Air pollution and the risk of diabetes
The world is facing a very rapid rise in diabetes prevalence. Low- and middle-income countries are the worst sufferers. Among several other established risk factors for diabetes,
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World Diabetes Day 2019
Every year World Diabetes Day takes place on the 14th November. It has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event which increases awareness about diabetes. The day is internationally recognised and is an official United Nations Day.
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Osteoporosis: a silent killer
World Osteoporosis Day takes place on October 20 each year dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and
6y ago
Insulin patch pump: A new tool for diabetes care
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes in the world. T2D is typically treated with lifestyle changes, such as
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Dealing with depression in diabetes
People who are diagnosed with a chronic physical health problem such as diabetes are 3 times more likely to be
7y ago
Recognising and preventing low blood sugar
Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is
7y ago
Thyroid health and pregnancy
Thyroid health during pregnancy is very important for both the mother and the unborn child. During pregnancy the mother’s thyroid hormone crosses the placenta and is needed for the growth of the fetus. When the mother’s thyroid produces either too little or too much of thyroid hormone, serious side effects can occur. So, it is extremely important that during pregnancy the mother’s thyroid is working normally.
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Beat diabetes
Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Each year more and more people live with this condition,
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May 17, 2015
Hirsutism may be a sign of serious medical condition
Hirsutism or frazonism is the excessive hairiness on women in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur or
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