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


Red light found to reduce blood-sugar levels - study

The study highlights the significant long-term consequences for human health, an intervention could reduce damaging fluctuations of blood glucose in the body.

A person receives a test for diabetes during Care Harbor LA free medical clinic in Los Angeles, California

Rebar launches a series of beverages tailored for diabetics

Rebar introduces diabetic-friendly beverages based on fruit sugar, with a 25% reduction in carbs, in collaboration with the DMC Medical Center.


United Hatzalah volunteer saves man during mid-flight medical emergency

"I'm blessed to have been in the right place at the right time," Ungar said about his life-saving work.

 Dr. Ungar together with the flight crew watching over the revived patient, December 28, 2023.

What viruses can trigger juvenile diabetes?

Jerusalem team disproves belief that a virus always triggers type-1 diabetes and suggest ways with potential to treat and cure it in the future

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

Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk - study

New Weizmann Institute study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse.

 Lung tissue of a diabetic mouse (right) contains fewer immune cells (small purple dots) than that of a non-diabetic animal (left).

Israel-Hamas war: 11 diabetics held hostage in Gaza without medication

11 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have diabetes, facing increased risks of blindness, amputation, heart attack, stroke, and even cancer due to a lack of medication.

A blood glucose test is done to check sugar levels in a Type 2 Diabetes patient

Hadassah doctors save Sderot resident's eyesight

Shimon and his family relocate to a Dead Sea hotel after a rocket strike in Sderot. Hadassah doctors perform crucial eye tests, saving his eyes.


War and diabetes: Managing your blood sugar levels amid Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war has heightened stress and anxiety levels, increasing the risk of diabetes. Why does this occur and how can it be prevented and managed?


Eating red meat significantly increases risk of type-2 diabetes - study

Eating a lot of red meat is linked to a higher risk of type-2 diabetes

 A Burger King whopper and fries.

Middle-aged ‘night owls’ more likely than ‘early birds’ to develop type-2 diabetes

The Nurses’ Health Study II is among the most extensive investigations into risk factors for major chronic diseases in women.

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