Page 11 - Latest Updates on Diabetes
Medtronic's diabetes breakthrough puts woes in past with soaring sales
18 months after the device was approved, the company says it will be able to meet demand
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Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim logs fastest CAGR in diabetes drug segment
With a turnover of Rs 3.56 bn from the anti-diabetes segment, the firm enjoys a 3.18% share in the over Rs 100-bn Indian market
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People diagnosed with cancer 35% more likely to develop diabetes: Study
In some cases, the cancer itself or treatments used to eradicate tumors might cause diabetes, Cho said by email
It isn't just sugar, even air pollution could cause diabetes
Diabetes affects more than 420 million people globally and is one of the world's fastest growing diseases
For rich and poor Indians alike, diabetes epidemic shows no sign of abating
Diabetes prevalence has increased by 64% across India over the past quarter-century, according to a November 2017 report
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Pain-free skin patch for diabetics may control blood sugar for days: Study
For millions of people with type 2 diabetes, ongoing vigilance over the amount of sugar, or glucose, in their blood is the key to health
Diseases of a lifestyle: The transition to avoid
Poor in urban well-off states have a higher incidence of diabetes than the rich in the same cities, according to a study
Over 60% urban Indian women at risk of diabetes, says survey
Lack of physical activity is linked to an increased risk of diabetes
Newly-identified type 3c of diabetes is being wrongly diagnosed as type 2
Type 3c diabetes is caused by damage to the pancreas from inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), tumours of the pancreas, or pancreatic surgery
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Soya beans, nuts may help prevent type 2 diabetes: Study
Linoleic acid was associated with lower risk, while levels of arachidonic acid were not significantly associated with either higher or lower risk of diabetes
Eating dark chocolate may reduce risk of developing diabetes: Study
Cocoa compound helps the body release more insulin and responds to increased blood glucose better
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Scientists develop wearable device that tests diabetes by monitoring sweat
The team showed that measurements are reliable with a tiny amount of sweat - up to three microliters
Diabetes on rise among poor people in India, says Lancet study
The study covered 57,000 people across 15 states and Union Territories
Hot weather may increase diabetes risk during pregnancy: Study
For every 10 degree rise in temperature, women are 6-9% likely to develop gestational diabetes
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Now, diabetic patients can bring down sugar levels using smartphones
Scientists have managed to engineer cells that produce insulin when exposed to infrared light
Apple secretly developing sensors for diabetes treatment
It was late co-founder Steve Jobs's initiative
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The diabetes drug that may be worth $10 bn
Ailing Novo seeks cure with diabetes drug targeting the fat
Night workers find diabetes harder to control: Study
Study says poor blood sugar control was independent of what workers ate or any sleeping problems
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How to cut diabetes risk? Scientists suggest 'medicinal diet'
The starches in diet resist digestion and pass through to the colon or large bowel
Don't sit all day if you have type 2 diabetes
Such patients have an altered blood fat profile that contributes to inflammation, insulin resistance
