People with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels. With ...

For people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), keeping blood sugar levels in check is a constant challenge. A new clinical trial at UVA is aiming to simplify diabetes management by testing an ...

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Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, are devices that track blood sugar in real-time and can tell wearers how their bodies ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Of the many health metrics to monitor, blood sugar levels are of great significance, as they can serve as an indicator of overall health.

Bitter melon may contain compounds that may help lower blood sugar. However, if you consume it in excess or with certain medications, it may have negative effects on your health. Bitter melon ...

Taking prednisone can make the liver resistant to insulin, raising blood sugar levels and potentially leading to steroid-induced diabetes. Steroids may also worsen existing diabetes symptoms.

Excess cortisol increases your heart rate, makes you more alert by increasing norepinephrine (a neurotransmitter that can also make you feel anxious) and increases your blood sugar, Scott explains. " ...

They may even boost metabolism by increasing the uptake of glucose (or sugar) in cells ... a process in which a machine filters blood to remove waste and excess water when the kidneys no longer ...