Diabetes

Walmart store exterior representing the Walmart Health Ambassador rural health program

September 22, 2026

Walmart Health Ambassador Program Launches Six-Month Pilot at Five Rural Stores

Walmart is testing a new model for rural healthcare access, placing trained pharmacists in dedicated Health Ambassador roles at five stores in Tennessee, Michigan, Virginia, Kansas, and Arkansas. The six-month pilot offers

Photograph of a digital blood glucose meter with a test strip and detachable components on a white background.

Health·India

Why 40 Is New 60 Metabolism

There is a phrase circulating in health discussions right now: “40 is the new 60” for Indian metabolism. It is a striking line. It is also a social media shorthand, not a medical measurement. The data behind it, though, is

September 6, 2026

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Wins FDA Approval to Cut Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

Health·USA

The Food and Drug Administration approved Lilly’s Mounjaro on Friday to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with

Weekly Diabetes Jab Could Replace Daily Injections, UK NICE Says

Health·UK

For the millions of people who live with type 2 diabetes, the daily ritual of injecting insulin may soon become a weekly event. A

Damon Wayans Sr. smiling in a casual outfit, highlighting his role in raising awareness about diabetes-related vision loss and eye health

Entertainment·Health

Damon Wayans Sr.: 535 Blood Sugar, Near Coma & 2-3x Higher DME Risk for Black Americans

Damon Wayans Sr. · All Eyes on DME | Diabetes & Vision Health HEALTH AWARENESS • 2026 Damon Wayans Sr.: type 2 diabetes, vision risk & the ‘All Eyes on DME’ campaign

Tejal Somvanshi

April 27, 2026

Close-up of a healthcare worker injecting a vaccine into an upper arm

Health·News·USA

Two-Year Gift: FDA Approves Tzield for Youngest Type 1 Diabetes Patients, Ages 1 and Older—First Disease-Modifying Therapy Breakthrough

FDA Approves Tzield for Children Ages 1+ With Stage 2 Type 1 Diabetes | KarmActive ✓ FDA Approval Expanded to Children Ages 1+ FDA Approves Tzield for Children Ages 1+ With Stage

Tejal Somvanshi

April 26, 2026

Two green 7Up soda cans showing the tropical flavor variant branding with crisp clean refreshing text and 100% natural flavors labeling

News·USA

2,000 7Up Zero Cases Hide 38g Sugar Despite Zero Claims

Nearly 2,000 cases of 7Up Zero Sugar Tropical Soda have been recalled after the discovery that cans labeled as sugar-free actually contain full-sugar soda. This mislabeling poses significant health risks for people

Govind Tekale

August 21, 2025

Several green and yellow Langra mangoes, a popular Indian mango variety that was included in diabetes research showing potential benefits for blood sugar control.

Health·India·News

Indian Research Proves Mangoes Improve Blood Sugar Control in Diabetes Patients, Overturning Conventional Advice

New research from India challenges the long-held belief that people with diabetes should avoid mangoes. Two recent clinical trials suggest that replacing bread with moderate amounts of mango at breakfast may actually

Tejal Somvanshi

August 17, 2025

Art By Rahul Somvanshi and Karmactive Team

Health

42% of Teens Show Blood Sugar Problems as Study Links Diabetes to Bone Damage During Critical Growth Years

Teenage years build the skeletal foundation for life, but new research reveals that obesity and type 2 diabetes can sabotage this crucial process. A study presented at ENDO 2025 found that teens

Tejal Somvanshi

July 15, 2025

A person holding a box of Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.25 mg, which is a medication for subcutaneous use in a pre-filled pen. The packaging states that it is used once weekly and includes one pen and four disposable needles (4 doses). Photo Source: Flickr- Chemist4U (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Health

Semaglutide Reduces Alcohol and Smoking Cravings, Study Finds

With better health facilities, the longevity of human life is extended in modern times. But there is a problem of obesity or fatness due to the intake of more carbohydrates. Also, there

Tejal Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

Representative image, A hand holds a blue and white "Satelit Express" glucose meter displaying a reading of "4.9 mmol/L". Photo Source: Stanias.

Health

UK Diabetes Cases Surge to Record 12.1 Million, One in Five Affected

Britain faces a serious health challenge as diabetes cases reach their highest levels ever recorded. One in five adults now live with diabetes or are at risk of developing it – that’s

Tejal Somvanshi

February 8, 2025

Health

Greenland Inuit’s TBC1D4 Gene Variant Elevates Diabetes Risk 10-Fold

A genetic difference found in 4% of Greenland’s Inuit people makes their bodies handle sugar differently, putting them at a much higher risk of getting diabetes. This change in their genes, called

Tejal Somvanshi

January 31, 2025

Health

Paper-Based Sweat Sensor: A Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Breakthrough

A research team at Binghamton University has developed a paper-based biosensor that monitors glucose levels through sweat analysis, potentially offering an alternative to finger-stick blood tests used by millions with diabetes. The

Tejal Somvanshi

December 29, 2024

Health

Poor Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes Cuts Immune Function by 40%, Raises COVID-19 Death Risk 10x

A research team from the University of Hong Kong’s LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has discovered that elevated blood glucose levels substantially weaken the immune system’s ability to fight viral infections in

Tejal Somvanshi

December 26, 2024

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