How Is a CSF Glucose Test Done? The most common way to check the glucose in your cerebrospinal fluid is by performing a lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap. In some cases, your doctor can also ...

Let’s face it, people love acronyms. And chances are that if you’re even remotely connected to the diabetes community, “CGM” is a term you hear and see tossed around often. As a reminder, CGM stands ...

I've used my Oura Ring the past few years to track my sleep, recovery and stress. I'm constantly experimenting with the latest health tech, so I was naturally intrigued when Oura Ring recently ...

Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RD Key Takeaways The body breaks down food into glucose (a simple sugar) and releases it into the bloodstream, where it is carried to cells to fuel the body's ...

Typically, a person’s fasting blood sugar level should be below 99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Keeping blood glucose levels within a safe range can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

I paired my Oura ring with Dexcom's Stelo AI-powered CGM and learned three key things about my eating habits. Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals. She is a ...

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in blood. The body gets glucose from the food we eat. This sugar is an important source of energy and provides nutrients to the body's organs, muscles ...