Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes or non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by increased levels of blood sugar. This type of diabetes is majorly caused due to lifestyle factors such as sedentary lifestyle, obesity, lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits. And hence can be prevented by making simple changes in your daily life.

More About Type 2 diabetes

Enjoy your drink even if you have diabetes, but know your limits

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 27, 2019 at 08:03pm

Excessive alcohol intake is not good for anybody. But if you are diabetic, it may have fatal consequences. Strike a balance for better health.
Losing hair? Your diabetes could be the reason

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, November 26, 2019 at 01:19pm

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of vision-related, kidney damage and heart failure. But a lesser-known complication is hair loss.
Struggling to manage your weight? Beware, obesity may give you type-2 diabetes

Posted By Sukriti Shahi, November 20, 2019 at 06:16pm

Weight issues have always been associated with lifestyle diseases like diabetes and blood pressure. What's with increasing weight or say obesity that puts you at an increased risk of getting type-2 diabetes.
World Diabetes Day: Control your condition with Ayurveda

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 14, 2019 at 05:02pm

There are many therapies that can successfully manage your diabetes. On this World Diabetes Day, let us look at how Ayurveda can help you to control this disease.
World Diabetes Day on November 14: Environmental pollutants and genes may be responsible for your diabetes

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 13, 2019 at 08:04pm

On this World Diabetes Day, it is important to know that variants in common genes and environmental pollutants may increase your risk of diabetes. Read on to know more.
Give yourself the gift of health: Have early dinner

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 29, 2019 at 08:53pm

It is easy to give in to temptation and stay up late occasionally. This also means that you end up eating late. But early dinner is a must for overall health.
Death risks from obesity differ in men and women

Posted By ANI, October 28, 2019 at 01:49pm

Obesity is implicated in two-thirds of the leading causes of death from non-communicable diseases worldwide and the risk of certain diseases differs for men and women.
Weight loss beneficial for cardiac health of type-2 diabetic patients

Posted By ANI, October 20, 2019 at 07:15pm

Losing a little weight may go a long way, especially for type 2 diabetes patients suffering from cardiovascular problems.
Beware of that bottle of cold beer, it can give you a beer belly

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 16, 2019 at 06:36pm

Do you enjoy a cold glass of beer on a sizzling summer afternoon? We reveal why this may give you a beer belly.
Stevia: A sweet gift of nature that can help you lose weight

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 12, 2019 at 02:53pm

Stevia is a non-toxic, zero-calorie natural sweetener that be used as an alternative to sugar. It comes with a range of health benefits and can help you lose weight too.
Moringa: The superfood that can prevent cancer and more

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 11, 2019 at 09:18pm

Moringa is packed with vitamins and minerals that boost and rejuvenate total health and wellbeing. Adding it to your diet can help you keep many diseases away.
Fructose: Too much of this can give you a fatty liver and more

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 04, 2019 at 04:31pm

According to a new study, too much fructose can prevent your liver from burning fat. Read on to know about the health risks associated with this food.
Shed your extra kilos to tame your soaring blood sugar levels

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 03, 2019 at 01:11pm

According to a new study, if you lose even 10 per cent of your body weight, you may be able to reverse your diabetes. Read on to know how to achieve weight loss if you suffer from this condition.
Expert Speak: Obese kids are at a 4 times higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Posted By Editorial Team, September 27, 2019 at 03:54pm

Unhealthy body weight is the culprit behind a host of health conditions, diabetes being one of the most prominent among them. In this exclusive article penned by Dr. Ravi Gaur, MD (Pathology), COO, Oncquest Laboratories Limited, sheds light on the growing rate of childhood obesity, the blood sugar impact it has on kids and ways to manage the condition.
Early signs of type 2 diabetes can be seen in kids: Study

Posted By IANS, September 19, 2019 at 08:36am

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Bristol, signs of adult diabetes can be seen during childhood.
Shorter people at higher risk of type-2 diabetes: Study

Posted By IANS, September 11, 2019 at 08:42am

According to a study published in the journal Diabetologia, the risk of future type-2 diabetes will be 41 per cent lower for men and 33 per cent lower for women, for each 10 centimeters taller in height they will be.
Here’s why you should have an apple every day

Posted By Editorial Team, September 03, 2019 at 06:58pm

A for apple, B for ball, apple always comes first. It also comes first when you need to protect yourself from seriouis ailments. Read on to know more about the health benefits of apple.
Here’s why you should have an apple every day

Posted By Editorial Team, September 03, 2019 at 06:58pm

A for apple, B for ball, apple always comes first. It also comes first when you need to protect yourself from seriouis ailments. Read on to know more about the health benefits of apple.
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?
Want to be slim and healthy? Follow a plant-based diet

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, August 30, 2019 at 07:57pm

A plant-based diet can offer all the essential nutrients that you need for a healthy body and mind. But all foods sourced from plants may not be healthy.