Diabetes Care Centurion

11/02/2026

Myth:
Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.

Fact:
Type 1 is caused by genetics/immune issues, not diet.
While Type 2 is linked to weight, it is caused by a combination of factors, not just sugar intake.

09/02/2026

She found support from medical professionals and family — and now openly tells her story to help others. Perkins emphasises that Type 1 diabetes is misunderstood — it’s not something that can be “cured” with diet and exercise, and it requires constant management.

08/02/2026

19/01/2026

He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11. he also serves as a Youth Ambassador for the American Diabetes Association, where he helps educate young people about living with type 1 diabetes.

12/01/2026

Kick off the week with this article:
After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Found to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain
Click on link to read article.

Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists haven't been exactly sure how it works.

26/12/2025

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26/12/2025

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24/12/2025

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24/12/2025

Festive Healthy Tip 2

23/12/2025

Festive Period Healthy Tip 1

23/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Dorian Gregory was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child (around age 9).

He has described growing up at a time when diabetes awareness and technology were far more limited, which motivates his dedication to public education today.

Despite the challenges, he built a successful career in acting, hosting, and public speaking