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Poor glycaemic status singled out for dementia risk in T2D
Poor glycaemic status may predispose individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) to dementia, with the risk especially high in those experiencing significant fluctuations in glycaemic levels, as reported in a retrospective cohort study.
High intake of veggies, but not fried potatoes, improves T2D markers
Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may benefit from eating green leafy vegetables, which may enhance glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. However, higher consumption of potatoes prepared in an unhealthy way, such as fries and chips, may worsen T2D markers, reports a study.
Timely wound management improves lives of patients with DFU
Patients with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) tend to have a poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at baseline, but this significantly improves as the ulcers heal over time, according to a Singapore study involving a multi-ethnic population.
Annual T2D screening delivers economic gains in women with GDM history
A study from Singapore shows that universal annual screening for type 2 diabetes (T2D) cuts the economic and societal burden of delayed T2D diagnosis in women with a history of gestational diabetes (GDM).
