Tag: diabetic
Identify Fungus By Name, Not Colour, Says AIIMS Chief On Mucormycosis
With the 'black fungus' identified in Covid patients, followed by a 'white' variant and now 'yellow', AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Monday advised that mucormycosis should be identified by its name, rather than by its colour. ....
Lack Of Glucose In Brain May Predict Alzheimer's Risk
Chronic episodes of a dip in the sugar levels in the brain may trigger the onset of cognitive decline, especially memory loss leading to Alzheimer's disease, researchers warned.....
'Dimpi' To The Rescue Of Diabetics
In a breakthrough that could transform the despair of diabetics into dimples of relief, Indian scientists have designed an insulin-like oral substance, nicknamed "Dimpi", which they claim can be used to tackle both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.....
Pan-India Diabetic Policy Imperative: Experts
An effective pan-India diabetic policy is imperative to address the growing burden of diabetes in the country, experts at the 7th World Congress of Diabetes said here on Friday.....
Eating Fresh Fruits Everyday May Keep Diabetes At Bay
A bowl of fresh fruits a day may lower the risk of developing diabetes by 12 per cent, a study has showed.....
Obese, Diabetics Over 3 Times More Likely To Die Of Covid: Study
COVID-19 patients hospitalised with high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes were over three times more likely to die from the viral disease, say researchers. ....
Obesity May Impact Covid Vaccines' Efficacy: Experts
Covid-19 vaccines may not be fully effective in people who are suffering from obesity, as experts on Tuesday suggested that the process of healing may be slower in obese people as compared to the healthy ones. ....
'Antibody Cocktail' Therapy Used For Covid Patient In Punjab
The 'antibody cocktail' therapy was administered to a 72-year-old Covid positive patient who is a diabetic with chronic kidney disease, at the Fortis Hospital here on Sunday. ....
Antacids May Improve Blood Sugar Control In Diabetics: Study
Antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, according to a new study. ....
