Diabetes drug may help reduce risk of heart, kidney disease
Type 2 diabetes which affects around 450 million people worldwide also increases the risks of stroke and heart attack.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
Suffering from type-II diabetes? Self-monitoring may not help your diagnosis!
The results of a randomised trial suggested that self-monitoring should not be a routine in these patients. Many patients with type 2 diabetes not treated with insulin regularly perform self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), although the value of that practice has been debated.
Jun 13, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
How to choose a successful dietary weight loss strategy
For most people with prediabetes, a fibre-rich diet without calorie restriction will be very effective and has been shown to improve diabetes markers. In this population, carbohydrates or fats should be adjusted based on fasting insulin levels.
Jun 12, 2017, 13:45 PM IST
Daily health text messages may help in managing diabetes
The findings indicated that after the trial ended, 96 percent of the study group participants said the text messages helped them to manage their diabetes `a lot` and 97 percent said that they would recommend the program to friends and family members.
Jun 10, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
Binge drinking in teens may up Type 2 diabetes risk among women
A new study has found that binge drinking as a teenager may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women.
Jun 08, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
People with mild sleep apnoea at higher risk of hypertension, diabetes
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a serious chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep.
Jun 05, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
This is how bacteria in your body triggers diabetes
Metabolic syndrome, which has become far more common due to a rise in obesity rates among adults, is a leading risk factor for many serious, life-threatening diseases, including Type-2 diabetes and heart disease.
May 31, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
Diabetics may be able to avoid amputation with new therapy soon
It has long been known that macrophages play a key role in the normal wound healing process.
May 29, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
New diabetes drug in the offing: You could be saying farewell to insulin shots soon!
The new potential drugs have a completely different action than the most commonly prescribed anti-diabetic, Metformin, which acts on the liver to reduce glucose production
May 19, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
India ranks 154th out of 195 countries on healthcare index, lags behind Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
India came at 154th position in the ranking of healthcare quality in 195 countries, whereas some countries like South Korea, Peru and China have seen greatest improvements in healthcare access and quality since 1990.
May 19, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
Couch potatoes beware! This will happen if you sit around for two weeks
The study has showed that just 14 days of physical inactivity in young healthy people can cause obesity, poor metabolic health, accelerated musculoskeletal decline, and potentially premature death.
May 17, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Pregnant? Hot weather may increase your risk for gestational diabetes
A new study suggests that pregnant women who expose themselves to temperatures averaging 24 degrees Celsius or above are at greater the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
May 15, 2017, 16:13 PM IST
This novel cell replacement therapy offers hope for diabetes patients
This is indeed a good news for diabetic people on insulin. A recent study has found that the novel tissue-engineered islet transplant offers hope to people suffering from diabetes.
May 12, 2017, 01:05 AM IST
Cooking in oil fish during pregnancy may decrease risk of diabetes in children
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system turns on the body and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
May 06, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
This pair of smart contact lens may diagnose diabetes, glaucoma
Since blood sugar can be measured with tears, many attempts have been made to monitor diabetes with contact lenses. However, their biggest drawback has been poor wearability.
May 05, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
Keep diabetes in check with new smartphone controlled system
The new system developed by researchers, including those from East China Normal University, involves engineering insulin-producing cells to do their work when illuminated with infrared light.
Apr 29, 2017, 18:26 PM IST
Artificial pancreas found to be safe and effective for young children
Artificial pancreas automates the blood sugar control for people with Type-1 diabetes.
Apr 29, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
Here comes a diabetes app to forecast blood sugar levels
Researchers have developed a new personalised app that can allow people with type 2 diabetes to keep a track on their blood sugar levels.
Apr 28, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
33 percent Indians over 30-years-old are victims of lifestyle diseases, says report
While men were found to be victims of diabetes, cholesterol and cardiac related problems, women were found to have issues related to low BP and thyroid.
Apr 14, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Omega-6 fats may make girls lazy, elevate diabetes risk
Previously, heart disease was linked to saturated fats -- an idea that has become increasingly controversial in recent years.
Apr 13, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
