Can moderate consumption of alcohol reduce diabetes risk? Researchers say yes!
Researchers surveyed more than 70,000 people on their alcohol intake – how much and how often they drank.
Jul 28, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Monitoring spread of diabetes becomes easy with Google searches
Researchers at University of Warwick in the UK propose that key words entered into search engines - or posted on social media - which are related to symptoms and risk-factors of diabetes
Jul 27, 2017, 14:04 PM IST
Diabetes and sleep apnoea may lead to vision loss: Study
Previous studies have shown a link between OSA and diabetic retinopathy.
Jul 11, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Limit your 'good fat' intake - It can still lead to fatty liver disease
In the study, Duwaerts and her colleagues analysed the role of different nutrients in the development of fatty liver disease.
Jun 28, 2017, 16:53 PM IST
Unable to manage your blood sugar? Put your trust in broccoli!
Type 2 diabetes affects around 450 million people worldwide and as many as 15 percent of those patients cannot take the first-line therapy metformin because of kidney damage risks.
Jun 15, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
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
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
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
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
Regular use of sunscreen can cause vitamin D deficiency
Researchers claim nearly one billion people worldwide may be having deficient or insufficient levels of Vitamin D due to inadequate sun exposure related to sunscreen use.
May 02, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Noodles can now be a healthier option
Instant, or generally pre-cooked, noodles provided respite by helping us prepare a meal in just two minutes.
May 01, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
People working in night shifts find it harder to control diabetes, says study
The findings expand on previous research showing that night shift work is associated with an increased risk for the development of diabetes.
Apr 04, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
Are you a night owl? You may be at greater risk of depression
Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who are 'night owls' and prefer the evening for activity have more symptoms of depression - regardless of the quality of their sleep - than those who sleep early and are early risers.
Apr 03, 2017, 10:22 AM IST
Childhood brain tumour survivor's high body fat increases risk of stroke, heart disease
A new research has shown that survivors of childhood brain tumours have high body fat which increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and early death.
Mar 25, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed in just four months, say researchers
As it progresses, individuals with type 2 diabetes often need to use a healthy diet, exercise and an increasingly complex combination of medications to manage the condition.
Mar 20, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
Consuming gluten-free food may increase diabetes risk
A new research has revealed that individuals who eat gluten-free foods such as starch-containing rice, cassava, corn, soy among others regualarly are at the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Mar 11, 2017, 00:19 AM IST
A fasting diet may help reduce symptoms of diabetes: Study
A study has showed that a fasting diet may help in treating diabetes.
Feb 24, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
Here's how weight lifting exercises can help reduce your risks of heart disease, diabetes
As per a new study, doing weight lifting exercises may not only help you tone those muscles, but also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as Type 2 diabetes.
Jan 12, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
Men more prone to Type 2 diabetes than women: Study
Researchers said men could be more prone to Type 2 diabetes as they accumulate more iron than women. As compared to one-fifth of women, two-fifth of men were at risk of the disease.
Dec 03, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
Your kid's favourite video might put him at risk of early diabetes
If your child remains glued to his or her favourite video game, try to move him away as it might elevate the risk of diabetes.
Nov 20, 2016, 11:54 AM IST
