Diabetes ups death risk from cancer in Asians
Previous research had suggested that at any given body mass index (BMI), Asians are more susceptible to developing insulin resistance, and go on to have a higher prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in comparison with Europeans.
Mar 08, 2017, 13:10 PM ISTWomen who menstruate before age 11 at higher risk of gestational diabetes
Analysing data from more than 4,700 women, researchers from University of Queensland in Australia found that those who had their first period at age 11 or younger were 50 per cent more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those who experienced their first period at age 13.
Mar 06, 2017, 16:52 PM ISTDiabetic heart disease can be treated through stem cell therapy, says renowned researcher
Presenting clinical evidences, Katare said stem cell therapy certainly presented a new hope for successfully treating DHD.
Feb 28, 2017, 23:28 PM ISTIf you are skipping breakfast, these things might happen to your body!
Do you often skip your breakfast? If yes, then it is not good and can cause many health problems.
Feb 25, 2017, 00:11 AM ISTA fasting diet may help reduce symptoms of diabetes: Study
A study has showed that a fasting diet may help in treating diabetes.
Feb 24, 2017, 23:45 PM ISTHigh-sugar diet can cause Alzheimer's disease
Researchers from the University of Bath and King's College London claim that this is the first concrete evidence to explain why abnormally high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycaemia, have an impact on cognitive function.
Feb 24, 2017, 13:39 PM ISTDrug used for treating obesity may bring down diabetes risk
Of the patients who did go on to develop diabetes, those who were given liraglutide took nearly three times longer to develop the disease than those in the placebo group.
Feb 23, 2017, 19:03 PM ISTWeight loss drug may help reduce risk of diabetes by 80 percent!
Of the patients who did go on to develop diabetes, those who were given liraglutide, took nearly three times longer to develop the disease.
Feb 23, 2017, 16:10 PM ISTCBSE allows diabetic students to have snacks mid-exam
Students suffering from Type-I diabetes can now take snacks during Class X and Class XII board examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
Feb 21, 2017, 22:38 PM ISTChicken, meat consumption elevates diabetes risk
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Researchers Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain`s Tarragona evaluated the associations between total and subtypes of fat intake and the risk of Type-2 diabetes.
Feb 18, 2017, 10:47 AM ISTButter consumption may put you at diabetes risk – Scientists say
People who consumed 12 grams per day of butter had a two-fold higher risk of developing diabetes.
Feb 17, 2017, 13:32 PM ISTMedicinal plants in Tamil Nadu may be introduced for commercial cultivation
A few medicinal plants grown in Tamil Nadu were proven to be efficacious for the management of type 2 diabetes.
Feb 17, 2017, 00:12 AM ISTIndian scientists develop insulin-like oral substance 'Dimpi' to fight diabetes
Over 400 million people across the world grapple with the disease and India figures among the top countries with a high diabetic population.
Feb 16, 2017, 12:20 PM ISTResearchers develop magnetic implant to provide new drug delivery method
A team of Canadian researchers have developed a magnetic drug implant that could offer an alternative to patients, especially the diabetics, who are struggling with numerous pills or intravenous injections.
Feb 16, 2017, 00:17 AM ISTA plant-based diet can aid Indians in the fight against diabetes, heart ailments
More than 69 million people in India have been diagnosed with diabetes according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Feb 13, 2017, 23:29 PM ISTSurgical approaches to lose weight may cull diabetes risk!
Blood samples showed that at least 168 microRNAs – the molecules responsible for sending specific messages – had changed before and after surgery.
Feb 13, 2017, 19:01 PM ISTAnti-ageing hormone 'Klotho' could prevent kidney disease in diabetics
The new research suggests Klotho may play a significant role in the development of kidney disease, which is often prevalent in patients with diabetes.
Feb 13, 2017, 17:02 PM ISTDiabetic Indians should include almonds in their diet to boost cardiovascular health: Study
A wealth of research investigating almond consumption has shown cardiometabolic benefits like those found in this study.
Feb 08, 2017, 21:32 PM ISTPreventing weight gain in adults may reduce risk of Type-2 diabetes, says study
Middle-aged adults should maintain a healthy weight and lose some weight as preventing weight gain might reduce their chances of being diagnosed with diabetes.
Feb 07, 2017, 18:32 PM ISTDiabetes on a steady rise in India; claimed 3.5 lakh lives in 2015!
The prevalence of diabetes in the country was nearly 70 million in 2015.
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