Not Even Private Health Insurance Overcomes Racial Disparities in Glycemic Control
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having health insurance in the United States is insufficient when it comes to addressing racial and ethnic disparities in glycemic control, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open.N…
Learn MoreDecision Support Tool Cuts Hypoglycemia Risk in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a population of at-risk older patients, the use of a clinical decision support tool and shared decision-making can reduce the risk for hypoglycemia by nearly half, according to a study published online S…
Learn MoremHealth-Delivered Coaching Cuts Blood Glucose Levels in Patients With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A clinical pharmacist and health coach-delivered mobile health intervention can improve blood glucose levels in African American and Latinx populations, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in JAMA N…
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Drug Could Trigger Dangerous High Blood Sugar
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For certain patients with advanced breast cancer, a drug called Piqray (alpelisib) may extend survival. But new research confirms the medication often causes seriously high blood sugar levels.“This is a very …
Learn MoreExercise + Weight Loss Perfect Combo to Fight Diabetes
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pairing exercise with a 10% weight loss can make a major health improvement in people living with obesity and prediabetes, a new study says.Building in regular exercise more than doubled sensitivity to insul…
Learn MoreAyunar a una hora más tarde de día podría ser clave para controlar el azúcar en la sangre, según un estudio
JUEVES, 15 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El ayuno intermitente está muy de moda, debido a la larga lista de beneficios asociados con este estilo de alimentación.Ahora, un nuevo estudio de tamaño reducido sugiere que un tipo de ayuno intermitent…
Learn MoreFasting Later in Day Might Be Key to Controlling Blood Sugar: Study
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating. Now, a new, small study suggests that one type of intermittent fasting — early time-restr…
Learn MoreHigher Poststroke Glucose Levels Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher poststroke glucose levels are associated with faster subsequent global cognitive decline, according to research published online May 17 in JAMA Network Open.Deborah A. Levine, M.D., M.P.H., from the Univ…
Learn MoreFDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Algorithm-Based Software
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE Pump and the iLet Dosing Decision Software (Beta Bionics) for use in people at least 6 years of age with type 1 diabetes.These two…
Learn MoreEl reloj corporal sabe cuándo es hora de cenar, según un estudio
LUNES, 20 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado por qué típicamente siente hambre cuando ha llegado la hora de cenar?Unos investigadores afirman que no se trata solo de un hábito, sino de un impulso fisiológico, en que el c…
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