Insulin

It is a type of peptide hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas and is responsible for regulating carbohydrates and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin regulates the absorption of glucose by the liver,skeletal muscles and fat tissues from the blood. It is important that excess glucose is removed from the body, otherwise it can be toxic — insulin plays an important part in making this happen. In cases where there is a lack of insulin in the blood the body starts to use stored sugar as a source of energy. People with diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes, have a lack of insulin in the blood and a medical form of the insulin is used to replace it. In the case of type 1 diabetes patients are administered insulin externally.

Traveling With Diabetes: Put these items in your carry-on luggage

Posted By Editorial Team, January 07, 2020 at 08:35pm

If you have diabetes and loves traveling or your job requires you to travel a lot, then you need to pack more stuff then other healthy people. Here are things that diabetic patients should include in their packing list:
Researchers develop insulin-producing cells for diabetes

Posted By IANS, November 03, 2019 at 10:55am

Researchers have found a way to engineer pancreatic beta cells that can enhance production of insulin in response to glucose levels when these cells are "switched on" by light.
Scientists design oral capsules for insulin

Posted By IANS, October 09, 2019 at 08:56am

An oral capsule for insulin has been design in the US that can carry insulin and even protect it from harsh factors inside the body.
Type 3 diabetes: Insulin resistance in brain causes Alzheimer’s disease

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 31, 2019 at 10:36am

New research says that insulin resistance in the brain causes Alzheimer's disease. Is this form of dementia type 3 diabetes?
Diabetes: Easy ways to naturally increase insulin sensitivity

Posted By Editorial Team, August 28, 2019 at 09:31am

In case your body has become insensitive to insulin, here are few tips that can help you increase the sensitivity.
Is your body insulin resistant? These foods may help

Posted By Editorial Team, May 09, 2019 at 09:15am
Eating high-calorie food in stress can lead to significant weight gain: Study

Posted By IANS, April 26, 2019 at 06:12pm

According to a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a high-calorie diet coupled with stress can cause more weight gain than the same diet in a stress-free environment.
Ketogenic diet: Why it shouldn't be a part of your weight-loss plan for long

Posted By Editorial Team, April 22, 2019 at 07:18pm

Keto diet is considered to be the magic potion for quick weight-loss. However, it comes with serious health complications if followed for a long period of time.
Eating eggs in the breakfast can benefit diabetics: Study

Posted By ANI, April 15, 2019 at 11:13am

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, diabetics should eat eggs in the breakfast to reduce blood sugar levels.
Health benefits of apple cider vinegar

Posted By Editorial Team, March 12, 2019 at 12:11pm

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) can inhibit fat accumulation in the body and fight obesity.
Yo-yo dieting: 6 ways it hurts your health

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, March 11, 2019 at 10:50pm

Weight cycling, also known as yo-yo dieting, can take a toll on your heart health, says a study. However, it may also negatively affect your insulin levels, gut health, immunity and much more.
Suffering from diabetes? Follow these travel tips

Posted By Editorial Team, March 07, 2019 at 09:06pm
Want to get pregnant? Follow Rujuta Diwekar's diet tips

Posted By Upneet Pansare, February 22, 2019 at 10:20am

Rujuta Diwekar lists her diet tips to improve insulin sensitivity and get pregnant easily.
Know about these amazing health benefits of lemon zest

Posted By Editorial Team, February 14, 2019 at 07:39pm
Did you know? This novel pill can replace injections to deliver insulin

Posted By Agencies, February 09, 2019 at 08:39am

Researchers have developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing injections for patients with Type-2 diabetes, says a new study.
This common protein form is linked to cardiac, metabolic diseases

Posted By Agencies, February 06, 2019 at 10:47am

A form of protein, clusterin, has been associated with many different facets of cardiometabolic syndrome risk through its actions in the liver, suggests a new research study.
Common form of protein associated with cardiac, metabolic diseases, finds study

Posted By Agencies, February 04, 2019 at 06:41pm

According to a new study, a form of protein, clusterin, has been linked to various facets of cardiometabolic syndrome risk through its actions in the liver.
Short duration workouts and other natural hacks for diabetes

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, February 01, 2019 at 02:32pm

According to a new study, exercising for just 15 minutes may improve insulin sensitivity, muscle size and strength in men who are obese and have type-2 diabetes. Along with exercise, here are a few more vital tricks to lower insulin resistance.
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.
This is why too much screen time disrupts sleep

Posted By ANI, November 29, 2018 at 10:43am

Certain cells in the eye process ambient light and reset our internal clocks and when these cells are exposed to artificial light late into the night, our internal clocks can get confused, resulting in a host of health issues.