diabetes
Frequent bathroom breaks? It’s not just the coffee, it might be diabetes
Diabetes is one of those health conditions that often sneaks up on you silently. Many people can have early symptoms without realising what is going on. Picking the signs early can help you manage blood sugar levels and potentially delay or even prevent it from progressing into full-blown diabetes.
More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests
The global diabetes rate has doubled since 1990 from around 7% to 14%, the study suggested
Air pollution and the risk of diabetes
The world is facing a very rapid rise in diabetes prevalence. Low- and middle-income countries are the worst sufferers. Among several other established risk factors for diabetes,
Study: Rock music could replace insulin injections
Researchers found that Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, at a volume of 85 decibels, prompted the strongest insulin release.
What is 'diabetic rice'?
About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)
How insomnia affects the lives of young adults
Insomnia has been known to cause health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.
1 in 10 people now living with diabetes
One in every 10 persons now lives with diabetes, International Diabetes Federation said on the occasion of World Diabetes Day today.
Sugar-free desserts for Eid
Desserts are unavoidable, and quite frankly, irresistible. For diabetics with a sweet tooth and for those who prefer their desserts very mildly sweetened, here are three sumptuous after-meal treats that will fill your soul without hurting your body.
Summer fruits for diabetes: What to eat, and how much?
We generally tend to think that sweet things are not good for people with diabetes. At first glance this seems to make sense. However, there is a big difference between the sugar that we find in a fruit and in the added sugar that we might sprinkle on top. In a fruit, the fructose accompanied by fibre, vitamins, minerals, and so many other nutrients are good for our bodies. Fruits have other health benefits, ranging from controlling high blood pressure to reducing inflammation and even blood sugar levels. A person with diabetes should not avoid fruit in general, as it is essential for a balanced diet. When eating fruits, all we need to be mindful of is our serving sizes — one serving of fresh fruit is approximately the amount that can fit into the palm of an adult hand!
A 'paradigm shift' in the diagnosis of diabetes
Scientists unveil a revised classification for diabetes, one they say could lead to better treatments and help doctors more accurately predict life-threatening complications from the disease.
Early diabetes diagnosis linked to higher risk of death
While type 2 diabetes (T2D) was once considered a disease largely confined to older people, the global epidemic of obesity and
Active social life could lower diabetes risk: Study
New European research has found that a good social life could lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: Study
Nearly six percent of new cancers diagnosed worldwide in 2012 -- some 800,000 cases -- has been caused by diabetes and excess weight, according to a study.
How to keep blood sugar levels normal and stable
Diabetic patients will be relieved to know that they need not totally remove their favourite foods from their to-eat list. There are a few ways to achieve normal and stable blood sugar levels. Dietitian Poh Kai Ling explains how.
Diabetes: Take action with these five lifestyle changes
Although type 2 diabetes has strong links to genetic elements, lifestyle factors such as exercise and diet may also influence the development of the disease. For World Diabetes Day, November 14, here are five ways to help play an active role in its prevention.
A diet rich in omega-6 could lower risk of diabetes: study
A new large-scale international study suggests that a diet rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats could significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Diabetes: three discoveries that may help prevent and control the disease
Looking at diet and the frequency of mealtimes, three scientific studies, have been presented at the annual congress of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held last week in Lisbon, Portugal may help pave the way for new therapeutic choices.
Final piece of type 1 diabetes puzzle solved
Scientists finally reveal a complete picture of the areas that the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes.
80 lakh Bangladeshis suffering from diabetes: State minister
Around 80 lakh people in Bangladesh are suffering from diabetes, State Minister for Health Zahid Malik says.