Type 2 diabetes

Five reasons why screening for type 2 diabetes is important!

Most people with type 2 diabetes live for a long period of time without being aware of their condition.

Nov 14, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

Protein rich diet can reduce fatty liver disease

When left untreated, fatty liver is an important step progress to Type 2 diabetes and can develop into liver cirrhosis, which can have life-threatening effects.

Nov 03, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

Ayurvedic cure of diabetes – Top five home remedies that really work!

Here are some natural home remedies to keep your blood sugar controlled and lead a healthy life with diabetes.

Oct 28, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

Living with diabetes: Top five ways to lower blood sugar levels!

Although diabetes is a life-long disease and has no cure it can be managed.

Oct 19, 2016, 11:57 AM IST

Short walks after meals - The best way to manage type 2 diabetes!

The findings showed that post-meal blood sugar levels dropped 12 per cent on average when the participants followed the "walking after meals" advice compared to walking at any time of the day.

Oct 18, 2016, 16:31 PM IST

Coronary artery surgery can prevent heart failure in people with diabetes!

Heart failure is a common condition among people with Type 2 diabetes. 

Oct 03, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Workout tips for women: Five best exercises for a fabulous, fit body!

Perhaps, our sedentary lifestyles hardly leave us with any time to focus on the most important part of our lives, our health.

Sep 15, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Revealed – Link between between obesity, diabetes!

With 9.8 million obese men and 20 million obese women (fifth and third rank respectively in the world in 2014), according to a study published in The Lancet journal, it is a double whammy for India.

Sep 07, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

Researchers identify new culprit type 2 diabetes gene!

Using the gene editing technology called CRISPR and other sophisticated scientific tools, the researchers identified this gene, ACSL5.

Sep 01, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

Diabetes drug may help prevent heart diseases: Study

A new study has revealed that diabetes drug may help prevent the risk of developing heart diseases.

Aug 27, 2016, 00:04 AM IST

Eating oily fish may lower risk of diabetic vision-loss

Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects eyes and has become a leading global cause of vision loss.

Aug 19, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

Diabetes drug ineffective in advanced heart failure patients

The findings showed that despite improvements in blood sugar control, the use of the drug liraglutide did not improve the clinical stability or pumping action of the heart in patients with advanced heart failure. 

Aug 04, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

Lactating mothers can reduce risk of diabetes through breastfeeding, says study

The metabolites in women who breastfed for more than three months differed significantly from those who had shorter lactation periods.

Jul 21, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

Cycling lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes: Research

Often considered to be a recreational activity, the research suggests that people who took up habitual cycling were at 20 per cent lower risk for T2D than non-cyclists.

Jul 13, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

BGR-34 - Ayurvedic anti-diabetic drug launched by CSIR!

The modern diabetes drugs are known for side-effects and toxicity while BGR-34 works by controlling blood sugar and limiting the harmful effects of other drugs.

Jun 27, 2016, 22:21 PM IST

Reasons you should be eating more broccoli!

As per a latest study from the University of Illinois in the US, eating this powerful antioxidant broccoli three or four times a week may be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, asthma and several types of cancer. 

Jun 24, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Eat sesame rich food to reduce oxidative stress

After multiple clinical trials, researchers reported increased levels of antioxidants and a reduction in oxidative stress with sesame consumption, particularly for individuals with hypertension and with Type 2 diabetes.

May 18, 2016, 14:34 PM IST

Avoid junk food to keep your kidneys healthy!

N new study has warned that eating junk and fatty food regularly can cause long-term damage to your kidneys and trigger diabetes.

May 12, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

Combination of insulin, diabetes pill can cut mortality risk

Insulin when taken in conjunction with metformin -- a cheap and common drug that helps control blood sugar levels -- has the potential to reduce mortality risk and heart attacks in people with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

May 06, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Diabetes triggers hearing impairment: Study

Other conditions that damage of the auditory system has been associated with are social isolation and depression, cognitive decline and incident dementia, a higher propensity for falls and hospitalisations, and increased mortality.

Apr 25, 2016, 21:10 PM IST