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In people with the condition, the body attacks its own beta cells and destroys its capacity to produce insulin.

The special type of fermented tea may mimic the effects of a class of a relatively new class of diabetes drugs called SGLT-2 inhibitors, like Jardiance.

The study represents the first long-term, large-scale, real-world trial of the blockbuster drug, researchers said.

Apollo Speciality Hospital organised a heart-shaped human chain to mark World Heart Day at Marina Beach. Celebrities and Dr. Harikrishnan Parthasarathy, interventional cardiologist, participated to create awareness about heart attacks and aortic valve diseases. Regular exercises, healthy diet, avoiding bad habits and regular checkups can help identify and treat hypertension,…

STs in India face persistent disparities in health/welfare metrics despite improvements. The study found STs lagged behind non-STs in 81/129 indicators, incl. child mortality/malnutrition. STs outperformed non-STs in 48 indicators, incl. gender balance, family planning, breastfeeding, and reduced diabetes/hypertension. Improvements in 83 indicators from 2016-2021, incl. access to sanitation, skilled…

Every other TB patient has glucose metabolism disorder: Dr. Viswanathan's research shows 1 in 2 TB patients have diabetes/pre-diabetes. His study, published in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, found TB patients with pre-diabetes had higher relapse & death rates. Screening & identification of pre-diabetes at TB diagnosis, monitoring during/after treatment, &…

When compared to people without diabetes, those with multiple myeloma, a blood malignancy of plasma cells in the bone marrow, have a worse overall survival rate. Read further on Dynamite News:

Research concludes that disparities in treatment show the need to improve access to care, particularly in developing countries

Abbott stock jumped Thursday after showing patients taking popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs are more compliant with their CGMs.