Diabetes

Sunlight helps Diabetic patients keep glucose in the normal range, study shows

Older adults with type 2 diabetes kept blood glucose in the normal range longer and showed a lower respiratory exchange ratio under natural light than under artificial LED lighting.

 An illustrative image of sunlight.
 AMIT Makif Sderot outdoor campus and play areas

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Red meat

Large study: High consumption of red meat was linked to the risk of this disease

Technion–Israel Institute of Technology

Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows


Protect the center of vision - diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases

Early diagnosis and persistence in treatment can prevent vision loss in retinal diseases AMD and DME. Treatment options available today can change the course of the disease.


Hebrew University research paves way for future type 1 diabetes treatment

The findings on beta cells shed light on the potential role of aging beta cells in immune regulation and their relevance to autoimmune reactions in type- 1 diabetes.

 Adult pancreatic islets marking senescent beta cells

Revolutionizing diabetic retinopathy screening with AI

AEYE Health receives first-ever FDA approval for fully autonomous AI diabetic retinopathy diagnostic, combining mobility and affordability.


How important are the correct shoes? Doctor weighs in

On this month's episode of Hadassah On Call, Dr. Yechiel Gellman, senior foot and ankle surgeon at the Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses foot health.

 Your Best Foot Forward

FDA approves the first fully autonomous AI for portable diabetic retinopathy screening

AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI, AEYE-DS, enables autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld cameras, revolutionizing eye care accessibility and outcomes.

 Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020

Consuming certain food additive emulsifiers may be linked with developing type-2 diabetes

Emulsifiers – often added to processed and packaged foods such as cakes, cookies, and yogurt, among others – are among the most commonly used additives.

In countries like the United States, more than 60% of the average person’s diet consists of ultra-processed foods. (Illustrative).

Israeli Health Ministry forbids sale of Ozempic for weight loss

Israelis with obesity had received special authorization (form 29C) to use Ozempic, though they were not diabetic, leading to a nearly year-long depletion of Ozempic stocks and a severe shortage.

 Ozempic.

Development for diabetes: Cow in Brazil produces human insulin in milk

A brown cow from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement could herald a new era in insulin production.

Milk poured in a glass (illustrative)

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.