Increased sleep, chronic short sleep linked to diabetes in women
The researchers found that chronically sleeping six hours or less per day as well as increases in sleep duration of more than two hours per day were associated with modest increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Nov 03, 2015, 10:17 AM IST
NBRI announces herbal drug to cure type-2 diabetes
An anti-diabetes herbal drug that costs Rs.5 per pill, developed by two Lucknow-based Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories, has been launched in parts of north India.
Oct 27, 2015, 22:42 PM IST
Diabetic? Daily glass of red wine can improve heart health
A glass of red wine every night may help people with Type-2 diabetes manage their cholesterol and cardiac health, suggests new research.
Oct 13, 2015, 20:08 PM IST
Gene that influences women's body shape and diabetes risk
As with most studies of this type, the effect on diabetes risk was modest, though statistically significant.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:41 PM IST
At genetic risk for diabetes? You need to exercise more
While exercise is good for everyone, those with an immediate relative - mother, father or sibling - with Type-2 diabetes need to exercise more than others to derive the same preventive benefit, says a study.
Oct 04, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
Here`s how anti-diabetic drugs can help you with binge-eating
As per a recent study, diabetes medication can help you reduce the food intake.
Sep 30, 2015, 13:40 PM IST
Diabetes medication could treat alcohol addiction
A medication used for diabetes and obesity could also be used for the treatment of alcohol dependence, suggests new research.
Sep 26, 2015, 16:02 PM IST
Scientists unveil `dimmer switch` for type-2 diabetes
Researchers have identified a 'dimmer switch' which could delay the onset of Type-2 diabetes.
Sep 22, 2015, 13:51 PM IST
Serious liver disease goes 'unnoticed' in type 2 diabetes patients
A new research has revealed that Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NFLD) is a frequent finding problem in type 2 diabetes patients, but most of the time either this is neglected or goes unnoticed.
Sep 22, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Beware! Smoking can make you diabetic
Smoking cigarettes or breathing in second-hand tobacco smoke significantly increases the risk of Type-2 diabetes, warns a new study.
Sep 18, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
Hour-long daytime nap ups diabetes risk
While taking short naps may be good for your health, extending it to an hour or more significantly increases risk of developing diabetes, says a new study.
Sep 18, 2015, 11:49 AM IST
Marijuana use linked to poor blood sugar control
Marijuana users are more likely to have prediabetes - the state of poor blood sugar control that can progress to Type-2 diabetes - than those who have never used the drug, new research has found.
Sep 14, 2015, 14:01 PM IST
