Diabetes
Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds
A first-of-its-kind Israeli study found that most young people with type 1 diabetes completed Jewish fasts safely, with insulin pump changes improving their chances of success.
Tech Talk: Israeli firm wins landmark FDA clearance for injection-based diabetes app
The Israeli drug that will revolutionize treatment for diabetes patients worldwide
How to identify a sugar crash before it takes a heavy toll
Large study: High consumption of red meat was linked to the risk of this disease
Red meat has long been flagged by health authorities, but whereas in the past it was linked to heart disease and stroke – this time a connection to diabetes was found.
Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows
The study, which is peer-reviewed and published in Science introduces a “living, cell-based implant” that works as a pancreas and is protected against immune rejection by a novel system.
Israeli study finds vouchers tied to blood sugar control boost diabetes outcomes like new drugs
According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than 500 million people worldwide have Type 2 diabetes.
Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes
Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.
Do Your Parents Have Diabetes? You Should Know That Sometimes, Less Is More
A new medical approach suggests breaking old habits, pausing and reassessing whether the current medication regimen truly fits your parents’ needs today. Because sometimes, less really is more.
Before starting with medications: How to balance blood sugar levels with naturopathy
Nearly 700,000 Israelis have diabetes, the fourth leading cause of death, but proper nutrition, medicinal plants, and a holistic approach can help balance blood sugar and improve metabolic health.
Placental errors may explain gestational diabetes risks, study finds
“By understanding how gestational diabetes disrupts the placenta at the molecular level, we can begin to imagine new ways to protect the offspring,” said Dr. Tal Schiller of HUJI Faculty of Medicine.
10 percent of Israelis suffer from this disease – and it is very dangerous for women
For World Diabetes Day, an expert explains why diabetes is more severe in women, its unique complications, and how personalized care can reduce risks.
Artificial sweeteners help obese people lose 1.6 kg in a year and improve gut bacteria
WHO recommends against using low-calorie sweeteners for weight control, citing risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
The secret to lasting health changes: Motivation, ability, and environment - opinion
Setting measurable and attainable health goals is a big part of success, but it's important to keep it up in the long term.
