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‘1% of the nation’s children diabetic’

April 30, 2013
A sample survey by the government, conducted in schools in three cities, has shown that more than one percent of children suffer from diabetes, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. Azad, in a written …

Delhi Daredevils launch support group for diabetic, obese patients

April 24, 2013
In a bid to help people suffering from diabetes and obesity, a support group was launched by the IPL franchise, Delhi Daredevils. 'En-Lighten' - an initiative by Max Super Specialty Hospital, will provide a platform to diabetic …

Can ginger keep diabetes at bay?

August 8, 2012
The humble ginger could keep diabetes at bay. A new study has shown that ginger could help manage high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients. A new report reveals the potential power of …

Food items to keep diabetes at bay!

October 3, 2012
Content sourced from: medico.in 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 …

Diabetic pregnant women four times more likely to deliver babies with birth defects

February 7, 2012
Diabetic women who become pregnant are four times more likely than other women to deliver babies with birth defects, which include heart disease and spina bifida, a study reveals. Spina bifida is a defect in which the backbone …