Chronic exposure to hyperglycemia can lead to cellular dysfunction that may become irreversible over time, a process that is termed glucose toxicity. Our perspective about glucose toxicity as it ...

Normal blood sugar levels are about 70-100 mg/dL. Your blood sugar will naturally fluctuate a bit throughout the day in response to food and other factors. However, it ideally stays within a set ...

Adults in the US who want to measure their blood glucose levels using a wearable sensor will soon be able to buy one over-the-counter (OTC) for the first time. The FDA has cleared Dexcom’s Stelo ...

Almost two billion passengers undertake international and domestic air travel each year. [1,2] As the population ages and our ability to care for patients with cardiac disease improves, an ...

Leg pain and cramps can happen because of diabetes-related nerve damage. Blood sugar management and certain medications may be able to help treat this diabetes complication symptom. People with ...

Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) may help people lower or manage their blood sugar levels. Examples include whole grains, nuts, legumes, some fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and lean proteins ...

Whichever category you fall into, you can take appropriate steps to control your glucose levels before, during, and after surgery. The stress of an operation, along with potential changes in lifestyle ...

It was introduced in 1981 by David Jenkins, MD, a scientist at the University of Toronto, to express how much dietary carbohydrates impact blood sugar (glucose) levels. GI is a numerical way of ...