Obesity, a poverty issue
The structural causes of socioeconomic inequalities have to be addressed along with tackling inherited obesity via lifestyle factors that tend to go with lower incomes.
Dec 14, 2015, 16:34 PM ISTExcessive testing on type 2 diabetes patients due to over treatment: Study
Excessive of testing of type 2 diabetes patients can be linked to over treatment.
Dec 10, 2015, 14:33 PM ISTDiabetic women at greater heart disease risk
Women with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have coronary heart disease compared to men, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
Dec 08, 2015, 19:37 PM ISTThree-four cups of coffee can cut diabetes risk
Much to coffee lovers' delight, drinking three to four cups of coffee per day can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, said a new study.
Dec 03, 2015, 11:42 AM ISTMetformin – Lesser known facts about the cost-effective drug!
Metformin is a low-cost generic that reduces blood sugar. Read on to know few lesser known facts about the wonder pill.
Dec 01, 2015, 13:01 PM ISTTestosterone treatment may benefit diabetic men
Men with Type 2 diabetes who have low testosterone levels can benefit significantly from testosterone treatment, says a new study led by an Indian-American doctor.
Nov 30, 2015, 18:44 PM ISTKey biomarker in obesity-related diabetes identified
Researchers have identified a new fingerprint of inflammation that may be able to predict which patients with obesity may also develop Type 2 diabetes.
Nov 23, 2015, 14:08 PM ISTReasons why exercise is important for people with diabetes!
Exercise, in combination with a healthy diet will help you to take better care of yourself if you have diabetes.
Nov 19, 2015, 23:28 PM ISTShift workers at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease
If you work in shifts, you are more prone to heart ailments and diabetes as compared to people who work in regular daytime shifts, says a new study.
Nov 19, 2015, 17:05 PM ISTObesity, diabetes literally 'bad to the bone'
A team of researchers has identified that bone in a "big boned" diabetic is weaker.
Nov 18, 2015, 08:41 AM ISTWorld Diabetes Day: Myths and facts about the disease
Life is certainly not easy for a diabetic as one has to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout life since there is no cure for the disease.
Nov 14, 2015, 13:33 PM ISTAIIMS to conduct research on Type 2 diabetes
The AIIMS has collaborated with the George Institute for Global Health, Australia, to research if lifestyle modification programme can delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Nov 14, 2015, 00:15 AM ISTPotassium-rich diet can save diabetic's heart, kidneys
Higher levels of urinary potassium excretion, which closely correlate with intake amounts, were linked with a slower decline of kidney function and a lower incidence of cardiovascular complications.
Nov 13, 2015, 08:38 AM ISTAre you a diabetic? Try these 5 power foods
In case you are a diabetic,stick to these 5 power foods to help you fight against it.
Nov 13, 2015, 00:43 AM ISTDiabetes growing at alarming rate in India
The in-depth analysis revealed that over 43% people in the 30-50 years age group were diabetic in Delhi.
Nov 12, 2015, 11:44 AM ISTShort bursts of exercise make diabetics fitter quicker
Researchers found that short bursts of high-intensity exercise improved cholesterol, blood sugar and weight among Type 2 diabetes patients.
Nov 11, 2015, 09:41 AM ISTScientists identify three subtypes of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai described a complex network analysis of electronic medical records and genotype data for more than 11,000 patients.
Nov 02, 2015, 17:43 PM ISTGut bacteria play key role in body's self-defense
Scientists have found that human gut bacteria regulate the levels of the body's main antioxidant, glutathione, which fights a host of diseases.
Oct 20, 2015, 10:39 AM ISTEarly insulin treatment beneficial for diabetics
The current standard of care calls for initial treatment with oral therapies that suppress glucose production by the liver.
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