Pregnancy is a time when health matters more than ever. For some moms-to-be, gestational diabetes can complicate things. This condition affects how the body manages sugar levels. It's important to catch and handle it early. A recent study looked at two ways to monitor sugar levels. One is the usual finger-prick method. The other is a more advanced device. This device...
Parkinson's disease might be more than just a movement disorder. Recent findings hint that it could also mess with how the body handles sugar. This isn't just about diabetes, but also about low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. A study took a closer look at this, tracking blood sugar levels in Parkinson's patients over two weeks. The study aimed to find out how often th...
Managing type 2 diabetes is a daily challenge. It's not just about taking medication. Food choices play a big role. A recent study looked at how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help. CGM tracks blood sugar levels in real time. This helps people see how their food affects them. The study reviewed many trials. These trials tested CGM in people with type 2 diab...
Managing type 2 diabetes is no easy task. It can lead to serious health problems, such as heart issues, kidney failure, and even vision loss. That's why keeping track of blood sugar levels is so crucial. This is where continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) comes into play. These devices track blood sugar levels around the clock. Unlike the traditional fingerstick method...
In long-term care facilities, managing diabetes is a big deal. The usual advice is to avoid low blood sugar, known as hypoglycemia, and high blood sugar that causes symptoms. But is this enough? Continuous glucose monitoring, or CGM, is a tool that tracks blood sugar levels all day. It was used to check how well diabetes is managed in these facilities. The results m...
Latinos with type 2 diabetes often face unique challenges. Many do not use intensive insulin management. This makes it hard to keep blood sugar levels in check. There is a need for better solutions. Some researchers looked into how real-time continuous glucose monitoring (RT-CGM) can help. They also explored how culturally tailored education can make a differenc...
People with Type 1 diabetes face unique challenges, especially when they need hemodialysis in a hospital. One big question is how well continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems work for these patients. CGM devices are designed to track blood sugar levels in real-time, which is super important for people with Type 1 diabetes. But do they work as well for those on he...
Eating right can make a big difference for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a useful tool that helps them see how what they eat affects their blood sugar levels in real time. But what happens when people with T2D start using CGM with a focus on their diet? This question is worth exploring. By keeping an eye on their food choic...
Adults with short bowel syndrome often rely on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) for nourishment. One common issue they face is abnormal blood sugar levels, also known as dysglycemia. A recent study aimed to map out the 24-hour blood sugar profiles of these adults using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The goal was to understand the factors that impact blood sugar l...
Diabetes, a health condition marked by too much sugar in the blood, isn't always easy to spot early. Traditional signs like high glucose levels can change throughout the day or miss early warning signs. A team of researchers has come up with a clever tool that uses two different methods to catch diabetes early. They made a tiny probe that shines bright and also chang...