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What Is Blood Sugar?

Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is fuel for the body created by breaking down foods. The body tries to maintain consistent ...
Cardiac risks are now shifting to much younger groups due to sedentary work patterns, irregular eating habits, stress, and ...
Retinal images offer a non-invasive view of blood vessels and nerve fibres.      They are not just a window into the eye, but also a valuable diagnostic tool for a host of diseases.      For instance, ...
Continuous glucose monitors are trending for people without diabetes. Should you wear a CGM and can it help you lose weight?
Errors by machines used to diagnose diabetes mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further blood tests, a BBC ...
An important aspect of managing diabetes in dogs and cats is regularly checking blood sugar (glucose) to ensure levels are ...
Diabetes is a condition wherein an individual suffers from high blood sugar levels chronically. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in 2022, 14% of adults aged 18 years and older were ...
Continuous glucose monitors are now readily available. With guidance, they can help people make small dietary and lifestyle changes for better health.
You can’t turn on the TV without seeing ads for glucose-lowering GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. A1C numbers are ...
Dealing with health can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it involves multiple trips to the doctor's office.
Some artificial sweeteners lower blood sugar, some may disrupt it, and others are still a mystery. Here’s what the science says about aspartame, sucralose, stevia, and monk fruit.