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Humans must regulate blood sugar concentrations to stay healthy and to fuel our cells. Too little or too much can cause serious health complications, and high blood sugar is a hallmark of the metabolic condition, diabetes. New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research may enable potential solutions to metabolic disease by turning to evolution and to bats.

Some bats are surviving and thriving with blood sugar levels that would be lethal for other mammals

In the recently released documentary Gary, a surprising revelation about the late actor Gary Coleman‘s health has come to light. While most fans remember Coleman as the lovable and wise-cracking Arnold Jackson on the hit show Diff’rent Strokes (1978 to 1986), few are aware of the enormous health challenges he faced throughout his life. The documentary takes us on a rollercoaster ride through Coleman’s personal struggles, from his money troubles to his rocky relationships, but the most mind-blowing fact is that Coleman survived without any kidneys for nearly 25 years. Let that sink in for a moment.

Did Gary Coleman really live without kidneys for 25 years, and is that even possible?

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Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray was rushed to a hospital in Colombia after experiencing severe side effects from the weight-loss drug Ozempic during filming of MTV’s The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets. The 56-year-old “I Try” vocalist, who had previously disclosed struggles with constipation caused by the medication, reported difficulty...

Singer Macy Gray Hospitalized Due To Ozempic Complications While Filming Reality Show

Everyday Health

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

Florida State

CBS News

The Oropouche virus, a potentially fatal disease also referred to as "sloth fever," has made its way to the United States, prompting questions about what Americans should know. On Tuesday, Florida's health department reported 30 cases of Oropouche fever in the state, all linked to travel from Cuba. There has also been one case reported in New York following travel.In an update Tuesday, the CDC said at least three of the initial cases reported in the U.S. were hospitalized and that the agency is "currently developing a plan for rapid detection and response" to the virus.Earlier this month, the Centers for...

What is sloth fever? The Oropouche virus and its symptoms, explained.

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Tattoos could soon be more than just decorative. MIT Media Lab researcher Katia Vega wants tattoos to be able to convey real-time data about your body. Her project, DermalAbyss, is all about using tattoos inked with biosensors instead of traditional ink. In collaboration with Harvard Medical School, Vega has created...

Tattoo for diabetics could change colors along with blood sugar levels

Popular in low- and no-cal drinks and keto-friendly foods, the sugar substitute increases the likelihood of blood clots, according to a new study.

Sugar Substitute Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke

Metformin and GLP-1 drugs can complement each other for better results.

You're Taking Ozempic or Mounjaro for Diabetes. Do You Still Need Metformin?

Hypoglycemia refers to when blood sugar levels drop too low. Generally, experts consider blood sugar levels at or below 50 mg/dL dangerous. Low blood sugar levels, or hypoglycemia, describes when blood glucose levels fall below a healthy range. Glucose is the body’s main energy source and is essential for the proper functioning of every organ system. As such, it is important to maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range.

Low blood sugar: What level is considered dangerous?

Evidence suggests chronic pain can affect the mechanism that regulates blood pressure, causing blood pressure to become too high. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is when the pressure inside the blood vessels is consistently too high. Pain and hypertension often occur together. Blood pressure and pain. As a.

Can pain cause high blood pressure?

Older adults with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. New research suggests that blood sugar stability, measured by HbA1c time in range (TIR), might provide better insights into this risk than traditional HbA1c levels. The study found that veterans with...

Type 2 diabetes: Stable A1C levels may be linked to lower dementia risk

West Hartford, CT

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Plus, how a liver transplant led to a new lease on life.

'I Almost Died of Liver Failure at Age 50—This Is the First Sign I Wish I'd Paid Attention To'

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We might be closer than ever to curing diabetes. A few promising breakthroughs show it might be possible to repair the pancreas and restore insulin production. There are also behavioral therapies that work, like a liquid 900-calorie diet that can reverse diabetes. However, these developments can only apply to type 2 diabetes for the time being.
There’s also type 1 diabetes, the rarer but slightly more dangerous version. Here, it’s crucial to monitor glucose levels and administer insulin throughout the day to ensure blood sugar stays within optimal levels.
Without insulin, the body won’t break down sugars, which can lead to life-threatening...

Smart insulin could be the closest we get to a cure for type 1 diabetes

Exposure to bright light at night significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by disrupting circadian rhythms and affecting insulin secretion and glucose metabolism, according to a study by Flinders University. A study from Flinders University suggests that avoiding bright light at night may be an easy way...

Scientists Discover Simple and Cheap Way To Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes

The FDA has cleared its first automated insulin pump for adults with Type 2 diabetes, with Insulet’s Omnipod 5 delivery system opening the door to a population of more than 6 million people. That includes about 2.5 million people who require multiple injections of insulin per day, according to...

FDA clears its first automated insulin pump for Type 2 diabetes with Insulet's Omnipod 5

Preliminary results from a three-year study into the effects of Eli Lilly's weight loss injectables Zepbound and Mounjaro found that they're extremely effective at reducing the risk of developing diabetes. In a press release about the new findings, Lilly boasted that weekly shots of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro...

Taking Mounjaro Reduces Risk of Developing Diabetes by 94 Percent in Three-Year Trial

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Cooking With Maryann

If you like fry bread, funnel cakes, or the like, you will love these beignets! They are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy goodness on the inside, and are great with a cup of coffee or as a stand - alone dessert. You can dress them up so many different ways too (more on that below). Here's what you'll need to make 1 1/2 dozen:

Big Fluffy Beignets - Copycat Cafe du Monde

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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How Do Bats Thrive With Blood Sugar Levels That Would Kill Humans?

Some bats have the highest blood sugar levels ever observed in any mammal, surviving and even thriving with levels that would kill a human, researchers report....

How Do Bats Thrive With Blood Sugar Levels That Would Kill Humans?

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