Top doctors in the capital have found that the youth in the country are increasingly becoming vulnerable to kidney failure given their liking for a sedentary lifestyle and addiction to smoking and liquor. As a result of the fast …
There is a ‘huge dearth’ of diabetes management experts and educators hailed as ‘foot-soldiers’ needed to bridge the gap between doctors and patients after initial screening of the silent killer, say government officials …
With India poised to be the world capital of diabetes, the use of glucometers has become a necessity. At a recent event, OMRON India, launched their new range of glucometers. The company had Farhan Akhtar promoting the new age …
According to researchers, being out of work could up the risk of a heart attack and it could be worse for those who are fired or asked to leave. Matthew Dupre and his colleagues from Duke University, US, examined links between …
The upcoming World Diabetes Day on November 14th brings to our mind the blood glucose test which is a key player in the diabetes story. Most people have gone through this test, usually included in a panel of blood tests conducted …
If you are a diabetic who has to routinely undergo blood glucose monitoring, you'd probably be overjoyed with this news. Minute traces of glucose in saliva, tears and urine, can now be detected with a new bio-sensor doing away …
Scientists in West Bengal claim that the seeds of the big leaf mahogany tree, that are used to treat diabetes in folk medicines, are non-toxic and safe natural product. Scientists at the department of Food Technology and …
If you've been suffering from diabetes for 10 years or more, you could be facing triple the risk of stroke, compared to non-diabetics, says a new study. Usually, Metformin is prescribed for patients with Type II diabetes, but it …
As India grapples with a major public health problem, being home to an estimated 50.8 million diabetic population, the largest in the world, experts say consuming a few almonds daily can help combat the lifestyle …
Chemicals called phthalates in plastics, cosmetics and toys are the latest reasons why one may have higher chances of developing diabetes, a study reveals. A study in Sweden has found that people with 'modest' levels of the …
As many as a million children suffer from Type I diabetes in India and painful for them are those insulin jabs. But smart insulin pumps are now changing things for these kids. "Type 1 diabetes (commonly known as juvenile …
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Diabetes is on the rise around the world, but that doesn’t mean you’re destined to be a diabetic. In fact, according to the World Diabetes Foundation, eating a healthy diet, increasing …
White rice might be pleasing to the palate, but it significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes when eaten regularly.
Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health study who analysed previous studies found a …
H. pylori, a gut bug, may be linked to type 2 diabetes, the commonest form of this condition, particularly in obese individuals, a study reveals. H. pylori infection of the gut be acquired in early childhood, become …
