Current Events in the U.S.

Downtown LA under curfew due to anti-ICE protests turning violent, Trump administration deploying Marines and National Guard, immigration crackdown causing workers to leave, Trump's appeal hearing for criminal conviction today, home insurance premiums rising due to climate change, continuous glucose monitors benefiting individuals with diabetes, FDA approval for general use questioned

Importance of Blood Sugar Levels for Brain Health

Dr. Paul Saphier, M.D., a neurosurgeon, discusses the importance of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels for brain health, with a focus on using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to lower the risk of dementia.

Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors by Athletes for Performance Optimization

This article discusses how athletes are using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to optimize their performance for the upcoming Paris Olympics, even though there is no proven benefit yet. Companies like Abbott and Dexcom are targeting the sports and wellness market with these devices, originally developed for diabetes patients.