Columbus, OH

Making early changes to your lifestyle or taking medication can help manage blood sugar levels effectively, reducing your risk of long-term health issues. Your blood sugar and A1C levels reflect how effectively your body processes sugar. If your doctor tells you these levels are high, it’s important to act quickly.

What to Do If You Have High Blood Glucose (BG) or A1C During a Routine Doctor’s Visit

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? While there are many therapies available to treat diabetes, none have proven to completely reverse this disease. That may change as research from the Mount Sinai Health System and the City of Hope continues to progress. Researchers from these institutions have demonstrated a treatment that increases human insulin-producing beta cells in vivo for the first time, normalizing glucose levels in diabetic mice models. "It's very exciting to be close to seeing this novel treatment used in patients," said one of the researchers. "There is nothing like this available to patients right now."

New drug reverses diabetes in mice, boosting insulin-making cells by 700%

Good blood sugar management is important and part of being in good health. It can prevent one from long-lasting chronic illnesses, for example, diabetes. Effective blood sugar management involves understanding what your blood sugar is doing in the body, recognizing signs and symptoms of dysfunctional blood sugar levels, maintaining these levels within a normal range, and more.

How Effective Blood Sugar Management Improves Your Health

The Associated Press

Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings. Testing showed that some sensors on the FreeStyle Libre 3 system may incorrectly report high blood sugar levels, the medical device maker said Thursday. An inaccurate high blood sugar reading can prompt patients to take insulin when they don’t need it.

Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings

T3D reveals a significant relationship between brain dysfunction and glucose levels, a critical factor in AD. Insufficient glucose levels can lead to an aggressive decline in insight, judgment, memory, and reasoning. Limited research reveals a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. Additional research is needed to understand...

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

NewsByJoshua

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

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Swelling in the feet and hands is a common symptom that many people experience at some point in their lives. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, this swelling can actually be a sign of underlying health issues that affect various body organs. Understanding the causes, potential health implications, and ways to manage swelling is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.

Swollen feet and hands can challenge several body organs

Minnesota State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota and northern Minnesota from the late evening into overnight. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Refer to the detailed forecast for further specifics below.

Damaging Winds & Large Hail Expected; Northern Plains; Late Evening – Night of July 27th, 2024

Managing glucose levels is crucial for maintaining overall health, but many people are unaware of the joint pains associated with glucose health issues. These pains can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-altering conditions. Understanding these pains, their causes, and how to manage them is essential for anyone with glucose-related health problems.

Common pains linked to glucose health issues

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate fluids. It is not related to the more common diabetes mellitus, in which the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. People with DI have a higher-than-usual urine output. This article will explore the symptoms...

Diabetes Insipidus: Another Chronic, But Different, Type of Diabetes

A study found individuals with type 2 diabetes who received less than 7 hours of sleep had 2.6 increased odds of microvascular disease. Receiving below 7 hours or over 9 hours of sleep with type 2 diabetes is linked to a greater prevalence of microvascular disease, a recent study found.1.

Poor Sleep Duration in Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Greater Microvascular Disease Risk

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

A recent study in mice finds that a two-drug combination may effectively reverse diabetes. The drugs work by ‘regrowing’ the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. In just 3 months, these cells increased in number by up to 700%. While much more research is needed, the results...

Could an experimental drug fight diabetes by regenerating insulin-producing cells?

Non-glycemic metabolic risk factors may be especially relevant to the risk of retinopathy in prediabetes and extend the previously suggested protective effect of female sex on retinopathy in diabetes to prediabetes. Photo: Jay Haynie, OD. Click image to enlarge. Like diabetes, prediabetes can also be associated with microvascular complications, including...

Women with Prediabetes Have Decreased Odds of Retinopathy

Healthline

New research published in has found evidence that the use of semaglutide medications, like Ozempic may help reduce the risk of obesity-associated cancers in people with type 2 diabetes.

GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Reduce Risk of These 10 Cancers

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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A1C to Blood Glucose Conversion Guide

Ever wondered what your A1C numbers really mean? Trust me, you’re not alone. Many people, whether they have diabetes or are managing someone else’s, ask this...

A1C to Blood Glucose Conversion Guide

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