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Public Health Workers Role In The Fight Against Diabetes
Public health is a diverse and expansive field. It’s the cornerstone of societal wellness, dedicated to improving the overall health of communities. As we turn the lens to more specialized areas, the importance of expertise in diabetes health and fitness comes into sharp focus. With the rise in diabetes cases worldwide, there’s an increasing demand…
Basic Diabetes Knowledge to Overcome Troubles
The pancreas produces a hormone called Insulin. It is responsible for the reduction of glucose or sugar levels in the blood. When there’s a decreased production of insulin, or when the body is no longer able to use the insulin produced, diabetes has occurred. So you’ll need a good amount of basic diabetes knowledge. Risk factors…
Bionic Pancreas Critical Hurdle, iLet
Bionic Pancreas Critical Hurdle! Beta Bionics recently won $12 million in supplemental funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a major multicenter, national clinical trials for the iLet™ (bionic pancreas). Developed by Edward Damiano (Beta Bionics) and Firas El-Khatib. They hope to have the device approved for market in about a year….
Relationship of Glucose to Blood Sugar
What is Glucose? Glucose is one of the body’s main energy sources. It is a natural type of sugar obtained from carbohydrate foods such as flour foods and fruits. The body, including brain and nervous system cells, needs glucose for energy production. If glucose values are balanced, the body continues its normal functioning. However, if the amount of glucose in…
6 Ways To Raise Diabetes Awareness
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 422 million people have diabetes worldwide. Compared to high-income countries, prevalence has been increasing more quickly in low- and middle-income countries. Moreover, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predicts that by 2045, every one in eight individuals will have diabetes, translating to a 46% rise. These figures are…