Sugar can help in treating poor-healing wounds, says study
Researchers believe that the newly-found use for sugar may help tackle the increasing number of non-healing skin wounds associated with age, poor blood supply and diabetes, and could also be an economical advantage for health care providers.
Nov 17, 2017, 17:08 PM ISTStem cell therapy may help reverse diabetes
In the study, mice with Type 1 diabetes were infused with pre-treated blood stem cells to produce more of a protein called PD-L1, which has a potent anti-inflammatory effect against Type 1 diabetes.
Eating too quickly may up risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Eating quickly was also associated with more weight gain, larger waistline and higher blood glucose.
Nov 16, 2017, 11:37 AM ISTBullying, violence at workplace may increase risk of type 2 diabetes: Study
Researchers looked at the prospective relationships between workplace bullying or violence and diabetes risk.
Nov 15, 2017, 15:34 PM ISTInclude these five foods in your diet if you are diabetic
The theme for this year is 'Women and Diabetes'.
Nov 14, 2017, 11:25 AM ISTSale of anti-diabetic medicines shoots up in India
Sales of oral drug (especially newer ones) also went up from Rs 278.5 crores in 2013 to Rs 700 crore in 2016.
Nov 13, 2017, 21:08 PM ISTMen are more prone to diabetes than women, reveals study
The common tests used for diagnosing diabetes are Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) and Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c).
Nov 10, 2017, 12:20 PM ISTSleep disturbance in diabetic women can be fatal, says study
The findings suggest that a comprehensive sleep evaluation for diabetes patients should also include tests on symptoms such as neuropathic pain and fatigue.
Nov 09, 2017, 12:58 PM ISTLove midnight snacking? It may increase your chances of heart disease, diabetes
The researchers studied rats who were subjected to a challenge.
Nov 08, 2017, 17:09 PM ISTSugary drinks may up diabetes, metabolic syndrome
Researchers have found that two servings of sugar-sweetened beverages a week may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes while just one is enough to raise blood pressure.
Drinking two sodas a week enough to up heart disease, diabetes risk
For the study, data from 36 studies on people who consumed five or more sugary beverages a week and risk factors of the soda were analysed by researchers.
Nov 03, 2017, 17:46 PM ISTPM Modi expresses concern over diabetes victimising children, urges change in lifestyle
PM Narendra Modi urged families to make sure that their children remain physically active, their indoor activities are limited and they indulge in outdoor activities.
Oct 29, 2017, 12:58 PM ISTBreakthrough? New drug has a potential cure for diabetes: Study
Researchers have answered a long-standing question as to why diabetics have more amount of an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase 4 or DPP4 in their blood.
Oct 25, 2017, 15:51 PM ISTHigh Vitamin D levels in childhood may cut diabetes risk
Vitamin D represents a candidate protective factor for Type 1 diabetes as it regulates the immune system and autoimmunity, the researchers said.
Oct 24, 2017, 18:52 PM ISTDiabetics may not feel classic heart attack symptoms
People with diabetes are three times more likely to die from heart disease than the general population.
Oct 23, 2017, 19:13 PM ISTDiabetes increases risk of cognitive impairment in seniors
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a major form of cognitive disturbance that can occur after anaesthesia and surgery.
Oct 22, 2017, 19:14 PM ISTTwo in one? New pill may curb type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss
The study was conducted by a team from Leicester Diabetes Centre. Patients who were taking Metformin were given the pill.
Oct 18, 2017, 15:10 PM ISTArtificial pancreas developed to fight diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Oct 17, 2017, 13:30 PM ISTNuts rich in omega-6 fats, soybean oil can help reduce diabetes risk
Omega-6 fatty acids are and should be an important part of everyone's daily diet, since they are essential to overall health.
Oct 12, 2017, 17:12 PM ISTDiabetic kids should use insulin pumps instead of injections: Experts
The study also looked at one measure of blood sugar known as glycated hemoglobin, which assesses average blood sugar levels over the previous several months.
Oct 11, 2017, 17:38 PM IST