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A new study suggests that children and teens who get Covid-19 may face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who had other respiratory infections. The study, published in JAMA Network Openinvolved over 6,14,000 pediatric patients in the US, aged 10 to 19 years. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University looked…
Consumption of ultra-processed and fried foods can lead to chronic inflammation in the body, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in overweight/obese Asian-Indian adults, according to the latest study by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, an ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Diabetes. The first-of-its-kind study in India has shed light on the consumption of…
Living with diabetes can feel like juggling many things at once. It requires constant glucose monitoring, meal planning, and maintaining an exercise routine. One must also consider how daily activities may impact glucose levels and be prepared for sudden changes. Known as diabetes distress, this relentless cycle of responsibilities and worries affects about 33% of…
Consuming 3-5 cups of coffee daily can help lower your risk of diabetes, hypertension or high blood pressure, and fatty liver risk, according to a top neurologist. While coffee is known to provide multiple health benefits, the expert suggested drinking the beverage without sugar and with less milk. Taking to social media platform X, Dr….
A total of 18% Indian household consume bakery and packaged products like cakes, biscuits, ice-creams, shakes, chocolates, candies, etc. every day. (File for representation) According to LocalCircles survey, 51% urban Indian households consume traditional Indian sweets three or more times a month A total of 55% urban Indian household consumers surveyed are ready for sweets…
Eating excessive red and processed meat in your daily diet may make you feel happy, especially if you have grown up eating too much meat, however, the consequences of such a diet may not be great for your health. In a new study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers analysed data from nearly…
In a town in Mexico, Coca-Cola consumption exceeds that of water. According to the Guardian, Mexico leads the world in per capita Coke consumption. Reports indicate that the indigenous communities of Los Altos, Chiapas, may be among Coca-Cola’s most devoted customers. Due to limited access to clean drinking water, many locals rely on soft drinks…
We all know our bodies work tirelessly to keep blood sugar levels in check. But when we indulge in that brownie or a hearty pasta dish, our pancreas springs into action, releasing insulin to handle the sugar. Overdoing it on sugar or carbs can make our blood thicker – a problem you definitely want to…
Insulin resistance occurs in your body when the cells present inside become unresponsive to insulin – a hormone important for regulating sugar levels in your blood. This situation prevents glucose from being effectively transported into the cells, which leads to increased blood sugar levels. Research suggests that insulin resistance is a significant risk factor for…
There could be a potential risk of vision loss associated with the widely prescribed weight loss and anti-diabetic drug Semaglutide, a study published in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology has found. The study conducted by Boston-based researchers found that there is a potential risk of the development of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) associated with…