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Emergencies in diabetes – do you know enough? (expert speak)

May 21, 2013
Arun is a 52-year-old energetic and a busy entrepreneur. With everything going his way, he has only one stumbling block - he suffers from diabetes. Although his wife keeps a watch on his diet and exercise routine, she worries …

Friendly colleagues cut risk of diabetes

May 11, 2013
New research reveals that friendly co-workers can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. Researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel have found that whether you look healthy or not, …

Gestational Diabetes: Causes, prevention and treatment

May 24, 2013
Pregnant women who were not diabetic before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes (GD). Normally, the disease affects women quite late in her pregnancy, around the 24th week. …

Tips to live well with Type 2 Diabetes

April 25, 2013
Through proper sugar control, many problems such as eye disease, kidney disease, heart disease, nerve damage and serious foot problems can be prevented or delayed. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and stick to daily routines of …

India crippled by dearth of diabetes educators

April 20, 2013
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 …

Arsenic exposure linked to diabetes?

April 8, 2013
For the first time scientists have established a link between arsenic exposure in youngsters and development of Type 2 diabetes. A new study found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increased their risks for …

Over 17 million people screened through a health scheme

April 2, 2013
A total of 17,019,476 people have been screened for diabetes and hypertension under a scheme launched by the government in 100 districts of the country.Out of the total number of people screened under the National Programme for …

Laproscopic surgery to cure diabetes gaining popularity

March 30, 2013
Laparoscopic ileal interposition surgery or  metabolic surgery to control of type 2 diabetes is catching up in many more countries showing interest in adopting the advance technique, said laparoscopic surgeon Surendra Ugale. …

Diagnosed with prediabetes? Here’s what you should know

March 29, 2013
Vicky is a successful businessman. He is 42 years old, about six feet, and weighs 110 kg. He doesn’t sleep well. He sweats a lot and feels lethargic right from the start of the day. He knows he is overweight and needs to do …

Can diabetics have honey? (Question of the day)

March 19, 2013
When it comes to diabetes, the usual idea is that anything sweet is banned from your diet. That may not necessarily be true. Apart from adding artificial substitutes, diabetics can be the most innovative when it comes to finding …

Treatments for diabetes: Oral medications, insulin and other methods

March 4, 2013
Diabetes is a condition that can be treated but can’t be cured. You can still live a long and healthy life. All forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became available in 1921. Type 1 diabetes is treated with …

Reprogrammed cells to fight diabetes?

February 24, 2013
A team of American scientists has successfully reprogrammed insulin-producing cells in an effort to discover a new way to fight diabetes. For years, researchers have been searching, with limited success, for a way to treat …

Food, beverage and alcohol industries responsible for rise of lifestyle disorders?

February 17, 2013
Rahul a 20-year-old IT consultant who just got out of college is like every other youngster in his early 20s. He starts his day with some instant noodles for breakfast (if he has the time) and hurries off to the office. Lunch …

Patented diabetic drug by Indian university to be launched soon

February 13, 2013
In about six months, SRM University in Chennai plans to launch its US patented herbal diabetic drug. ‘We have incorporated a company, SRM Pharma Ltd. In another six months we may launch the drug. We can get the drug …