Blood glucose

Fibromyalgia: 5 natural ways to manage the symptoms

Posted By Editorial Team, May 09, 2019 at 04:15pm

As new research finds a ray of hope for fibromyalgia patients in a diabetes drug, we share a list of natural remedies that can help you manage the symptoms of the condition.
Time-restricted eating can be beneficial for blood glucose: Study

Posted By ANI, April 26, 2019 at 03:32pm

A novel study suggests that time restricted eating can enhance your glucose control.
Here is how you can prevent diabetes mellitus

Posted By Editorial Team, April 04, 2019 at 08:27am
Are you suffering from diabetes? Get your kidneys checked ASAP

Posted By juhi kumari, March 14, 2019 at 05:04pm

Diabetes mellitus is known to be one of the most notorious culprits behind kidney failure. On this World Kidney Day, we tell you everything about diabetic nephropathy, a condition where uncontrolled blood sugar levels impair your kidney functions leading to the failure of this organ.
Your Complete Blood Count report: Know how to read it

Posted By Editorial Team, January 15, 2019 at 07:36pm

A complete blood count is generally prescribed as part of your routine health check-up. Learn to decode this basic blood test to figure out the status of your important health parameters.
Painless method to monitor glucose levels for diabetics discovered

Posted By Agencies, January 07, 2019 at 09:29am

Continuous monitoring is a way to safely and reliably lower blood glucose - giving the user a full picture of their glucose levels throughout the day and helping them avoid severe hypoglycemia.
Scientists designed new device to make glucose monitoring painless for diabetics

Posted By Agencies, January 06, 2019 at 01:32pm

Scientists at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have designed a microneedle patch for diabetic people to monitor their glucose levels in a painless manner.
Kill your smoking habit with these smart strategies

Posted By Ajay Pal Singh, January 05, 2019 at 11:08am

A recent survey reveals that 5 million people have died due to smoking in 2018. Read on to know how you can get rid of this life-threatening habit.
Novel 3D-printed glucose biosensors developed, says researchers

Posted By Agencies, December 07, 2018 at 07:25pm

Researchers have created a 3D-printed glucose biosensor for use in wearable monitors that may lead to improved glucose monitors for people suffering from diabetes.
How does PCOS make women more susceptible to type 2 diabetes?

Posted By Shriya Sinha, November 19, 2018 at 08:13pm

The physiological factor that links polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance. Read on to understand the association better and figure out how you can manage PCOS with the right foods and reduce the risk of diabetes.
Diabetic neuropathy: What you should know

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 12, 2018 at 10:52am

Diabetic neuropathy is a serious and common complication of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It is a type of nerve damage caused by uncontrolled high blood sugar levels.
Going for morning workouts? Eat your breakfast first to burn carbs!

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 22, 2018 at 05:00pm

If you are one of those who like to go for morning workouts, then it might be a good idea to eat your breakfast first as it helps burn carbs better, says a new study.
Eating sweets and drinking water? DON’T! It’s raising your sugar level

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 22, 2018 at 04:39pm

Drinking water while having your favourite sweet treat may give you a bigger sugar spike than what s considered healthy, says researchers.
Will we finally have the smart contact lenses to monitor diabetics?

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 15, 2018 at 05:31pm

While Google, Microsoft and other tech and healthcare giants have already tried and failed at creating smart contact lenses, we have another ray of hope from Indiana, USA.
Want to lose weight? Grab a tequila shot

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, July 26, 2018 at 01:03pm

Coming Friday, just leave all your worries aside and go on to have an only-tequila party, for the sake of losing weight.
Air pollution contributes to diabetes, here's how

Posted By ANI, June 30, 2018 at 12:30pm

Turns out even low pollution levels can pose a health risk.
4 reasons why every diabetic should keep a glucometer handy!

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 21, 2018 at 12:16pm

It helps in self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) which is an integral part of intensive therapy for all forms of diabetes.
Diabetes: non-invasive adhesive patch to measure glucose levels instead of painful finger prick test

Posted By Agencies, April 11, 2018 at 11:50am

The patch does not pierce the skin, instead it draws glucose out from fluid between cells across hair follicles, which are individually accessed via an array of miniature sensors using a small electric current.
FDA approves continuous glucose monitoring system

Posted By Agencies, March 28, 2018 at 06:33pm

Diabetes impairs the body's ability to make or properly use the blood glucose-regulating hormone insulin.
Why do I have diabetes when I don’t eat sugar?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, February 14, 2018 at 03:57pm

Dr Tejal Lathia answers this common diabetes query.