The Latest Breaking News from diabetes

Having an overweight pet could cost owners over £1,000 in vets’ bills

Data from pet insurer ManyPets shows, on average, pet owners are forking out £682.65 for a trip to the vets for diabetes, while arthritis costs are coming to £476.61

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 3, 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, &…

The Hindu · 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:

Dynamite News · Sep 30, 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 Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

Kombucha tea effective in lowering blood glucose level: Study

Regular consumption of this kombucha tea could help reduce fasting blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes, says a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers at Georgetown University Hospital. The study has uncovered potential benefits of kombucha tea for diabetic patients. With diabetes reaching alarming levels worldwide,…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Researchers discover impact of parental relatedness on type 2 diabetes, other common diseases

According to a recent study, close family marriages, or consanguinity, may raise the chance of developing common conditions including type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 27, 2023

Incidence of diabetes among youth increased during COVID pandemic: US Study

Youth-onset diabetes is a serious chronic health condition that poses significant risks to affected individuals, especially those with type 2 diabetes and those from racial and ethnic minority groups, such as non-Hispanic Black individuals. Previous research has shown an increase in the incidence of both type 1 and type 2…

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

Diabetes linked to early puberty onset in both girls, boys: Study

Research has discovered diabetes has been linked to early puberty onset in both girls and boys. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 24, 2023