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Diabetes drug can be beneficial for non-diabetics as well
A study involving over 180,000 people has shown that patients treated with the widely prescribed diabetic drug metformin can live longer than non-diabetics. The drug has anti-cancer and...
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Comprehensive checklist for managing diabetes
While changes with respect to food and lifestyle are essential to control diabetes, knowledge on the various tests to be taken and awareness of what the numbers mean also contribute towards the same....
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Work-related stress could increase diabetes risk
Work-related stress can significantly increase the risk of developing diabetes, says a study. Individuals who are under a high level of pressure at work and at the same time perceive little control...
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Cholesterol drug may benefit diabetic women
Australian researchers have found that a cholesterol-lowering drug can lower cardiovascular disease risks by 30 percent in women with type-2 diabetes. The five-year study of nearly 10,000 people with...
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Tests to diagnose diabetes
Out of the estimated 24 million people with diabetes, one third, or eight million, don’t know they have the disease. According to Martin J. Abrahamson, M.D., Medical Director and Senior Vice President...
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Daily breakfast lowers type 2 diabetes risk in kids
Make sure that your kids do not skip breakfast as researchers have found that regular consumption of a healthy breakfast may help children lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. “The...
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Urinary marker may help detect diabetes easily
In what could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes, researchers have identified a urinary marker that can lead to easy detection of diabetes. “We were able to identify a urinary...
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Diet and food tips for diabetics
As one must have heard there is no single or particular standard diet for Diabetics. Generally Type 2 Diabetics tend to be over-weight or obese and may be prone to high cholesterol, hypertension and...
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Diabetics at six-fold risk of heart failure
People with diabetes who otherwise appear healthy may have a six-fold higher risk of developing heart failure regardless of their cholesterol levels, shows an alarming study. “It looks like diabetes...
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Screening for Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Type 2 diabetes, the most prevalent form of the...
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Watch what you eat to reduce diabetes risk
What you eat and drink, and not just the number of calories, is a significant factor in diabetes risk, a study showed. Losing weight may be good but not enough to prevent Type 2 diabetes as researchers...
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Tips to enjoy a diabetes friendly Diwali
India is blessed with umpteen festivals, all associated with happiness and merriment, food and drink. There doesn’t seem to be an end to the festivities anywhere near. With the Navratras, the festive...
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Diet dos and don’ts for diabetics
Control animal protein intake and steer clear of sweetened drinks as they can spike your blood sugar levels, says an expert. Medical nutrition consultant Kalpana Gupta Shekhawat suggests what to...
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Mothers with gestational diabetes may have obese daughters
Women who developed gestational diabetes and were overweight before pregnancy were at a higher risk of begetting daughters who became obese later in childhood, said a research. This is the first study...
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What not to do when you have diabetes
While changes with respect to food and lifestyle are essential to control diabetes, knowledge on what not to do when one has diabetes is also essential. Here is a comprehensive list of “dont’s” for...
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How to prevent heart disease if you’re diabetic
“If you have diabetes, you are at least twice as likely as someone who does not have diabetes to have heart disease or a stroke”, warns Dr. S.A. Merchant, a leading Interventional Cardiologist. People...
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8 common myths about diabetes debunked
There are several myths associated with diabetes that have turned into common beliefs and are assumed to be true. Here are 8 such common myths that Dr. Rajiv Kovil debunks! Myth 1: I don’t have to...
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90 percent diabetics likely to get heart disease: Dr. Merchant
“It is unfortunate that if Diabetes is not controlled it will lead to heart problems. Nearly nine out of ten patients of Diabetes will get heart ailments”, warns Dr. S.A. Merchant, a leading...
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Can children get diabetes?
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, let us take a look at a group of people, namely children, with whom we normally do not associate adult diseases like diabetes. We are all familiar with adult...
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Tips for managing diabetes
India with more than 62 million diabetes patients has recently become the ‘Diabetes capital of the world’. The number is estimated to go up to 80 million by the year 2025. According to the Diabetes...
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