In America, where obesity affects nearly four in ten adults and drives epidemic levels of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, joint problems, and early mortality, the quest for effective weight loss has become a national obsession. Decades of public health campaigns, fad diets, and gym memberships have delivered disappointing long-term results for most people, fueling […]
Diabetes App Forecasts Blood Sugar Levels
Columbia University researchers have developed a personalized algorithm that predicts the impact of particular foods on an individual’s blood sugar levels. The algorithm has been integrated into an app, Glucoracle, that will allow individuals with type 2 diabetes to keep a tighter rein on their glucose levels — the key to preventing or controlling the […]