Fruit and oats linked to higher risk of type 1 diabetes, study finds
New research suggests that certain childhood diets, like eating fruit, oats, and rye, may increase the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, while berries might offer protective benefits. The study highlights that dietary factors, alongside genetics, play a key role in the condition's onset. Key Points
India TodayWhy you should be lifting weights if you have type 2 diabetes
India faces a growing diabetes epidemic, with cases projected to rise to 134 million by 2045. Effective management requires comprehensive lifestyle changes like adding strength training to your daily activity regimen. Key Points
India TodayIrregular sleep for a week can lead to increased diabetes risk: Study
According to the study published in the journal diabetes Care, the link was ‘more pronounced’ among those sleeping for longer durations and having a lower genetic risk... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWorld Health Day: Don't leave prediabetes unchecked, say doctors
Prediabetes is a state in which a person's blood sugar levels are elevated, though not to the extent that qualifies as diabetes. These levels surpass the norm but fall below the threshold for a diabetes diagnosis. Key Points
India TodayWhat's the 1-hour plasma glucose test & can it detect diabetes risk more accurately
International diabetes Federation recommends 1-hr plasma glucose test, a more sensitive & practical method. A 1-hPG value of 209 mg/dL or more indicates Type 2 diabetes. Key Points
ThePrint
5 early morning superfoods to prevent diabetes, control blood sugar
Right nutrition in the morning can help prevent onset of diabetes. Here are ancient Indian superfoods that can help combat insulin resistance. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesNon-Covid deaths increased in people with diabetes, women, young affected more: Lancet Study
The research findings pointed to the importance of ensuring that all people with diabetes, especially those from the less advantaged groups, had consistent access to diabetes medication... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSclerostin key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with diabetes: Study
The results revealed significantly higher levels of sclerostin in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, suggesting a possible link between this protein... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIndia denies nod to ‘1st-ever weekly insulin' for diabetics, seeks more info from maker Novo Nordisk
Icodec has been touted as a therapy that could eliminate the need for daily or mealtime insulin injections for people with severe diabetes. It has not been approved by any country so far. Key Points
ThePrintUnlocking the truth about diabetes: ‘The science has been pretty awful’
More than 400m people around the world have diabetes, and many control the condition using insulin. But science writer Gary Taubes believes it’s this very treatment that is behind the current epidemic. Does his controversial case for a diet-based alternative to medicine have any bite? Key Points
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US diabetes patients face delays as insurers tighten Ozempic coverage
Some patients with type 2 diabetes say they are having more difficulty getting reimbursed for drugs like Ozempic as U.S. insurers implement restrictions designed to deter doctors from prescribing the medication for weight loss. Key Points
ReutersQuitting smoking can lower diabetes risk by 30-40 per cent: WHO
Type-2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Quitting smoking can lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 30-40 per cent, according to a new brief jointly developed by the WHO, the International diabetes Federation and the University of Newcastle. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaEgg wrap to chickpea dhoklas; 3 amazing recipes to manage gestational diabetes
A healthy and balanced diet can be extremely helpful in preventing or managing gestational diabetes. Here are 3 delicious recipes you must add to your diet. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPoor food choices contribute to poor mental health, risk of diabetes: Study
Washington DC [US], November 21 (ANI): According to the Centers for Disease Control, people with diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) are two to three times more likely to suffer from depression than those who do not. Current treatment options include therapy, medication, or both. However, scientific understanding of the multidimensional interaction between diet, mental health, and diabetes […] Key Points
ThePrintTema ETFs hops on weight-loss drug frenzy with its new cardiovascular fund
Tema ETFs has launched a new exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks popular drugmakers like Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) and Eli Lilly (LLY.N), aiming to tap into growing demand for their weight-loss and diabetes drugs. Key Points
Reuters
7 simple rules you must follow to keep diabetes at bay
Diabetes is becoming common worldwide. To reduce your chances of getting the disease, follow these lifestyle measures that can help you lead a healthier life. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesQuitting smoking can lower diabetes risk by 30-40 per cent: WHO
Type-2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Quitting smoking can lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 30-40 per cent, according to a new brief jointly developed by the WHO, the International diabetes Federation and the University of Newcastle. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBelgium bans use of Ozempic for weight loss until summer
Belgium has decided to temporarily ban the use of Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO) diabetes drug Ozempic as a weight loss treatment amid a shortage of the medicine, according to a royal decree published in the country's Official Gazette on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersAir pollution linked to surging Type 2 diabetes cases, finds 7-yr study of Delhi & Chennai residents
Findings are 1st evidence from India linking high PM2.5 levels in ambient air with rising blood sugar levels. Study by Indian & US researchers published in British Medical Journal. Key Points
ThePrintEMA says no evidence GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic linked to thyroid cancer
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Friday said its safety panel did not find a causal link between popular GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO) Ozempic and thyroid cancer after a months-long review. Key Points
Reuters
10 ways to prevent type 2 diabetes at a young age
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits early in life can significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Here's what you can do. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times7 exercises that can improve diabetes
Regular exercise is crucial for managing diabetes. Engaging in physical activity helps manage blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy weight. Key Points
India TodayDiabetes: Eating breakfast at this time can spike your blood sugar
As per experts, people with diabetes shouldn't be in rush to have breakfast first thing in the morning. Here's why. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times40% Covid-19 survivors face elevated diabetes risk: Top endocrinologist
Those who survived Covid-19 remain at a 40 per cent elevated risk for diabetes in the first year. A subsequent post-pandemic wave of new diabetes patients may be expected. Also diabetes, on the rise among children and adolescents, is one of the leading causes of vision loss, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and limb amputations. Key Points
Economic TimesManaging Type 1 diabetes Is Tricky. Can AI Help?
