PREDIABETES TO DIABETES

Kelly Clarkson opens up about the diagnosis of a health condition that prompted her to make a few life modifications

Kevin James has commented the "Since U Been Gone" singer was looking very nice. Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she was on the borderline of diabetes diagnosis, however waited for two years before taking precautionary measures. Here's everything to know more

Let’s talk prediabetes, the precursor to diabetes: Here’s an essential guide to navigating this metabolic disorder

India’s distinguished diabetologists share essential insights into preventing and course-correcting prediabetes in the first episode of the USV informative multimedia series titled ‘Beat Diabetes Win Life’ series, aiming to spread awareness about lesser-talked-about aspects of diabetes care and management. Catch exclusive snippets of the panel discussion as the experts dive into the potential risks of this often-overlooked metabolic disorder and suggest straightforward practices to prevent or even reverse it.

Diabetes, not a death sentence: These lifestyle modifications can help you live well

The dreaded ‘D’ word—diabetes—no longer carries the same weight as a life sentence. While traditional diabetes management relied solely on medications, there’s a growing emphasis on the pivotal role lifestyle changes can play in supporting and enhancing the well-being of individuals suffering from diabetes. In the second installment of the USV diabetes awareness multimedia series, titled ‘Beat Diabetes With Lifestyle Modification’, some of India’s leading endocrinologists convened to impart savvy and sustainable strategies for embracing transformative lifestyle shifts.

Diabetes surging among India’s young adults: Here’s how to navigate with ease and confidence

Individuals in their early 20s and 30s are increasingly being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, signalling that we are on the cusp of a potentially devastating diabetes epidemic. In the third episode of the USV diabetes awareness multimedia series—Beat Diabetes Win Life—in collaboration with The Economic Times, Dr. Ambrish Mithal, Dr. Narendra Kotwal, and Prof. (Dr.) Shashank Joshi, addressed the urgency of this intersectional issue, sharing insights into not only about its trends, patterns, and symptoms but also methods and strategies to combat it. Read on to discover how to transform diabetes care through the young-adult lens.

Smit.fit merges with Droobi Health to form new entity DroobiSmit

The company has disclosed that DroobiSmit will have its headquarters in Singapore, a move aimed at solidifying its position as the primary digital diabetes solution provider across the GCC and South Asia.

101 mn people in India live with diabetes; 5 food items that can spike your blood sugar levels

​Millions of people in India are living with diabetes, a chronic disease, which though slow to progress, wreaks irreversible damage to the heart, liver, and the pancreas.

Study links air pollution to Type 2 Diabetes risk in India

The 15-year study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) included over 12,000 residents from Delhi and Chennai. The researchers found a link between PM2.5 particles and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Healthtech startup Sugar.fit secures $11 million in round led by MassMutual Ventures

Users use Sugar.fit’s platform to track the real-time impact of their lifestyle on glucose levels, and receive personalised guidance across the aspects of fitness, nutrition and sleep.

Want to keep your blood sugar levels in check? Be more active, reduce stress

Insulin resistance, which is thought to precede Type 2 diabetes by 10 to 15 years, has also been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease etc.

A five-point guide for India on how to tackle the burgeoning cardiovascular disease epidemic

At a community level, healthcare workers, such as accredited social health activists (ASHAs) and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), are crucial to spreading awareness and connecting rural communities to the public health system. As India grapples with an uptick in non-communicable diseases, initiatives such as the National Programme for Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPCDCS) become even more significant to provide comprehensive primary healthcare at the grassroots level.

Lupin acquires two diabetes brands from Boehringer Ingelheim

Lupin has been marketing Ondero and Ondero Met since 2015 in the Indian market as part of a co-marketing agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim and the Indian pharma company acquired the two diabetes brands for Rs 235 crore.

40% Covid-19 survivors face elevated diabetes risk: Top endocrinologist

Those who survived Covid-19 remain at a 40 per cent elevated risk for diabetes in the first year. A subsequent post-pandemic wave of new diabetes patients may be expected. Also diabetes, on the rise among children and adolescents, is one of the leading causes of vision loss, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and limb amputations.

A new term life insurance policy for diabetics: High premium but much-needed financial security, should you buy?

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has now come up with a term insurance plan specially designed for people who have diabetes. Named as as Bajaj Allianz Life Diabetic Term Plan Sub 8 HbA1c, it is a pure term life insurance cover. The minimum policy term will be for five years. The minimum sum assured will be Rs 25 lakh. The minimum entry age will be 30 years and the entry age goes up to 60 years for this plan. Should you buy it?

Intermittent fasting can keep Alzheimer’s at bay : Study

Amyloid-ß is a large membrane protein that is essential in neural growth and repair. But its corrupted form in later life can destroy nerve cells. This triggers the loss of thought and memory that is associated with Alzheimer's.

Why India is seeing a rise in hypertension, diabetes cases

According to an alarming new study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in the journal 'The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology', Infia is home to a whopping 315 million people with hypertension, and 101 million with diabetes.

Over 11% Indians diabetic, 36% have hypertension: Lancet survey shows

A nationwide survey published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal has found that 11.4% of Indians have diabetes, rising from 7.5% in 2017. The study also found 35.5% of people had high blood pressure, 15.3% had prediabetes, 28.6% had generalised obesity and 39.5% had abdominal obesity. The study estimated that in 2021 there were 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million with prediabetes in India.

India has over 100 mn diabetics & 136 mn pre-diabetics, says new ICMR study; Goa tops the list, UP records lowest prevalence

India is the 'diabetes capital of the world', according to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research that shows the country now has 101 million diabetics, with a further 136 million pre-diabetic individuals in need of prevention.

Having a handful of almonds before meals can improve blood sugar levels in prediabetics, says study

A few almonds 30 mins before breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the study duration.

Consuming almonds before meal improves blood sugar levels: Study

Eating 20 grams of almonds before each meal can reverse prediabetes in almost a quarter of people, according to a study led by Anoop Misra, Professor and Chairman at Delhi-based Fortis-C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes. The research, which was conducted on 60 prediabetic study participants aged between 18 and 60, found the introduction of almonds into diets helped normalise blood sugar levels.

Including almonds in your daily diet may lower risk of diabetes: Study

Eating almonds regularly may help control blood sugar.

Being overweight ups risk of diabetes. New study explains why and tips to delay the onset

The findings have been published in the journal Cell Metabolism.

World Diabetes Day: Cold drinks to white rice, five food items to avoid if you are diabetic

Here's a list of foods to stay a mile away from if you are diabetic.

Prediabetes? Here are the common symptoms