German researchers think they could “significantly improves the lives” of people with diabetic neuropathy by reversing the pain that the condition causes. Some very impressive science is involved in this.

Herbal treatments such as bilberry extract have been touted as being beneficial for people with diabetes, particularly for being able to reduce blood glucose levels. But what is the truth behind their efficacy?

People with diabetes don’t need to eat special ‘diabetic food’. In fact, the largely obsolete term refers to food that is more expensive than standard products and should only be eaten sparingly, if at all, like some sweet foods.

Many of us enjoy a glass of wine. A dry wine can have less than 2g carbs in a modest sized glass (200ml), which is much more blood sugar-friendly than sweet wine. Plus red wine is often praised for its health benefits (but not for those under 18).