The Latest Breaking News on Diabetes

Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs

A study by the national public health institute reveals alarming rates of type 2 diabetes among residents of France's overseas territories, where the chronic illness is two times as common as it is on the French mainland. What explains the disparity?

According to a study, chronic sleep deprivation can increase insulin resistance in otherwise healthy women, with postmenopausal women experiencing more severe effects. Read further on Dynamite News:

Editorial: Evidence that the soft drinks levy is working should embolden policymakers

Analysis of 37 studies finds largest health benefits come from replacing processed meat, with 20% reduction in type 2 diabetes

The new Withings Body Pro 2 smart scale can help detect the early signs of diabetes complications and more.

International study finds those on England programme have bigger drops in BMI, blood sugar and bad cholesterol

The NHS programme appears to help patients lose weight and reduce blood pressure, as well as reduce their sugar levels.

Diabetics can achieve remission, but must maintain strict diet/exercise & weight. Type 1 diabetes cannot be cured, but type 2 can be managed with meds. Risk factors include high BMI, family history, stress, & sedentary lifestyle. Pre-diabetics should take precautions & monitor symptoms.

M.V. Diabetes & M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre launched Chennai Slim & Fit 2.0 to educate college students on healthy lifestyle & prevent obesity. 6,000 school students were followed in 2007, with findings published in 2013. Nina Reddy, Joint MD of Savera Hotel, urged people to look after themselves &…

In the Ozempic era, the craze for thinness is everywhere. But if you concentrate specifically on what your body can do, it is sometimes possible to rearrange your brain, writes Zing Tsjeng