That is the number of women in the United States that have reported completed or attempted rape during their lifetime — 21% of the population, about 1 in every 5 women [1].

Severe malnutrition presenting as kwashiorkor or marasmus is still a significant health problem in developing countries (1,2). The HIV/AIDS epidemic has increased case fatality rates of severe ...

An FDA-cleared server that collects wireless data from the Telcare glucose meter. The data is displayed in easy-to-read graphics along with messaging from the caregiver.

Knowing what to do if you’re prone to dips in your blood sugar can help keep you safe. You may try fast-acting juice or glucose, or adjust your insulin dose to help quickly raise your blood ...

During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of wellness to make it accessible to any reader. She was also passionate about exploring the intersections of health, history ...

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Research shows a direct link between more frequent blood sugar testing and a lower A1C. At-home monitoring can be done with either a glucometer or a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS). A ...

For at-home monitoring of blood glucose levels, the following tests are available and widely used: Glucose meter (glucometer): This device takes a small sample of blood from your fingertip.

Moreover, cardiovascular and kidney benefits extend beyond patients with diabetes. The dramatic kidney benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors documented in CKD in adult patients underscores the need for ...

Feeling tired? Hangry? Having an 11am slump? Craving biscuits at 3pm? It may be your blood sugar. You might associate glucose monitoring with diabetes, but, she says, it’s not just people with ...

Taking prednisone can make the liver resistant to insulin, raising blood sugar levels and potentially leading to steroid-induced diabetes. Steroids may also worsen existing diabetes symptoms ...

Republished Jan. 26 with details of what the technology will mean and when it might launch. Health monitoring is a key part of technology, from the brilliant Oura Ring to the many health and ...