In a simulation, AI aided virtual patients in meeting blood glucose targets. It could be a step toward trusting machine learning to help real people, too. Key Points
WIRED
Diabetes: The ticking time bomb
A new ICMR study has found higher prevalence of diabetes than previously estimated. The crisis is multifold—from high cost of care to enduring sedentary lifestyles. Is there a way out? Key Points
mint‘How I got diabetes: I mistook housework for exercise, didn’t take a walk, cooked high-fat food at home’
Sukhwinder Kaur didn't know that women are 1.5 times more prone to diabetes, and obesity, for they consider housework as exercise. Women who had high blood glucose during their pregnancy need to be extra cautious. They should do 150 minutes of physical activity a week. A good pace to walk is more than 5 km in an hour and add some resistance training to it, says Dr Ashu Rastogi, associate professor, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, PGIMER, Chandigarh Key Points
The Indian ExpressGlobally, 1.3 billion projected to be living with diabetes by 2050
The latest and most comprehensive calculations showed the current global prevalence rate to be 6.1 percent, making diabetes one of the top 10 leading causes of death and disability, the analysis said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIncidence of diabetes expected to alarmingly increase across the globe by 2050
They projected that this will more than double to around 1.3 billion people by 2050. Key Points
FinancialexpressPeople living with diabetes to double by 2050: The Lancet
Researchers say diabetes is growing exponentially in prevalence outpacing most diseases globally. Structural racism and geographic inequity are accelerating this global crisis of diabetes, with rates of diabetes among minority ethnic groups in high-income countries, like the USA, 1.5 times higher than among their white counterparts and diabetes death rates in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) double that in high-income countries. Key Points
Economic Times
Over 11 per cent Indians diabetic, 36 per cent suffer from hypertension: Lancet survey
The prevalence of diabetes in India is 11.4 per cent, while 35.5 per cent of people suffer from hypertension, according to the findings of a nationwide survey published in The Lancet diabetes & Endocrinology journal. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaOver 100 million people have diabetes in India, Goa has the highest number: ICMR
At least 136 million people (15.3 per cent of the population) have prediabetes, and over 315 million people have high blood pressure. Key Points
India TodayOver 11% Indians diabetic, 36% have hypertension: Lancet survey shows
A nationwide survey published in The Lancet diabetes & Endocrinology journal has found that 11.4% of Indians have diabetes, rising from 7.5% in 2017. The study also found 35.5% of people had high blood pressure, 15.3% had prediabetes, 28.6% had generalised obesity and 39.5% had abdominal obesity. The study estimated that in 2021 there were 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million with prediabetes in India. Key Points
Economic TimesDiabetic deaths in state surged 52 per cent amid Covid pandemic: Docs
There are several explanations that may account for the substantial increase in fatalities due to diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary bi-directional relationship between diabetes and Covid-19 has been well-established. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMother's Day 2023: 5 engaging hobbies for moms to conquer diabetes
Hobbies can not only give meaning to one's life, but also improve physical and mental health. Here are engaging activities mother can try to manage diabetes. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times
Insulin deficiency major trigger for Type 2 diabetes in Indians
Insulin resistance occurs when the body is unable to use insulin the proper way. On the other hand, as type 2 diabetes worsens, the capacity of the pancreas to produce insulin keeps dropping, resulting in deficiency. Key Points
The Indian Express5 benefits of losing weight for people with diabetes
Losing weight can prevent many serious diabetes complications and even reverse the disease in some cases. Here are other benefits explained by an expert. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesPoor diet linked to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes globally: Study
Poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70 per cent of new diagnoses globally, according to a study. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHow H3N2 virus could be fatal for diabetes
H3N2 complications can be more severe for a person with diabetes. Here's what precautions you should take. Key Points
India TodayH3N2 influenza can be deadly for diabetics; prevention tips
People with diabetes are at an increased risk of hospitalisation if they contract H3N2 influenza. Here are effective prevention tips for them. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times
Can brushing teeth more reduce diabetes risk? What expert says
Do you brush your teeth twice a day? You may be reducing your risk of diabetes. Here's how. | Health Key Points
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