Technology can help better control blood sugar and simplify managing type 2 diabetes. This article discusses some of the best ways to use technology for diabetes. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is wearable technology used to monitor glucose levels at all times. A sensor is placed beneath the arm's or belly's skin and reads interstitial glucose,…

In people with type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing β cells that control blood glucose levels and are part of a group of cells in the pancreas called pancreatic islets. In research published in Cell Reports Medicine, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of…

Diabetes can be easily prevented with a good lifestyle and proper diet. These tips will help you develop healthy eating habits. The incidence of diabetes is on the rise with the number of cases growing by the year. According to data from The World Health Organization, the number of people suffering from diabetes rose 300…

Cancer immunotherapy using immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) agents have proven to be revolutionary in many areas of oncology. One way to improve the specificity of this therapy is the use of molecules that enhance the processing of the tumor cell recognition molecules called class I major histocompatibility antigens 1 (MHC-I), that are presented to immune cells to…

Researchers report that 80% of U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes aren’t getting treatments that they are eligible for.The treatments involve two types of medications, including the drug Ozempic.Experts say cost is a major issue, although they hope that barrier will lessen with more alternative and generic drugs coming on the market. More than eight…