Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is vital to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. Its primary purpose is to allow cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream, providing energy for ...

If you've ever paid attention to food labels, you've likely noticed that many ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup, end with the suffix "ose." This is because this suffix is one way ...

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition where your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes properly, causing blood sugar levels to rise. Keeping an eye on your ...

People with type I diabetes have to inject themselves multiple times a day with manufactured insulin to maintain healthy levels of the hormone, as their bodies do not naturally produce enough. The ...

Research explores \"Type 3\" diabetes, referring to brain insulin resistance, which may increase dementia and Alzheimer's ...

Insulin resistance affects millions of Americans who don’t even know they have it. This condition occurs when cells throughout the body stop responding properly to insulin, the hormone that regulates ...

Many people are confused by normal fasting sugar readings alongside higher HbA1c lab results. This mismatch highlights hidden ...

Kelly et al performed a systematic review to evaluate the association between elevated plasma insulin levels and the traits associated with metabolic syndrome. 9 The metabolic traits examined included ...

Scientists have engineered a modified insulin that reduces its activity at low glucose levels. This glucose-responsive insulin could prevent people with diabetes from experiencing dangerously low ...