Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

World Diabetes Day 2026: Why recognising the early signs of diabetes matters

12 Nov 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What if recognising a few seemingly ordinary symptoms could make a difference to someone's health? Excessive thirst, frequent trips to the toilet or unusual tiredness may be easy to overlook. Yet,...

Why do you take some medications in the morning and others at night?

7 Nov 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

“Take one tablet in the morning.” It sounds straightforward, but does that mean as soon as you wake up or with your first bite of breakfast? For some medicines, food changes how much your body...

What should you eat if you have high cholesterol?

5 Nov 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Finding out you have high cholesterol can make everyday food choices feel confusing. Should you stop eating eggs? Is cheese off the menu? And are there foods that can actually help lower your...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis in women: symptoms, hormones, pregnancy and menopause

2 Nov 2026

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more often than men, but its impact goes beyond the symptoms commonly associated with the condition. From menstrual cycles and pregnancy to menopause and...

Depression

Seasonal depression or a dip in mood: how can you tell the difference?

1 Nov 2026

As autumn turns into winter, shorter days, colder weather and less sunlight can sometimes leave us feeling tired, unmotivated or unusually low. For some people, this is a temporary change in mood....

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: how have treatments evolved in recent years?

31 Oct 2026

Living with ankylosing spondylitis can mean dealing with persistent back pain, morning stiffness and fatigue that affect everyday life. For years, treatment largely focused on relieving symptoms....

Psoriasis

Psoriasis and intimate life: how can you regain your self-confidence?

29 Oct 2026 • 1 Like

Living with psoriasis can affect more than your skin. For some people, visible plaques, itching or discomfort can make dating, physical intimacy, and relationships feel more complicated. Worrying...

Crohn's disease

Can you exercise with Crohn’s disease? Benefits and precautions

26 Oct 2026

Fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and worries about needing the toilet can make exercise challenging when you have Crohn’s disease. However, the condition does not necessarily prevent you from...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: How can you help those around you understand an invisible illness?

25 Oct 2026

“But you look fine!” For someone living with fibromyalgia, these words can be difficult to understand. Chronic pain, overwhelming fatigue and difficulty concentrating are not always visible to...

Osteoporosis

World Osteoporosis Day: 10 key figures to better understand osteoporosis

20 Oct 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Osteoporosis affects millions of people worldwide, often without noticeable symptoms. Many people only discover they have weakened bones after experiencing a fracture. Yet osteoporosis is not simply...

Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro®: differences in diabetes and weight management

19 Oct 2026 • 2 Likes

Often mentioned together, Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro® are not interchangeable treatments. Their ingredients, mechanisms of action and licensed uses differ. For someone living with type 2...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Insulin Pumps and Glucose Sensors: How Do They Work?

15 Oct 2026

Checking glucose levels, calculating insulin and thinking ahead to meals, exercise or sleep can make diabetes management feel like a constant task. Insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors...