Medical articles and advice

In PCOS, insulin, weight and the menstrual cycle can influence one another. A good approach is medical, metabolic and nutritional rather than an extreme diet.

Diabetic kidney disease can progress without symptoms. eGFR and albuminuria help detect and monitor it before obvious signs appear.

Tingling or numbness in the feet should not be ignored in diabetes. Neuropathy can develop slowly and increase the risk of unnoticed injuries.

Diabetic retinopathy can progress without symptoms at first. Regular eye examinations are one of the most important preventive measures.

A short walk after a meal can be more realistic than a complex exercise programme and may help control after-meal glucose.

Fibre slows digestion, increases fullness and can help glucose and cholesterol. The difference comes from repeatable meals, not miracle supplements.

Around menopause, weight and fat distribution can change. An effective plan combines nutrition, strength, sleep and metabolic monitoring.

When you sleep poorly or are constantly stressed, glucose and appetite can become harder to control. A weight-loss plan needs to include recovery too.

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and needs careful monitoring. Learn which tests matter, which dietary changes help and when to speak with your doctor.

Hypoglycaemia can occur particularly in people with diabetes treated with insulin or certain medicines. Learn the warning signs and what information to discuss with your doctor.

The lipid profile is essential for assessing cardiometabolic risk. Learn how cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes and weight are connected.

High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity can reinforce one another. Learn which levels are monitored, how to measure correctly and when assessment is needed.