How we choose topics
We prioritise questions that affect real life, safety, information access and communities poorly served by generic health content. Popularity never replaces importance.
EDITORIAL STANDARDS
How we make Glucose Gossip trustworthy.
Plain-English rules for useful, human T1D information—with receipts.
Research and sources
Clinical claims should trace to current guidance, national health authorities, peer-reviewed literature or established diabetes organisations. Commercial marketing and unsourced blogs are not primary clinical evidence.
Education, not medical advice
We explain ideas and possible considerations. We do not diagnose, prescribe, calculate insulin or interpret a visitor’s personal data.
Lived experience
A person’s story is authoritative about their experience, not universal clinical evidence. Story editing protects voice, consent and clarity.
Updates and corrections
Content carries an update date and review status. Substantive corrections are made transparently; broken or outdated information can be reported.
AI use
AI may assist drafting, structure or accessibility checks, but health claims require source checking and editorial responsibility. AI is never presented as a medical reviewer.
Medical review
Only a genuine qualified reviewer may trigger a Medically reviewed label. Until then, health pages say Medical review pending.
Independence
Conflicts and commercial relationships must be disclosed. Funding never buys an editorial conclusion; sponsored work is clearly labelled.
Questions or corrections? Use the corrections route. We would rather fix a mistake clearly than hide it quietly.