Test glucose tolerance to diagnose diabetes By Prof Ram Shankar Upadhayaya The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023
Drinking dark tea might regulate blood sugar, minimise risk of diabetes: Research Drinking black tea every day can help reduce the risk and progression of type 2 diabetes in people by improving blood sugar control. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 8, 2023
Pregnant women give hope for effective gestational diabetes treatment: Study Researchers have made significant progress in the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women gave new hope to expectant mothers suffering from the condition. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 8, 2023
A weight off my mind: I’m thrilled that I can be heavy and still healthy After years of guilt about her extra pounds, Alexandra Heminsley welcomes research into so-called ‘fat but fit’ middle-aged women The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
How healthy is America’s renewed love affair with weight loss medications? While some may be taking them for medically valid reasons, the trend is worrying eating disorder experts and signaling a cultural shift away from body positivity The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2023
"Food insecurity and healthcare neglect" "Our findings demonstrate the need to improve the health and quality of life of [Liberians] living with diabetes" Salon · Oct 5, 2023
Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes Only a legal framework or an ordinance with the objective of reducing/halting the consumption of ultra-processed foods can safeguard people from the strategies of the food industry The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023
Warning over ‘severe’ weight-loss jab side effects Semaglutide and liraglutide are sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Saxenda and are manufactured by Novo Nordisk The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Weight-loss jabs linked to ‘severe’ stomach problems – study Researchers said instances were ‘rare’ but hundreds of thousands of people could still be affected due to the drugs’ popularity globally. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
More than a quarter of middle-aged women living with ‘metabolically healthy obesity’ – study It may be down to different diets or other lifestyle factors. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Working in an office with no windows can cause high blood sugar levels If you have diabetes and spend your working hours at an indoor office where there are not any windows, this work environment may worsen your diabetes, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg. The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023
Thousands unaware they have diabetes could be diagnosed at A&E, says study Research by NHS trust found simple blood test could help people avoid complications from type 2 diabetes The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
A quarter of middle-aged women in the UK ‘fit but fat’ – researchers A study showed people with ‘metabolically healthy obesity’, which may be down to different diets or other lifestyle factors. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Antivirals ‘could save insulin-producing cells in children with type 1 diabetes’ In people with the condition, the body attacks its own beta cells and destroys its capacity to produce insulin. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Zenger · Oct 3, 2023 UK Among Highest Consumers Of Sugary Drinks In Europe As Global Intake Rises Brits guzzle an average of 4.4 drinks per person a week, with concerns over public health implications.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Study results hailed ‘significant step forward’ managing diabetes in pregnancy Gestational diabetes, characterised by elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, affects almost three million women worldwide every year.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Wegovy weight-loss jab 'significantly' improves blood sugar in diabetics Hailed as potential ‘game changer’ in tackling obesity, Semaglutide can also help those with type 2 diabetes
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Weight loss jab ‘significantly’ improves blood sugar in diabetics, study finds Researchers said semaglutide’s effectiveness in treating type 2 diabetes has been shown in some trials, but long-term data is ‘lacking’.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Oprah Winfrey reflects on how she was treated while shopping when she weighed more than 200 pounds ‘This is a world that has shamed people for being overweight forever,’ Winfrey says
The Times of India · Oct 1, 2023 New weight loss procedure deemed safe by this country takes only 90 minutes! A new weight loss procedure has been deemed safe and effective for use and has been approved by the NHS UK. This 90-minute process can be used to treat obese people and might be a solution to the increasing cases of obesity.
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 TB patients must also be screened for prediabetes Every other TB patient has glucose metabolism disorder: Dr. Viswanathan's research shows 1 in 2 TB patients have diabetes/pre-diabetes. His study, published in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, found TB patients with pre-diabetes had higher relapse & death rates. Screening & identification of pre-diabetes at TB diagnosis, monitoring during/after treatment, &…
Dynamite News · Sep 30, 2023 Study gives further insight into how diabetes may accelerate blood cancer growth When compared to people without diabetes, those with multiple myeloma, a blood malignancy of plasma cells in the bone marrow, have a worse overall survival rate. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023 Global survey finds diabetes goes undiagnosed in 40% of cases Research concludes that disparities in treatment show the need to improve access to care, particularly in developing countries
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Just 3% of overweight and obese people referred for NHS programmes – study The research found large regional differences in who was getting access to support.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 New 90-minute weight loss procedure deemed ‘safe and effective’ by NHS The procedure takes 90 minutes, with patients usually able to go home on the same day, and is reversible