Tag: diabetes
Starting early: Getting kids to a good weight by 13 may help avoid diabetes
There may be a critical window for overweight kids to get to a healthy level. Those who shed their extra pounds by age 13 had the same risk of developing […]
Ladies, get fit. Good health before pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes risk
Turns out, better fitness in before pregnancy, reduces the risk of gestational diabetes in women. According to a University of Iowa-led study, expectant mothers who were fitter before pregnancy, are […]
Sleep-deprived men are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Here’s why
There’s a link between insufficient sleep and the development of insulin resistance, one of the factors that cause Type 2 diabetes. A team of US researchers has discovered a biological reason […]
One medicine, two benefits: This new diabetes drug can help you lose weight
A compound that mimics a naturally occurring hormone that regulates appetite may help obese people shed those extra kilos, according to a recent study. The compound, semaglutide, has a chemical […]
Suffering from type 2 diabetes? Include fibre rich foods in your daily diet
Now the fight against type 2 diabetes may soon improve just by introducing high-fibre diet in our daily life. As per a study led by a Rutgers University-New Brunswick professor, […]
Suffering from Type 2 diabetes? Go on a high-fibre diet for relief
Eating more of dietary fibres that promote a type of gut bacteria may help in the fight against Type 2 diabetes, researchers suggest. Research findings showed that a diversified high […]
New moms, breastfeeding for 6 months can decrease your chances of developing diabetes
Women who breastfeed their babies for six months or more may be able to cut their risk of developing diabetes in the future by nearly half, according to a study […]
Pregnant Women Living in Hot Weather May Fall Prey to Gestational Diabetes
Can the climate that you inhabit affect your pregnancy? Most of us would not believe but experts have actually been able to draw a correlation between the temperature of the […]
Your Habit of Drinking Tea May Keep You Away from Diabetes
For most of us, the morning starts with a cup of freshly brewed tea. It is almost like a ritual that needs to be followed religiously. Tea leaves have numerous […]
A better diabetes test?
Industry-funded researchers say they’ve developed a way to improve the accuracy of a standard diabetes test. “We think our approach will enable many patients and their doctors to do a […]