Apple cider vinegar beneficial for overweight, obese individuals
Mar 13, 2024
Apple cider vinegar intake was linked to a reduction in anthropometric variables and improvement in blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
First OTC continuous blood glucose monitor cleared for marketing by FDA
Mar 06, 2024
The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is intended for people aged 18 or more years who have type 2 diabetes but do not take insulin.
Melatonin improves sleep quality, but not insulin resistance, for night shift workers
Feb 26, 2024
No improvement was seen in insulin resistance nor in diurnal blood pressure, melatonin or cortisol profiles.
In trial, researchers test EHR alerts to lower harmful screenings, overtreatment in seniors
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Researchers devised a new way to ensure that older adults aren’t being overtreated or tested needlessly via unnecessary screenings.
Few adults know their heart health numbers
Feb 13, 2024
Less than 20% of US adults know their cholesterol or blood sugar levels.
Diabetes patients want remote monitoring in place similar to systems now ubiquitous for cardiac rehab,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
RPM is already a key part of senior cardiac rehabilitation, and now diabetes patients are hoping for similar systems, two new studies show.
Biosensor company on a mission to plug leaks from failed IV insertion
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A health tech company that makes biosensors for IV insertions is hoping to significantly expand its market this fall.
Company’s digital product assessments start with diabetes, muscle pain tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A new health/tech institute is ready to start assessments for digital products, beginning with diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.
mHealth-delivered coaching cuts blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes
Oct 03, 2023
The authors say such interventions may reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes outcomes.
AI model analyzes medical imaging to predict onset of diabetes
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 07, 2023
A newly developed AI model can accurately predict early warning signs for diabetes using X-ray images taken during medical visits.