Smartphones will now be capable of delivering insulin doses to patients after the recent approval by the US FDA of a smartphone app. Tandem Diabetes Care recently announced that the FDA approved the delivery of insulin through their mobile app. According to John Sheridan, the president, and CEO of Tandem […]
Diabetes is a chronic illness that is more and more common among kids and adults globally. When uncontrolled, it can cause severe damage and increase the risk of kidney illness, heart illness, blindness, etc. Pre-diabetes has also been associated with these conditions. Diet plays a crucial role in diabetes management. […]
A group of scientists from leading chemical labs in India has made a thermostable variety of insulin that doesn’t require refrigeration. Hailed as a major breakthrough in science, this is important in the world of diabetes treatment as portability has long been an issue for people dependent on insulin shots. […]
Did you know that sage is a staple herb in different cuisines worldwide? Also known as garden or common sage, this herb is part of the mint family, along with its ‘siblings’, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary. Sage is known for its strong and earthy flavor and this is why […]
A research team from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis successfully used human stem cells as cells able to produce insulin. This important breakthrough may have big implications for more than 420 million individuals worldwide who’re diagnosed with diabetes. The cells helped control the blood sugar levels […]
Also known as lady’s finger or Bhindi, okra is a flowering perennial which belongs to the Malvaceae family. It grows in warm temperatures and tropical regions. When the pods are almost mature, they are collected and ready for consumption. Okra is a nutritious plant, low on calories, and beneficial for […]
According to anecdotal evidence, when combined, honey and cinnamon, two natural ingredients abundant in health benefits, can help with a long list of health problems. Honey is a sweet liquid which is produced by bees and it has long been used as a food and as a cure. Unrefined, raw […]
As you may already know, diabetes is a condition characterised by high levels of sugar in the blood. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Since diabetics need to pay a lot of attention to their diets in addition to taking a prescribed therapy, it is […]
According to statistics, Americans consume 630 pounds of dairy on a yearly basis, whether in the form of yogurt, milk, ice cream or cheese. All types of milk, whether from humans, goats or cows has a natural amount of different hormones, including progesterone and estrogen. As hormones such as estrogen […]
When there is something wrong happening in our bodies, in most cases, we will experience specific symptoms which are the body’s way of signalling us of an underlying issue, as noted on David Wolfe. At first, slow healing of wounds, blurry vision, and feeling hungry all the time may not […]