with Diabetes Do Not Meet Their LDL-Cholesterol Targets
“People with diabetes represent a huge at-risk population for coronary heart disease and stroke, yet their cholesterol control is currently the weakest link.”Cholesterol management in diabetic patients has not received the attention it deserves. Epidemiological data show that many people with diabetes do not reach their LDL-cholesterol targets.Patients with diabetes often have multiple metabolic disorders, […]
Professor Chantal Mathieu: Prevention and Treatment of Cardiorenal Kidney Diseases in Female Patients with Diabetes
During the International Diabetes Federation World Diabetes Congress (IDF 2025), Professor Chantal Mathieu from University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium, gave an interview focusing on the integrated diabetes, cardiorenal and metabolic management model, addressing key issues including special prevention and treatment strategies for women and medication selection.Professor Chantal Mathieu pointed out that the relationships between women and […]
Professor Chantal Mathieu: Early Intervention in the Integrated Cardiorenal Kidney Metabolic Management of Diabetes
As the number of people living with diabetes continues to rise globally, the management of diabetes‑related complications has become a central topic in clinical research.The International Diabetes Federation World Diabetes Congress (IDF 2025), under the theme “Shape the future of diabetes”, brought together global experts to discuss new advances, technologies and strategies in diabetes care, […]
Dr. Osagie Ebekozien, ADA Chief Quality Officer: Urgent Need for Scientific Translation
At the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2025) held in Chicago, Dr. Osagie Ebekozien, Chief Quality Officer of the ADA, began by noting that diabetes holds profound personal meaning for him, inspiring his career-long commitment to supporting people living with diabetes and reinforcing his dedication to improving their health outcomes. He […]
Dr. Charles Henderson, CEO of ADA: Four Pillars Anchor the Future of Diabetes
At the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2025) held in Chicago, Dr. Charles Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of the ADA, delivered the opening address, reviewing the Association’s 85-year history and announcing its four strategic pillars and core focus areas.In his opening remarks, Dr. Charles Henderson stated that for 85 years, the […]