Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common worldwide. Unlike type 1 diabetes, it is often linked to obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and excess energy intake over many years. Although insulin injections can bring blood sugar levels down, they do not address the body's chronic energy surplus. Insulin merely helps muscle cells take up glucose from the bloodstream, but if the body does not use that energy, the excess is converted into fat. This helps explain why many patients continue to gain weight despite treatment.

You can reverse the slide towards type 2 diabetes if you catch it early enough and make the right lifestyle changes.

The American TV presenter and producer Oprah Winfrey’s long-term battle with her weight is well documented. Her struggles went on for years and saw her yo-yo wildly between a low of 145lbs and a high of 237lbs (65-107kg).

By the time fall rolls around, many of us are seeking a slower pace and more regular routine after the flurry of summer festivities. If you have type 2 diabetes, a more predictable schedule can make it easier to manage blood sugar, too. If you’re looking for a plan to follow, we’re here to help. This seven-day high-protein, diabetes-friendly meal plan for fall features a week of delicious autumn-inspired meals featuring seasonal produce to welcome the cooling temperatures. To make this plan diabetes-friendly, we spread the total carbs out between the day’s meals and snacks and included at least 111 grams of protein and 33 grams of fiber per day—all of which can help stabilize blood sugar.12 You’ll find meal-prep tips to follow for the beginning of the week and three different calorie levels to choose from. Welcome cozy season and say hello to better blood sugar in this delicious, seasonally inspired meal plan.

Leicester’s first citizen Councillor Kulwinder Singh Johal Lord Mayor of Leicester took the diabetes test at the Wellbeing Day at the Manor Park Medical Practice. He was given the all clear!

Lord Mayor, Kulwinder Singh Johal said: “Taking the test is a simple and quick way of assessing if you are pre-diabetic. Ask your GP”

Free Diabetes testing available at Manor Park Medical Practice at Wellbeing Event on Saturday 19th September 2026 between 9.30am and 4pm. 

New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, Sept. 28–Oct. 2, shows that among people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, data from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices paired with daily quality-of-life ratings found that days with more widely fluctuating glucose readings (while still within safe limits) were followed by days with better quality of life than days with stricter control—suggesting the burden of stricter control could prevent individuals from enjoying various activities.

For many adults with diabetes, an HbA1c below 7% is a common treatment goal. But that target is not universal. Age, other illnesses, risk of hypoglycaemia and overall health can change the goal.

There is another limitation. Two people can have the same HbA1c while experiencing very different glucose patterns. One may have fairly steady readings, while another swings between highs and lows.

That is why doctors may look at glucose readings or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data when needed.

Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study presented at ESC Congress 2026 and published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.

A new study found that diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in young adults are on the rise in England, while rates are falling in older age groups. The findings highlight an urgent need to do more to prevent type 2 diabetes in younger generations.

Using data from the National Diabetes Audit, researchers analysed new type 2 diabetes diagnoses between 2011 and 2024. They found that rates of diagnosis increased in adults under 40, but declined in people aged 60 – 79. The steepest increases were in women in their 20s and 30s.

While people from Black and South Asian backgrounds remain disproportionately affected, increases in early-onset type 2 diabetes were also seen in White populations.

Regulation of insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells is central to maintaining glucose homeostasis and overall metabolic health. Glucose is recognized as the major driver of insulin secretion; however, here, we highlight established and emerging evidence of important contributions of other nutrients, including amino acids, fatty acids and alternative fuels, as well as non-nutrient factors, in modulating both basal and postprandial insulin release

• Automated insulin delivery helps to keep you in range, day and night1,2

• No multiple daily injections, insulin pump tubing or finger pricks‡

• Share the load with a system that’s always adjusting, so you don’t have to

• Suitable for people with type 1 diabetes ages 2 years and older

• Integrates with the Dexcom G7 CGM System and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensor.

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) released the “Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026” (Standards of Care), the gold standard in evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing diabetes and prediabetes. Based on the latest scientific research and clinical trials, the Standards of Care includes strategies for diagnosing and treating diabetes in children, adolescents, and adults; methods to prevent or delay diabetes and its associated comorbidities like obesity; and care recommendations to enhance health outcomes.