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- 1Dexcom requires terms acceptance before showing glucose data▼Dexcom forces ToS\Privacy Policy acceptance to see glucose levels
Dexcom has updated its terms of service and privacy policy, and users report the company's apps now require accepting them before displaying glucose readings. The change has frustrated people with diabetes who rely on continuous glucose monitors, with criticism that medical data access is being tied to legal agreement and concerns over how health data may be used or shared.
- 2Eating olive oil before sugar may blunt blood sugar spikes▼Does the order you eat in matter for blood sugar? In mice, olive oil given BEFORE glucose blunted the early blood sugar
A mouse study found that olive oil given before glucose blunted the early blood sugar spike and slowed stomach emptying, with the hormones glucagon and GLP-1 acting as partly redundant backup mechanisms. The effect held in diabetic mice. Researchers caution the finding is preliminary and has not yet been shown to apply to humans.
- 3Can a vegan diet help manage diabetes?●Can a vegan diet help manage diabetes? Two registered dietitians share what they tell their patients about blood sugar
Two registered dietitians are explaining what they tell patients with diabetes about following a vegan diet and managing blood sugar. The guidance, published via Yahoo Creators, addresses whether plant-based eating can help control glucose levels. Interest in diet-based approaches to diabetes management remains high as rates of type 2 diabetes continue to climb worldwide.
- 4CGM Use Explored for Insulin Control During Parenteral Nutrition▼CGM for Insulin Management During Parenteral Nutrition
Clinicians are examining whether continuous glucose monitoring can improve insulin management in patients receiving parenteral nutrition, where intravenous feeding can cause sharp blood sugar swings. The discussion, highlighted by Diabetes In Control, focuses on whether real-time glucose data can help tune insulin dosing for hospitalized patients dependent on IV nutrition.
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Researchers report that a base editing approach has restored glucose production in patients with glycogen storage disease type Ia, a rare metabolic disorder that causes severe hypoglycemia. If confirmed, the advance would mark a significant step for in vivo gene editing therapies for rare metabolic diseases, though details on trial size, safety and durability of the effect remain limited in early coverage.
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Diabetes care company Ascensia has led a $36 million funding round for a startup developing glucose sensing technology. The investment signals continued interest in continuous glucose monitoring, a fast-growing segment of the medical device market, and gives Ascensia a stake in next-generation sensor technology for diabetes management.
- 7Open-Source Tool Aims to Simplify Glucose Monitoring Data▼New Open-Source Tool Tames the Chaos of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data
A new open-source tool has been released to help users and clinicians make sense of continuous glucose monitoring data, which is often scattered and difficult to interpret. The software is designed to organise and analyse readings from CGM devices in one place. Details about its developers, features and availability were not provided in the initial coverage.
- 817 Quick Snack Recipes to Help Lower Blood Sugar▼17 5-Minute Snack Recipes That Can Help Lower Blood Sugar
EatingWell has published a roundup of 17 snack recipes that each take five minutes or less to make, selected for their potential to help lower blood sugar. The collection is aimed at people looking for convenient, healthy options to manage glucose levels between meals. It reflects growing reader interest in simple, diet-based approaches to blood sugar control.
- 9Dietitian Shares Best Salad Ingredients for Managing High Blood Sugar●We Asked a Dietitian for the Best Salad Ingredients When Managing High Blood Sugar
Verywell Health consulted a dietitian on the best salad ingredients for people managing high blood sugar. The piece highlights which toppings and bases support steadier glucose levels, offering practical dietary guidance for those with diabetes or prediabetes. It reflects continued public interest in everyday food choices that help control blood sugar.
- 10Eating Fiber First May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes▼Why Eating Fiber First Can Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Cleveland Clinic experts say the order in which you eat food matters for blood sugar control. Eating fiber-rich vegetables before carbohydrates can slow glucose absorption and reduce blood sugar spikes, offering a simple dietary strategy for people managing type 2 diabetes alongside medication and overall diet changes.
- 11Sweet protein brazzein may curb blood sugar spikes, study finds●Sweet protein brazzein shows promise in reducing blood sugar spikes: Study https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/ s
New research from Russia suggests brazzein, a naturally sweet protein, could help reduce blood sugar spikes after eating, positioning it as a potential alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. Findings point to possible benefits for people managing diabetes or blood glucose levels, and the study is drawing interest in discussions about healthier sweeteners.
- 12Sweet protein brazzein shows promise in reducing blood sugar spikes▼Sweet protein brazzein shows promise in reducing blood sugar spikes: Study
A new study suggests brazzein, a naturally sweet protein found in a West African plant, may help reduce blood sugar spikes after eating. Unlike sugar, it delivers sweetness without raising glucose levels, making it a potential alternative sweetener for people managing diabetes or reducing sugar intake. Health outlets are reporting on the findings, though broader confirmation and safety testing would be needed before widespread use.
- 13Olive oil before carbs may blunt blood glucose spikes●8-Oct-2026 # OliveOil before carbs blunts the early rise in blood glucose in mice Study links # nutrientOrder to # hormo
A new mouse study finds that taking olive oil before carbohydrates blunts the early rise in blood glucose. Researchers link the effect to hormones that regulate gastric emptying, suggesting the order in which nutrients are eaten influences glucose responses. Commenters welcomed the finding, with some noting it supports eating habits they already follow, though the results so far come from animal research rather than human trials.
- 14Simple Non-Diet Hack Said to Lower Blood Sugar▼This Simple Hack Can Lower Your Blood Sugar—and It Has Nothing to Do With What You Eat
Prevention is reporting that a simple habit, unrelated to food choices, can help lower blood sugar levels. The claim suggests people looking to manage glucose may benefit from a change in behavior rather than diet alone. Specific details of the hack and expert commentary are not provided in the available coverage.