Month: March 2024

FDA Approves First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the use of Dexcom’s device, making it the first continuous glucose monitor to be available over the counter, the health regulator said on Tuesday. Dexcom’s shares rose 2.2% in extended trading. The device, known as… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on March 5, 2024

Too Little Sleep Increases Risk for Diabetes

Are you typically getting only a few hours sleep each night? Besides leaving you groggy all day, your insomnia could also be raising your odds for Type 2 diabetes, new research shows. Compared to people who slept the recommended seven/eight hours per night, folks who… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 5, 2024

Sweetened drinks linked to atrial fibrillation risk

An analysis of health data in the UK Biobank found a 20% higher risk of irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation, among people who said they drank two liters or more per week (about 67 ounces) of artificially sweetened drinks. The risk was 10% higher among people who said they drank similar amounts of […]

Published on March 5, 2024