Taking control of your sleep hygiene is one of the easiest ways of getting yourself a good sleep. Sound sleep hygiene means observing daily bed routines and setting a bedroom environment that promotes harmonious uninterrupted sleep. A person can design their sleep hygiene practices to fit their needs and schedules and, in the process, develop…
Diabetes is a chronic or long-term health condition that affects people worldwide. The number of pre-diabetics and diabetics is constantly increasing due to a variety of factors, particularly in this modern era. It can be challenging to keep your blood sugar levels within the recommended healthy range. This is because a variety of factors can…
Previously Published on Healthline.com – When a doctor diagnoses insulin-dependent diabetes, you will quickly learn that precise carbohydrate counting and correct insulin dosing for meals and higher blood sugars are both key to effective diabetes management. But terms like “insulin to carbohydrate ratio” (Insulin-to-Carb Ratios) and “correction factor” can get confusing, especially if you’re newly diagnosed with…
Before the development of modern medicine, herbs had been utilized for thousands of years to treat and prevent disease. And it’s thought to be the reason our ancestors lived longer. An herb is a plant or plant part that is utilized for its flavor, aroma, or medicinal qualities. Now we are finding that certain herbs…
Previously Published on Fiercebiotech.com – Just a week after Vertex’s stem cell therapy to treat type 1 diabetes was released from an FDA clinical hold, the company is clearing out potential competition by buying ViaCyte for $320 million. The all-cash deal announced Monday throws a net around ViaCyte’s stem cell-based treatment for type 1 diabetes, which has…
Previously Published on MDLinx – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, for adults with type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro is an injectable prescription medication meant to be used alongside diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control. Initial findings indicate this medication could be an invaluable asset in treating…
Previously Published on Medscape.com – The odds of a person with type 1 diabetes achieving target A1c levels and avoiding severe hypoglycemia increase with greater degrees of automation in the technology they’re using, new real-world data show. Most notably, the likelihood of experiencing a severe hypoglycemic episode in the prior year was more than double for…
Previously Published on medwireNews – The iLet bionic pancreas closed-loop insulin delivery system provides good glucose control without the need for the user to count carbohydrates, show findings from the pivotal trial. Bionic pancreas removes math from diabetes. Instead of counting carbohydrates, users of the Beta Bionics iLet insulin-only bionic pancreas just make meal announcements with the modifier of…
Previously Published on denver.cbslocal.com – Some of the most advanced research in diabetes is being done right here in Colorado. The Barbara Davis Center is world renowned for the care and research of Type 1 diabetes. On the first floor at the center, doctors provide care to patients. In the labs on the upper floors, researchers…