The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) was founded in 1928 by 73 ophthalmologists. It now aims to advance research worldwide into understanding the visual system and preventing, treating, and curing its disorders. ARVO invites applications for the Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery. Established by Ingrid...

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology invites applications for Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery

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Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDMedically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDBlood sugar is the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Keeping blood sugar levels within a normal range—between 70-100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)—helps prevent health conditions like diabetes, a chronic (long-term) condition in which your blood sugar levels are too high. Certain foods and drinks can help you lower your blood sugar to keep it within a healthy range.Prolonged hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) symptoms may include frequent headaches, fatigue, and blurred vision. Lifestyle factors that can improve your blood sugar levels include engaging in physical activity, managing...

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Find out when tracking your blood sugar can be helpful.

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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?

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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 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

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Fans are concerned about a Simone Biles diabetes diagnosis after her appearance in several ads for Mounjaro. This drug, though known for its weight loss effects, is intended as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. The commercial also features Nellie Biles, Simone’s adopted mother, who suffers from the disease. Here’s an explanation of what is going on with Simone Biles appearing in diabetes ads during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Simone Biles Diabetes: Why Is She in Mounjaro Ads?

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

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

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A popular trend of wearing continuous glucose monitors for peak performance and health may be rushing ahead of the evidence, experts say.

Do you need a glucose monitor? Wellness enthusiasts are using diabetes arm patches to take control of their blood sugar

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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

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding the fundamentals of diabetes is crucial for appreciating the significance of innovations in its management. This article provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes, including its types, symptoms, and current management strategies. It sets the stage for subsequent discussions on how AI and machine learning can revolutionise diabetes care.

Managing Diabetes Using Artificial Intelligence

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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For older adults with diabetes, having a more stable hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level over time may be associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer disease and dementia, a new study finds.

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

A three-year study of tirzepatide – a medication approved in the US as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss – found that when adults who had prediabetes and obesity or overweight used it weekly, it lowered their risk of progression to diabetes by 94% compared with a placebo, according to drugmaker Eli Lilly.

Tirzepatide cuts risk of diabetes by 94% in adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight, drugmaker says

TORONTO, Ontario — Could doctors diagnose a case of diabetes just by having a conversation with their patient? A new study suggests it just might be possible. Researchers in Canada have discovered a surprising link between blood sugar levels and the pitch of your voice, opening up exciting possibilities for non-invasive health monitoring.

Your voice may reveal if you have Type 2 diabetes

In this episode, hosts discuss the implications of Dexcom announcing availability of their Stelo sensor and the FDA clearance of the Omnipod 5 for type 2 diabetes. August 26, 2024 will be remembered as the start of a new era in glucose monitoring and management. A day beginning with Dexcom’s announcement of availability and pricing for the first OTC glucose sensor in the Dexcom Stelo and ending with the FDA’s announcement of clearance for the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (AID) for adults with type 2 diabetes—the first AID to receive FDA clearance for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Dialogue: Stelo OTC Availability and Omnipod 5 for Type 2 Diabetes

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This is the third installment of a 6-part series on the lifelong journey of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the stops along the way that a female may face. In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, will discuss insulin resistance and diabetes and the significant impact it can have on a female with the syndrome on her health and the impact on her entire body systems, and her health’s future as we continue with this series.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Mellitus

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A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

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Diabetes Grand Challenge awards $3.57 million for insulin research

The London-based Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge—a partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation, the British Diabetic Association (Diabetes UK), and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF...

Diabetes Grand Challenge awards $3.57 million for insulin research

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