Insulin Resistance

Blood sugar maintenance mechanism revealed in DNA study

By Elissa Wolfson

DNA study reveals how healthy blood sugar levels are maintained after eating — and how that process may go wrong in type 2 diabetes.

June 9, 2023

Allara launches new hormone test for women

By LabPulse.com staff writers

The test measures several factors, including anti-müllerian hormone (AMH), testosterone, and thyroid levels, to determine potential hormonal imbalances and conditions, including polycystic ovarian syndrome. Additionally, the test analyzes metabolic factors, including insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, vitamin deficiencies, and inflammation levels.

November 2, 2021

Is blood sugar testing needed for all COVID-19 patients?

By Theresa Pablos

Researchers from Wuhan, China assessed 28-day mortality outcomes for 605 patients with COVID-19 at two hospitals in the province. Patients with high fasting glucose levels at admission were far more likely to die than those with normal readings, leading the researchers to recommend blood sugar testing for all COVID-19 patients.

July 13, 2020