Diabetes

How to identify a sugar crash before it takes a heavy toll

A sharp drop in blood sugar is an immediate health hazard that requires rapid identification and proper treatment by those around the patient in order to prevent severe complications.

Diabetes test
A massive study spanning nearly 40 years found that eating french fries three times a week could raise the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%

Eating this 3 times a week? The risk of diabetes could skyrocket by 20%

Sugar–free wafers

Sugar–free wafers – Are they really suitable for diabetes?

Sunflower seeds

The nuts and seeds Israelis love can prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart attacks


How stress affects pregnancy: Israeli study finds war may lead to obstetric complications

A new study by Bar-Ilan University shows how war-related stress may lead to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Pregnancy (Illustrative)

Daily chickpea consumption lowers cholesterol in prediabetics, study shows

Participants consuming a cup of chickpeas daily saw total cholesterol decrease from 200.4 to 185.8 mg/dL over 12 weeks.

 Daily chickpea consumption lowers cholesterol in prediabetics, study shows.

Scientists 3D print functional human pancreatic islets, a breakthrough for diabetes treatment

Dr. Perrier: "We are getting closer to the goal of developing a standard treatment for diabetes that could one day make insulin injections unnecessary".

 Pancreas with islet cells.

Seven-year study reveals hidden cognitive risks linked to prolonged sitting

The study emphasizes that beyond regular physical activity, there is critical importance in reducing overall sitting time during the day.

 Seven-year study reveals hidden cognitive risks linked to prolonged sitting.

Israeli copper dressings match gold standard in diabetic wound care, study finds

A groundbreaking study finds that copper-infused dressings developed in Israel are as effective as standard therapies — at a fraction of the cost.

 Copper infused wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcers

Jewish actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, medical examiner says

An unnamed source told NBC News Trachtenberg had received a liver transplant before her death, although the reason for the organ transfer is not public knowledge.

 Actress Michelle Trachtenberg arrives for the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington April 25, 2015.

Study links food additive mixtures in ultra-processed foods to higher type 2 diabetes risk

While previous studies have examined the effects of individual additives, none have looked at the potential health impact of consuming them in combination.

 Processed food.

Daily mango consumption improves insulin sensitivity in overweight adults, study finds

A study in Nutrients finds regular mango intake boosts insulin sensitivity and fights inflammation in overweight or obese adults.

 Daily mango consumption improves insulin sensitivity in overweight adults, study finds.

A sweetener based on natural ingredients, 0 calories, and no aftertaste

New on the shelf: A sugar substitute for sweetening from the brand SweetZero, based on natural ingredients, 0 calories, no aftertaste, dissolves easily, suitable for vegans and diabetics.

 SWEET ZERO

WATCH: 'The DNA of TAU is about providing access for students to talk to people and ask questions'

Zack Dvey-Aharon, Ph.D., Co-Founder & CEO of AEYE Health, in conversation with Jake Laznik, Senior Breaking News Desk Manager, The Jerusalem Post.

 Zack Dvey-Aharon, Ph.D., Co-Founder & CEO of AEYE Health, speaks with Jake Laznik, Senior Breaking News Desk Manager at the Jerusalem Post