Type 2 diabetes

Diabetics find exercising more difficult

The researchers found significantly higher lactate levels during low to moderate intensity exercise in people with Type 2 diabetes than their counterparts without the disease.

Oct 15, 2015, 20:53 PM IST

All about that bass: How gene affects women`s figures, diabetes risk

 A new study has shown a genetic variant to influence women's body shape and diabetes risk.

Oct 11, 2015, 09:27 AM IST

Why people with common genetic mutation may be more at diabetes risk

A new study has shed new light on why people who carry a common genetic mutation may be more at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Oct 07, 2015, 10:40 AM IST

Despite exercise benefits, some people continue to strive more than others

While a recent study has said that exercise is good for everyone, it is also a well known fact that some struggle more than others.

Oct 03, 2015, 23:59 PM IST

Targeting endoplasmic reticulum stress may treat diabetes

A new study has revealed that endoplasmic reticulum stress plays significant role in type 2 diabetes.

Oct 02, 2015, 22:03 PM IST

Insulin pumps safe for up to five years: Study

Insulin pumps are safe for up to five years in patients with type 2 diabetes and could be a useful option for those who have failed to control their blood glucose levels through insulin injections, according to a new study.

Oct 01, 2015, 20:47 PM IST

Diabetes risk for South Asians kicks off at birth

 A new research has suggested that the risks of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians, a group long known to suffer from substantially higher rates of both diabetes and heart disease, begins immediately at birth.

Sep 30, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Eat more fruits and non-starchy vegetables to stay slim

Increased consumption of fruits and non-starchy vegetables is inversely associated with weight gain, says a study.

Sep 23, 2015, 18:02 PM IST

Anti-diabetic drug-risk knowledge gap highlighted

A new study has highlighted a possible gap in scientific knowledge about a family of drugs that are used to treat Type 2 diabetes.

Sep 19, 2015, 09:16 AM IST

Insulin resistance`s novel mechanism in diabetes

Novel mechanism of insulin resistance in diabetes has been revealed.

Sep 18, 2015, 11:57 AM IST

Active, passive smokers have higher diabetes risk

As per a recent study, active and passive smokers have a significantly higher type 2 diabetes risk than people who have never smoked.

Sep 18, 2015, 11:01 AM IST

Obese three-year-old in US diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

A three-and-a-half-year-old obese Hispanic girl in the US has become one of the youngest people ever to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease linked to poor diet and obesity.

Sep 17, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

Avoid pesticide exposure to ward off diabetes risk

 An analysis of 21 studies has shown that exposure to pesticides is associated with increased risk of developing diabetes by 61 percent, with different types of pesticides showing varying levels of risk.

Sep 16, 2015, 13:14 PM IST

New synthetic path to potential diabetes drug

 A new study has revealed a new synthetic route to potential medicines for type 2 diabetes.

Sep 16, 2015, 13:12 PM IST

Garden play time must for kids to prevent obesity

 Young children in three to five age group with no access to green and open places are at a higher risk of developing obesity by the time they turn seven, researchers report.

Sep 16, 2015, 13:03 PM IST