For people with diabetes, long-term sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can disrupt the normal secretion of hormones in the body.Glucose-raising hormones (such as cortisol) surge as if responding to an “overtime order,” directly driving up blood glucose levels.The body’s sensitivity to insulin also decreases, leading to elevated blood sugar.In addition, blood sugar regulation (glucose […]
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How Can People with Diabetes Control Their Blood Pressure Well?
In today’s fast-paced life, many middle-aged and elderly people suffer from chronic diseases. In particular, hypertension and diabetes are like two “health bombs” hidden in the body, quietly damaging our health. When these two conditions occur together, the situation becomes much more serious — it not only complicates the illness but also makes treatment far […]
Evidence-Based Support and Standard Construction Promote the Standardized Application of CGM
The 2025 ADA guidelines recommend the use of real‑time continuous glucose monitoring without fingerstick calibration (rtCGM) or intermittent scanned CGM (isCGM) for diabetes management in adolescent and adult patients receiving any type of insulin therapy.A systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized controlled trials has shown that fingerstick‑calibration‑free continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) significantly improves glycemic control […]
Technological Innovation Drives Diabetes Management into a New Stage
In recent years, the concept of diabetes management has gradually shifted from intensive glycemic control to integrated glucose‑weight management, emphasizing equal importance of weight control and blood glucose regulation.The 2022 ADA/EASD consensus elevated weight management to a level equivalent to blood glucose control and cardio‑renal protection.The 2025 ADA guidelines and 2024 CDS guidelines also explicitly […]
Using CGM to Optimize Diabetes Management and Improve Clinical Outcomes
Diab UKPDS 35 confirmed that every 1% reduction in HbA1c significantly reduced the risk of microvascular complications by 37%, myocardial infarction by 14%, stroke by 12%, and diabetes-related death by 21%. Early achievement of HbA1c < 6.5% after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) significantly reduces the risk of long-term complications and mortality.Compared with traditional […]
iCGM Emerges as the New Standard for Glucose Monitoring
In recent years, with the continuous maturation of fingerstick-calibration-free continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, especially the promotion and application of high-standard integrated CGM (iCGM), glucose monitoring technology is advancing toward a new stage of greater precision.CGM helps people with diabetes better manage their condition. However, different CGM systems vary in clinical outcomes and patient safety.Mean […]
How Women with Diabetes Protect Their Health and Their Babies: From Preconception to Postpartum
The dream of becoming a mother is a tender light in every woman’s heart. For expectant mothers living with diabetes, this dream requires extra scientific care. Do not worry—with thorough preparation, you can welcome a healthy baby!Why Is Preconception and Pregnancy Management So Critical for Women with Diabetes?A high-glucose intrauterine environment acts like “toxic soil” […]
How to Keep Postprandial Blood Glucose Levels Safe?
Follow a reasonable diet and regular mealsEat a varied diet with light flavors, and limit alcohol and tobacco. Whole grains, mixed beans, and vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They increase satiety and, most importantly, help stabilize postprandial blood glucose.A useful tip: follow the order of vegetables first, then protein, and finally […]
Why Is It Even More Important to Prevent Postprandial Blood Glucose Spikes in Patients with Existing Cardiovascular Disease?
For people with diabetes who already have cardiovascular disease, a sharp postprandial blood glucose spike is like adding fuel to the fire. This is not an overstatement. Let’s look at the reasons:Secondary damage to blood vesselsWhen blood glucose surges suddenly after a meal, the blood becomes more viscous. For patients with already narrowed blood vessels, […]
Don’t Only Focus on Fasting Blood Glucose — Postprandial Blood Glucose Also Requires Strict Monitoring and Control
Many people with diabetes feel relieved once their fasting blood glucose is normal, thinking their blood glucose is well-controlled. However, fasting blood glucose is only one part of glucose monitoring; postprandial blood glucose is equally important and is even more closely linked to cardiovascular health.A slight rise in blood glucose after meals is a normal […]