Diabetes

We don't age gradually

Study finds we get old faster at certain ages

Scientists find that people experience accelerated aging processes twice during their lifetime, at age 44 and 60.

What is the cost of Rybelsus if I have health insurance?

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States has approved the drug Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes treatment.

Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk

New study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse; the findings may lead to a strategy for reversing this susceptibility.

Israeli research:

Gut microbes can diagnose gestational diabetes

Early diagnosis can effectively reduce adverse outcomes for mother and baby.

Watch: Israeli company on the cusp of finding diabetes cure?

4.2 million people succumbed to the disease in 2019 and by 2045, it's projected that 700 million will be diagnosed with the condition.

New research:

New cases of type 2 diabetes in kids doubled during lockdown

"Being confined at home" led to serious health consequences, say John Hopkins researchers.

Researcher: CDC's COVID-diabetes study is 'embarassing'

SF physician slams new CDC study showing association between COVID and diabetes in children. 'Wouldn't pass at a 7th grade science fair.'

CDC: COVID-19 may increase diabetes risk in children

Children who recovered from coronavirus found to be at significantly increased risk of developing Type 1, Type 2, diabetes, CDC finds.

Bar-Ilan University launches groundbreaking diabetes initiative

New initiative will tackle diabetes, reduce healthcare disparities in Galilee, while developing innovations that will have a global impact.

Israeli study links blood sugar level with COVID-19 risk

Research: Non-diabetic patients with high fasting sugar levels more likely to suffer severe COVID-19 than patients with lower sugar levels.

Watch: Oral insulin pills for Diabetes available soon?

Israeli CEO of US-based firm says Phase #3 of trial for pill making life easier & more comfortable for Diabetes patients underway.

Israeli insulin pill enters final stage of testing

Pill to replace insulin shots for diabetics enters the final stage of testing.

What's your Covid age?

The comorbidities that may just tip the scales.

New diet program sees 50% of type 2 diabetics go into remission

Successful UK trial spurs NHS to offer 5,000 people the chance to try the program for free.

Israel develops drug to prevent type 2 diabetes

Jerusalem biopharma develops drug to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Moms who breastfeed at lower risk of diabetes

Mothers who breastfeed at least 12 months have lower risk of hypertension, diabetes, than other new mothers, meta-analysis shows.

Israeli scientists say cure for diabetes coming soon

Betalin Therapeutics touts 'Engineered Micro Pancreas' as replacement for insulin injections for diabetes patients.

Mother arrested for injecting kids with insulin to get benefits

Mother of 10 suspected of injecting 5 of her children with insulin to fake their diabetes, get annuities from National Insurance Institute.

‘We’ve been treating diabetes all wrong’

Dr. Mariela Glandt speaks about how lifestyle changes are the most effective tool for diabetes care.

New glasses may prevent vision loss in diabetics

Rambam physician discovers new cause of vision loss in diabetics, creates new glasses to prevent impaired vision.

Study shows marriage improves survival rates

British study finds married people more likely to live even if they suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

What's killing Palestinians?

PA health ministry publishes stats on diabetes in time for World Health Day, revealing the disease is on the rise. Is it the leading killer?

Israeli-developed intelligent socks will help diabetics

Hebrew U students aim to reduce foot ulcers by linking pressure-sensing socks to a smartphone app that informs patients of developing risk.

70% of soldiers gain weight during their service

Knesset Health Committee gathers forces from across country to fight obesity and diabetes as problem affects 15% of populace.

Another terror effect

More Girls Than Boys Born in Rocket-Plagued City

More premature, underweight births found in rocket-plagued Sderot – and more female babies. Juvenile diabetes also linked to war.

How Can Diabetics 'Survive' the Seder?

Chief Ashkenanic Rabbi David Lau has some help for diabetics wondering how they will navigate the caloric challenges of the Seder.

Cancer #1 Killer in Israel, Alzheimer’s Deaths Rising

Mortality statistics from Israel’s Health Ministry released Sunday held good news and bad for residents in the Jewish State.

Israeli Drug Firm’s Diabetes Drug Passes Test

A small Israeli drug firm called Kamada reports its drug for juvenile diabetes has passed an interim Phase I and II trial.

Dead Sea Water Good for Diabetics

The lowest place on earth has the power to bring down a person's high blood sugar, a new study claims. (Vote for Dead Sea in contest below).

Israeli Drug: No More Insulin Injections?

Two Israeli-based firms try out a peptide aimed at stopping Type 1 diabetes at its source and eliminate the need for insulin injections.

US Researcher to Lead Diabetes & Metabolic Center at Rambam

World-renowned diabetes expert Professor Derek LeRoith is tapped to lead a new clinical research center at Rambam Hospital.