Tag Archives: Glucose

New research shows that glucose gives T cells more than just energy, it also strengthens their ability to fight cancer. Credit: Shutterstock Glucose drives T cell signaling. Stronger signals mean better cancer defense. For the body’s disease-fighting T cells, glucose is much more than just a simple sugar rush. Russell Jones, Ph.D. Credit: Van Andel Institute Scientists at the Van …

Summary: A new study reveals that the brain actively maintains blood sugar stability during everyday life, not just during crises. Researchers identified VMHCckbr neurons in the hypothalamus that regulate glucose by promoting fat breakdown, especially during the early hours of sleep. This prevents overnight hypoglycemia and ensures a steady energy supply. The findings suggest that overactivity of these neurons may …

People living with diabetes have applauded public figures such as Este Haim for speaking out about living with the condition and visibly wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGM) in public. But another more concerning trend has emerged that has seen celebrities, elite athletes and influencers who don’t live with diabetes sporting the wearable device, which offers near real-time measurements of an …

Woman with Signos wearable and app Source: Signos The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first-ever glucose monitoring system specifically for weight loss from the startup Signos, establishing a new option for Americans to manage their weight.  Current treatment options for losing weight – popular drugs like GLP-1s and surgical interventions – are typically limited to patients with …

AP: A coin-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope – and hype – in the growing buzz around wearable health technology. Continuous glucose monitors, small patches that provide 24-hour insight into concentrations of sugar in the blood, could be a tool for Americans to “take control over their …

Summary What is already known about this topic? During 2008–2019, 15 hepatitis B outbreaks associated with assisted blood glucose monitoring were reported in long-term care facilities. CDC recommends assigning blood glucose monitors (glucometers) to one person. What is added by this report? Hepatitis B virus (HBV) was transmitted between two residents of a skilled nursing facility who were receiving assisted …

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A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope — and hype — in the growing buzz around wearable health technology. Continuous glucose monitors, small patches that provide 24-hour insight into concentrations of sugar in the blood, could be a tool for Americans to “take control over their own …

There’s no way around it—many of us consume far too much sugar. Though the maximum recommended daily amount of sugar is 9 teaspoons, most adults in the United States average a whopping 17 teaspoons each day. Of course, a lot of that sugar is consumed accidentally. Often, it is hidden in plain sight. According to research, between 60% and 80% …