Diabetes

Pre-diabetes? New study reveals – this combination may help you

A new study found that a daily combination of avocado and mango for eight weeks improved blood vessel function and led to a decrease in diastolic blood pressure among people with pre-diabetes.

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Sunlight helps Diabetic patients keep glucose in the normal range, study shows


Development for diabetes: Cow in Brazil produces human insulin in milk

A brown cow from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement could herald a new era in insulin production.

Milk poured in a glass (illustrative)

Red light found to reduce blood-sugar levels - study

The study highlights the significant long-term consequences for human health, an intervention could reduce damaging fluctuations of blood glucose in the body.

A person receives a test for diabetes during Care Harbor LA free medical clinic in Los Angeles, California

Rebar launches a series of beverages tailored for diabetics

Rebar introduces diabetic-friendly beverages based on fruit sugar, with a 25% reduction in carbs, in collaboration with the DMC Medical Center.


United Hatzalah volunteer saves man during mid-flight medical emergency

"I'm blessed to have been in the right place at the right time," Ungar said about his life-saving work.

 Dr. Ungar together with the flight crew watching over the revived patient, December 28, 2023.

What viruses can trigger juvenile diabetes?

Jerusalem team disproves belief that a virus always triggers type-1 diabetes and suggest ways with potential to treat and cure it in the future

 A woman with diabetes is seen using an injection (Illustrative).

Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk - study

New Weizmann Institute study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse.

 Lung tissue of a diabetic mouse (right) contains fewer immune cells (small purple dots) than that of a non-diabetic animal (left).

Israel-Hamas war: 11 diabetics held hostage in Gaza without medication

11 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have diabetes, facing increased risks of blindness, amputation, heart attack, stroke, and even cancer due to a lack of medication.

A blood glucose test is done to check sugar levels in a Type 2 Diabetes patient

Hadassah doctors save Sderot resident's eyesight

Shimon and his family relocate to a Dead Sea hotel after a rocket strike in Sderot. Hadassah doctors perform crucial eye tests, saving his eyes.


War and diabetes: Managing your blood sugar levels amid Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war has heightened stress and anxiety levels, increasing the risk of diabetes. Why does this occur and how can it be prevented and managed?


Eating red meat significantly increases risk of type-2 diabetes - study

Eating a lot of red meat is linked to a higher risk of type-2 diabetes

 A Burger King whopper and fries.