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How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic
Indian diets, traditionally rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, have shifted towards processed, fried, and sugar-laden foods, according to a recent government-backed study
 "How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic")
Glucose Tolerance Test: Here's why and when your doctor recommends it
The glucose tolerance test measures how the body reacts to sugar or glucose and is frequently used to detect insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
 "Glucose Tolerance Test: Here's why and when your doctor recommends it")
Breakthrough stem-cell transplant in China offers hope for Type 1 diabetes
Adipose tissue cells from the patient were reprogrammed into stem cells, converted to islet cells, and transplanted back, eliminating the risk of immune rejection as they were from her own body
 "Breakthrough stem-cell transplant in China offers hope for Type 1 diabetes")
Chinese scientists reverse type 1 diabetes with cell transplant: Report
Now, stem cell therapy has opened up new possibilities for diabetes treatment, the report said
 "Chinese scientists reverse type 1 diabetes with cell transplant: Report")
Late-night sleepers face 50% greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Staying up late increases Type 2 diabetes risk by nearly 50 per cent and is associated with higher BMI, larger waist circumference, and more visceral and liver fat
No suicidal thoughts link to diabetes, obesity drugs, finds UK regulator
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) began a review of safety data for the class of drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, more than a year ago
 "No suicidal thoughts link to diabetes, obesity drugs, finds UK regulator")
All you need to know about Type 1.5 diabetes, a mix of type 1 and type 2
Also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), type 1.5 diabetes has features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
 "All you need to know about Type 1.5 diabetes, a mix of type 1 and type 2")
Red meat linked with increased diabetes risk; Lancet study gives evidence
The researchers, however, found no evidence that replacing unprocessed red meat with poultry helped in cutting down diabetes risk
Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people
Fitterfly Klik uses AI computer vision paired with the Fitterfly Nutrition Database, comprising over 37,000 Indian foods, to recognize, analyze, and break down food
 "Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people")
Antidiabetic drug Semaglutide linked to potential vision loss: Study
Researchers say future study required to assess causality
 "Antidiabetic drug Semaglutide linked to potential vision loss: Study")
Every 3rd Indian affected by fatty liver disease: Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of Science and Technology launches the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network to find India-specific interventions for metabolic disorders
 "Every 3rd Indian affected by fatty liver disease: Minister Jitendra Singh")
India to make Ozempic-like drugs for diabetes, obesity under PLI by 2026
GLP-1RA works by activating GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas, which leads to enhanced insulin release and reduced glucagon release responses
 "India to make Ozempic-like drugs for diabetes, obesity under PLI by 2026")
Olympic athletes turn to diabetes tech in pursuit of winning medals
The Paris Olympics, which start on July 26, are an opportunity to showcase the technology - even though there is as yet no proof it can boost athletic performance
 "Olympic athletes turn to diabetes tech in pursuit of winning medals")
Can diabetes be cured? Chinese doctors claim breakthrough with cell therapy
A 59-year-old man with type 2 diabetes received an innovative cell transplant and has been insulin-free and off medication for 33 months, offering hope to other diabetes patients
Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour
With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar
 "Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour")
Asking for insulin daily: Kejriwal writes to Tihar superintendent
The chief minister alleged that the Tihar administration issued a "false and misleading" statement under "political pressure"
 "Asking for insulin daily: Kejriwal writes to Tihar superintendent")
'Conspiracy to kill Kejriwal': AAP says he's being denied insulin in jail
'ED should be afraid of God for lying so much; AAP to hold protests in Delhi: Party leaders
 "'Conspiracy to kill Kejriwal': AAP says he's being denied insulin in jail")
Biocon partners Biomm SA to commercialise it's diabetes drug in Brazil
Biomm focuses on developing, manufacturing and commercialising complex biotech and biosimilar drug products at its production facility in Nova Lima
 "Biocon partners Biomm SA to commercialise it's diabetes drug in Brazil")
Besides Covid-19, diabetes and renal disease reduce Indian lifespan
Covid-19 was the leading cause of death in India, as per the study. The age-standardised rate of deaths for both males and females was 156.8 per 100,000 population
 "Besides Covid-19, diabetes and renal disease reduce Indian lifespan")
Preventive online health checkups rise 50% in India: Simpl Checkout Scan
Lifestyle-based checkups including diabetes, vitamin deficiency and hair fall, apart from comprehensive full-body checkups, are the most preferred by Indians
 "Preventive online health checkups rise 50% in India: Simpl Checkout Scan")
