At the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2025), Professor Alison Evert from the Primary Care Clinic at the University of Washington School of Medicine received the ADA Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award.Professor Evert shared key insights on diabetes nutrition education, including translating research evidence into clinical practice, integrating educational services in […]
Addressing Mental Health in People with Diabetes: Diabetes Distress and Depression
Mental health challenges are a natural consequence among people living with diabetes and seem to interfere with nearly everything we do. Life with diabetes is not easy; every meal and every activity requires putting one’s condition first, leading to a sharp rise in stress.People with diabetes are more likely to experience depression—a diagnosable medical condition […]
History of GDM Hides Long-Term Risks: Affects Cardiovascular Health in Women for Up to 40 Years Postpartum!
In January 2026, researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and the School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, published a study entitled “Gestational Diabetes History and Cardiovascular Health Assessed by Life’s Essential 8 across Postpartum Intervals” in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an international journal in the cardiovascular field. […]
How Can People with Diabetes Use Digital Tools for Self-Management?
There is no shortage of diabetes health education available. However, for many older patients with diabetes, reading information does not always mean understanding it, and understanding does not always translate into real action.The challenge of blood glucose control is not lack of willingness, but lack of support. This is where digital blood glucose management plays […]
Why Are People with Diabetes Prone to Mouth Ulcers?
Are you often troubled by recurrent mouth ulcers?Do they sting painfully when you eat and even affect your speech?This is not accidental.Medical researchers have found that people with diabetes have a higher risk of mouth ulcers, which tend to recur frequently and be slow to heal, seriously affecting quality of life.Today, we help you deal […]
Professor Ye Jianping: Type 2 Diabetes Roots in Excess Energy
At a public conference, Professor Ye Jianping from the Metabolic Disease Research Center of Zhengzhou University shared a series of studies and conclusions on the mechanistic exploration of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). He delivered an insightful explanation of the biological mechanisms underlying T2DM pathogenesis and summarized its clinical therapeutic strategies and the mechanisms of […]
Easy Ways for People with Diabetes to Increase Physical Activity in Daily Life
Do you find it difficult to set aside special time for exercise? Don’t worry! Here are practical tips to sneak exercise into your daily routine and increase activity effortlessly.Increase daily activitiesIf the distance is not too far, choose to walk instead of driving when running errands.For example: walk to buy groceries, walk to work.When driving […]
Precautions for People with Diabetes Before and After Exercise
Don’t rush into exercise — these details before and after exercise are critical. Let’s go through the key points.5 Details to Note Before Exercise 3 Details to Note During Exercise 3 Details to Note After Exercise
Three Principles of Scientific Exercise for People with Diabetes
Principle 1: Prioritize aerobic exercise, combined with resistance training and flexibility exercisesStudies have shown that patients who perform combined exercise achieve greater blood glucose reduction than those who do only aerobic or resistance exercise alone. Therefore, exercise routines should not be too limited. Here are practical aerobic and resistance exercises for people with diabetes:Aerobic exercise:Walking, […]
How Should People with Diabetes Eat Vegetables? Remember These Principles!
Vegetables are very important for people with diabetes, but what is the best way to eat them? Pay attention to the following tips for storage, cooking, and consumption to maximize the nutritional value of vegetables!Avoid long storageFresh vegetables gradually lose vitamins if stored for too long. If you need to keep vegetables, store them in […]