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Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2023
Sugar substitutes can affect the human body in surprising ways
Non-nutritive sweeteners – also known as artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without the calories.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2022
Could insulin come in a pill? Groundbreaking molecule mimics insulin
Mebourne researchers have answered a 100-year-old question in diabetes research: can a molecule different to insulin have the same effect?
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 11, 2022
Groundbreaking new pill can both prevent and treat type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing disease effects.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2022
Researchers develop a groundbreaking treatment for diabetes using ultrasound
Are we moving closer to the day when diabetes is no longer monitored and managed by blood sugar tests, insulin injections or drug treatments
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2022
Breakthrough technology measures glucose levels without drawing blood
This is a revolutionary, non-invasive technique for testing blood glucose levels, using electromagnetic (EM)-wave-based glucose sensor.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2022
Honey is good for your cardiometabolic health, study finds
Honey improves key measures of cardiometabolic health, including blood sugar and cholesterol levels — especially if the honey is raw.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022
Groundbreaking oral medication prevents and treats type 1 diabetes
Researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing the disease.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022
Sugar substitutes found to affect the human body in surprising ways
Sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without all the calories.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2022
Researchers develop a cure for diabetes using ultrasound
Are we moving closer to the day when diabetes is no longer monitored and managed with blood sugar tests, insulin or drug treatments.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 4, 2022
Non-invasive blood glucose monitor is 90% accurate
As a child, Maria Valero witnessed her diabetic father prick his finger several times a day to draw blood and check his glucose levels.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2022
Recommended blood sugar levels to avoid diabetes-related damage
People with diabetes may experience damage to the small blood vessels in various organs. The reasons for this are unclear.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 11, 2022
Revolutionary new drug prevents and treats type 1 diabetes
Researchers developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing inflammation.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 20, 2022
Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
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Joshua Shavit
Jul 7, 2022
80% of Americans have poor cardiovascular health -- here's what we can do about it
About 80% of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the AHA’s new Life’s Essential 8™ checklist.
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 9, 2022
Traditional native Indian medicine found effective in treatment of type 2 diabetes
Ayurveda is a traditional medical system that has been used for thousands of years in many South Asian countries such as India and Nepal.
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 5, 2022
New custom program helps diabetics control their blood sugar and weight
Program tailored for people living with diabetes helped participants lose weight, lower blood glucose levels, and improve overall wellbeing
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 5, 2022
Here's why not all obese people will develop type 2 diabetes
Researchers have invented a new analytical method that sheds light on why some obese patients develop type 2 diabetes and others don’t.
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Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2022
Protein supplement controls Type 2 diabetes, study finds
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
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Joseph Shavit
May 11, 2022
Tiny work-out monitor tracks blood sugar levels and several other health stats in real-time
Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout.
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Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2022
Vegan diets boost weight loss, lowers blood sugar in adults
A 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults.
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