diabetes

Managing diabetes during winter in Bangladesh

Winter in Bangladesh presents unique challenges for those living with diabetes. Naturally, during colds, patients with diabetes utilise more calories and remain in good glycaemia.

Frequent bathroom breaks? It’s not just the coffee, it might be diabetes

Diabetes is one of those health conditions that often sneaks up on you silently. Many people can have early symptoms without realising what is going on. Picking the signs early can help you manage blood sugar levels and potentially delay or even prevent it from progressing into full-blown diabetes.

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

The global diabetes rate has doubled since 1990 from around 7% to 14%, the study suggested

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,

Study: Rock music could replace insulin injections

Researchers found that Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, at a volume of 85 decibels, prompted the strongest insulin release.

What is 'diabetic rice'?

About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)

How insomnia affects the lives of young adults

Insomnia has been known to cause health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.

1 in 10 people now living with diabetes

One in every 10 persons now lives with diabetes, International Diabetes Federation said on the occasion of World Diabetes Day today.

Sugar-free desserts for Eid

Desserts are unavoidable, and quite frankly, irresistible. For diabetics with a sweet tooth and for those who prefer their desserts very mildly sweetened, here are three sumptuous after-meal treats that will fill your soul without hurting your body.

April 12, 2018
April 12, 2018

US approves artificial-intelligence device for diabetic eye problems

US regulators approve the first device that uses artificial intelligence to detect eye damage from diabetes, allowing regular doctors to diagnose the condition without interpreting any data or images.

March 2, 2018
March 2, 2018

A 'paradigm shift' in the diagnosis of diabetes

Scientists unveil a revised classification for diabetes, one they say could lead to better treatments and help doctors more accurately predict life-threatening complications from the disease.

February 25, 2018
February 25, 2018

Early diabetes diagnosis linked to higher risk of death

While type 2 diabetes (T2D) was once considered a disease largely confined to older people, the global epidemic of obesity and

December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017

Active social life could lower diabetes risk: Study

New European research has found that a good social life could lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.

November 28, 2017
November 28, 2017

Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: Study

Nearly six percent of new cancers diagnosed worldwide in 2012 -- some 800,000 cases -- has been caused by diabetes and excess weight, according to a study.

November 22, 2017
November 22, 2017

How to keep blood sugar levels normal and stable

Diabetic patients will be relieved to know that they need not totally remove their favourite foods from their to-eat list. There are a few ways to achieve normal and stable blood sugar ­levels. Dietitian Poh Kai Ling explains how.

November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017

Diabetes: Take action with these five lifestyle changes

Although type 2 diabetes has strong links to genetic elements, lifestyle factors such as exercise and diet may also influence the development of the disease. For World Diabetes Day, November 14, here are five ways to help play an active role in its prevention.

October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017

A diet rich in omega-6 could lower risk of diabetes: study

A new large-scale international study suggests that a diet rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats could significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

September 22, 2017
September 22, 2017

Diabetes: three discoveries that may help prevent and control the disease

Looking at diet and the frequency of mealtimes, three scientific studies, have been presented at the annual congress of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held last week in Lisbon, Portugal may help pave the way for new therapeutic choices.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

Final piece of type 1 diabetes puzzle solved

Scientists finally reveal a complete picture of the areas that the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes.