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Study links household air pollution with onset of diabetes in pregnancy As north India reels under heavy air pollution, a new study showed that the use of solid fuels like coal, crop residue, and wood for cooking and heating can significantly raise the risk of gestational diabetes -- which occurs in pregnancy.   Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common complication during pregnancy. Women with GDM are likely to be at an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, and a future risk of diabetes. Children born also run a long-term risk of chil...
Study links household air pollution with onset of diabetes in pregnancy
Study links household air pollution with onset of diabetes in pregnancy
Source: IANS
2024-11-03 05:29:55 pm
Here`s how to take care of your foot health if you have diabetes Maintaining proper foot health is essential for people with diabetes, as it can significantly impact nerves and blood supply to the feet, leading to ulcers, said a top diabetologist on Tuesday. Low blood supply to the foot can also result in limb amputations due to infections arising from diabetes. “Ensuring foot health is essential, especially for those managing diabetes,” said Dr V Mohan, chairman of Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, in a post on X.com. &ldqu...
Here`s how to take care of your foot health if you have diabetes
Here`s how to take care of your foot health if you have diabetes
Source: IANS
2024-04-03 05:50:51 pm
Diabetes drug Ozempic can reduce severe liver disease risk too  Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists -- popular diabetes drugs -- are also associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with Type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, according to a study. GLP1 agonists like Ozempic reduce blood sugar levels and are mainly used to treat Type 2 diabetes. However, as the drug also reduces appetite, it is now increasingly used to treat obesity and has become a popular weight-loss drug. The study, pu...
Diabetes drug Ozempic can reduce severe liver disease risk too
Diabetes drug Ozempic can reduce severe liver disease risk too
Source: IANS
2024-01-24 12:46:30 pm
Arthritis drug shows promise against Type 1 diabetes  A commonly prescribed rheumatoid arthritis drug can suppress the progression of Type 1 diabetes, according to results of the world-first human trial. The ground-breaking research shows promise as the first disease-modifying treatment of its kind for Type 1 diabetes that can be delivered as a tablet. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that the drug called baricitinib can safely and effectively preserve the body’s own insulin production and ...
Arthritis drug shows promise against Type 1 diabetes
Arthritis drug shows promise against Type 1 diabetes
Source: IANS
2023-12-07 02:33:08 pm
Eating plant-based foods over meat may cut risk of diabetes, heart disease Swapping animal-based food such as red and processed meat with plant-based foods such as nuts or legumes may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and overall mortality, a new study has found. The study published in the journal BMC Medicine analysed the results from 37 earlier studies, and its findings highlighted the potential health benefits of incorporating more plant-based meals into the diet. “Our findings indicate that ...
Eating plant-based foods over meat may cut risk of diabetes, heart disease
Eating plant-based foods over meat may cut risk of diabetes, heart disease
Source: IANS
2023-11-25 04:17:32 pm
Effective diabetes management during Diwali Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time for joy, celebration, and family gatherings. This vibrant festival, however, often revolves around sweets, rich feasts, and treats that can be challenging for individuals living with diabetes. The confluence of tradition and indulgence during Diwali can present a formidable hurdle for maintaining optimal blood sugar levels. Fortunately, with careful planning and mindfulness, it is possible to partake in the festivities while managing diabetes effectiv...
Effective diabetes management during Diwali
Effective diabetes management during Diwali
Source: IANS
2023-11-05 02:31:59 pm
Intermittent fasting safe, effective for diabetes control Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type-2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Illinois-Chicago, US, found that people who ate only during an eight-hour window between noon and 8 p.m. each day actually lost more weight over six months than participants who were instructed to reduce their calorie intake by 25 per cent.  Both groups had similar reductions in ...
Intermittent fasting safe, effective for diabetes control
Intermittent fasting safe, effective for diabetes control
Source: IANS
2023-10-28 04:22:57 pm
American Heart Association proposes adding kidney disease to heart risk The American Heart Association (AHA) on Monday for the first time proposed adding kidney disease as a risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).Various aspects of CVD that overlap with kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity support the new approach.The AHA in a presidential advisory, published in the journal Circulation, defined the overlap in these conditions as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. People who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease may have CKM synd...
American Heart Association proposes adding kidney disease to heart risk
American Heart Association proposes adding kidney disease to heart risk
Source: IANS
2023-10-09 05:20:00 pm
Infant formula, fizzy drinks in babies may raise early obesity risk Infant formula and the early introduction of fizzy drinks raise the risk of higher levels of body fat early in childhood, according to a research.On the contrary, babies who were breastfed for at least six months or longer had a lower percentage of body fat by age nine compared to those who did not receive breast milk for six months (a group that includes children who were never breastfed or received breast milk for less than six months).Children who were not given soda before 18 months also ...
Infant formula, fizzy drinks in babies may raise early obesity risk
Infant formula, fizzy drinks in babies may raise early obesity risk
Source: IANS
2023-10-02 05:03:00 pm
New 'inverse vax' offers hope for arthritis, Type-1 diabetes A new type of vaccine that does not shut down the immune system has shown promise in the lab to completely reverse autoimmune diseases like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Type-1 diabetes, and Crohn's disease.A typical vaccine teaches the human immune system to recognise a virus or bacteria as an enemy that should be attacked. Currently autoimmune diseases are generally treated with drugs that broadly shut down the immune system. The new "inverse vaccine", developed by researchers at the ...
New 'inverse vax' offers hope for arthritis, Type-1 diabetes
New 'inverse vax' offers hope for arthritis, Type-1 diabetes
Source: IANS
2023-10-02 09:56:59 am