Lifestyle changes for diabetics: Dr. Jagruti Shah
Dr. Jagruti Shah has an exclusive practice of Diabetology and has more than 22 years experience of treating more than 10,000 persons with diabetes. She has popularized the concept of Preventive...
View ArticleExpert tips to manage diabetes during the holidays
Experts have recently revealed that with the little extra planning and self-care tips people with diabetes can keep their condition under control during the holidays. Joan Bardsley, president of the...
View ArticleHow to prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Although the genes you inherit may influence the development of type 2 diabetes, they take a back seat to behavioral and lifestyle factors. Data from the Nurses’ Health Study suggest that 90 percent of...
View ArticleEating yogurt daily may reduce Type 2 diabetes risk
Including yogurt in your daily diet could lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a study says. Consumption of one 28g serving of yogurt per day is associated with an 18 percent lower risk of...
View ArticleVeggie diet effective for treating Type 2 diabetes
Veggie diet is better than medicines when it comes to treating Type 2 diabetes, says a new study. According to the George Washington University researchers, a healthy vegetable-based diet could notably...
View ArticleLifestyle dos and don’ts for Diabetics
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is a must for diabetics. Healthy eating, exercising, keeping a watch on sugar levels and other simple yet important practices become a way of life. Dr. Rajiv Kovil lists...
View ArticleAbnormal low glucose levels in diabetics can harm the heart
A new study has confirmed an association between hypoglycaemia and an increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in insulin-treated patients with diabetes. Scientists from the University of...
View ArticleRevealed: 3 blood groups at a higher risk of diabetes
A new study has demonstrated that people with blood groups A, B and AB are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than people with blood group O. The study of more than 80,000 women has uncovered...
View ArticleStress ups risk of diabetes in developing countries
By migrating to urban areas in search of better life opportunities, people in developing countries are increasing their risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders, shows a study. “Our findings...
View ArticleStudy shows Type 1 diabetic children have slow brain growth
Children with Type 1 diabetes have slower brain growth compared with children without diabetes, shows a new study. Continued exposure to hyperglycemia or high blood sugar may be detrimental to their...
View ArticleTemporary tattoo to monitor blood sugar levels
In a promising step forward in non-invasive glucose-testing for diabetes patients, researchers have developed a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose in the fluid in...
View ArticleAll you need to know about Gestational Diabetes
What is Gestational Diabetes? Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood glucose (sugar) levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. Almost all women...
View ArticleDiabetes and Eye Disease: Causes and precautions
Diabetes is a major public health concern. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in the world. India has one of the highest number of people with diabetes in the world, and this is therefore a major...
View ArticleProbiotic pills soon to control blood sugar levels
Have diabetes? Get ready to pop a probiotic pill each morning to help control your sugar levels. According to a promising study, a team from Cornell University engineered a strain of lactobacillus – a...
View ArticleCriteria for diagnosing Gestational Diabetes
The Diabetes in Pregnancy Study group India (DIPSI) is reporting practice guidelines for GDM in the Indian environment. Due to high prevalence, screening is essential for all Indian pregnant women....
View ArticleHow Type 2 diabetes affects the brain
Type 2 diabetes reduces quality of life and researchers have now found that it may also decrease certain cognitive abilities, known as executive functions. Type 2 diabetes is associated with bad...
View ArticleRevealed: 3 blood groups at a higher risk of diabetes
A new study has demonstrated that people with blood groups A, B and AB are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than people with blood group O. The study of more than 80,000 women has uncovered...
View ArticleStress ups risk of diabetes in developing countries
By migrating to urban areas in search of better life opportunities, people in developing countries are increasing their risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders, shows a study. “Our findings...
View ArticleStudy shows Type 1 diabetic children have slow brain growth
Children with Type 1 diabetes have slower brain growth compared with children without diabetes, shows a new study. Continued exposure to hyperglycemia or high blood sugar may be detrimental to their...
View ArticleTemporary tattoo to monitor blood sugar levels
In a promising step forward in non-invasive glucose-testing for diabetes patients, researchers have developed a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose in the fluid in...
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