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New Delhi: Biological, social and behavioural factors have led to differences in the most common causes of health problems faced by men and women. Men die younger than women and bear a greater burden of disease throughout their lives. They get sick at a younger age and have illnesses that last longer than women. Heart […]
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Modern technology is transforming personalised medicine at a very quick pace. The days of pricking fingertips for a drop of blood to test glucose at home are quickly disappearing. In the near future, the elementary home testing devices to measure sugar levels could well be replaced by wearables that can track glucose/sugar in the body […]
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Hyderabad: The Telangana government in the coming months will launch a mass screening drive in all the 33 districts to diagnose individuals with hypertension and diabetes. To implement the special screening drive and identify individuals with hypertension and diabetes, a total of Rs. 33 crore has been allocated, State Health Minister, T Harish Rao on […]
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London: People with diabetes were almost twice as likely to die with Covid and almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes, finds a study. The study conducted by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, UK found patients with diabetes had a significantly higher risk of requiring […]
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Bethesda: According to a new study, researchers using a fully-automated artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning model were able to identify early signs of type 2 diabetes on abdominal CT scans. The study was published in the journal, ‘Radiology’. Type 2 diabetes affects approximately 13 per cent of all U.S. adults and an additional 34.5 per […]
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Washington: A new study has revealed that people with diabetes who eat less processed foods at night might live longer. The study was published in ‘The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism’. Mealtimes should be in line with the biological clock–a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats every 24 hours. Health […]
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Washington: According to a new study, the time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods might be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories. The findings of the study were published in ‘The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism’. Mealtimes should be in line with the biological clock–a natural, […]
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New York: The benefits of exercise on human health have been myriad. Now, research shows that exercise can also break the vicious cycle of inflammation that can lead to developing diabetes and depression months after a person recovers from the virus. So far no medically recognised treatment exists for long Covid, defined by the US […]
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Hyderabad: Soon, there will be an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that will assist primary healthcare providers in taking decisions on healthcare of the patients. Researchers from the International Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad (IIIT-H) are developing an AI tool for diabetes and hypertension to determine continued home-based care or whether patients need to shift to a […]
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La Jolla: Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes has been known to have no cure. It can be controlled, but once diagnosed with it, a person needs to be careful all his life. But now, a new study has shown some promising results in actually curing it. The study, led by a team of scientists from […]
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Hyderabad: The day of almost every diabetes patient starts with pricking their finger to test the blood-glucose levels early in the morning. And by the time they are ready to retire for the day, they generally would have repeated the process at least two to three times.Having gone through this drill her whole life, a […]
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New Delhi: In recent decades, type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has emerged as one of the leading causes of chronic illnesses, disability, and death. Although the harmful effects of T2DM are known to many, it is still seen as merely a disease of high blood glucose which can be managed by medications alone. What is not […]
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What is not emphasised enough is the fact that diabetes has a progressive nature, and it brings forth fatal outcomes if not treated the right way.
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Sangareddy: Dr Shankar Babu, an expert on diabetics, has underlined the importance of making millets part of people’s everyday diet as a preventive measure to prevent diabetes. Along with other experts, the doctor participated in a walk organised by the Deccan Development Society (DDS) in association with Jana Vignana Vedika to mark World Diabetic Day […]
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Hyderabad: Diabetes has several ramifications, including serious eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to permanent loss of vision over time. According to the reports, over 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, especially in low and middle-income countries. It is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 1.5 million deaths yearly. It […]
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New Delhi: The festive season is around the corner and with sugar-laden sweets, snacks and luncheons, festive eating tends to tip towards an indulgence. The pandemic alongside the festive season gives us double the reason to take care of our health, especially if you are living with a chronic health condition like diabetes. People with […]
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Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based MSN Laboratories (MSN Labs) launched Empagliflozin tablets (SGLT2i), a drug used for diabetes management, under the brand name ‘Empaone’. The medicine will cost Rs 15.90 and Rs 18.90 for each 10 mg and 25 mg tablet, respectively. India being the diabetic capital of the world with over 77 million people suffering from Type […]
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PCOS, which affects 10 per cent of women worldwide, is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians have noted that certain patients are at especially high risk of developing severe illness or dying from coronavirus infection.
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Hernia recurrence is more likely in obese patients.