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.

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

Tech Talk: Israeli firm wins landmark FDA clearance for injection-based diabetes app

A problem affecting millions of patients worldwide. Chronic wounds that fail to heal.

The Israeli drug that will revolutionize treatment for diabetes patients worldwide

Diabetes test

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


Hadassah study: Women who underwent breast reduction surgery are healthier – and this is the reason

A research team from Hadassah Hospital found that breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

Breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

Type-2 diabetes raises schizophrenia risk in elderly, especially women, Israeli researchers found

Type-2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, characterized by high blood-sugar levels and associated with damage to blood vessels, the heart, and the nervous system.

PROF. STEPHEN LEVINE, from the University of Haifa.

Dr. Maya Rosman explains: This is how you can prevent diabetes through nutrition

The diabetes data in Israel revealed in recent reports are dramatic – but this is not a decree of fate. Here is everything you need to know.

A man is suffering from chest pain

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.