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How This Pune-Based Doctor Lost 12 Kg In 3 Months Without Exercise
A doctor shares how small, structured changes helped him lose weight without extreme dieting or workouts.
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Can You Get A Heart Attack Despite Normal Blood, Lipid And Sugar Tests? Cardiologist Explains
Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.
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Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Reduce Insulin Needs For People With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
Researchers tested the drug on 40 adults with long-term type 1 diabetes in the Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes Managed with Metformin (INTIMET) study, giving half of them metformin and half a placebo for six months.
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
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This Is Exactly Why You Must Combat Insulin Resistance Immediately
If the pancreas can no longer manage high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), significant, long-term health issues can arise.
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HbA1c Or Fasting Plasma Glucose: Which One Is Better For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Diabetes is typically diagnosed through tests that measure blood sugar levels, with HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) being the most common.
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Women's Health: 5 Necessary Checkups For Every Decade
In every decade of your life, you need to establish a physical check-up checklist. This step will help you safeguard your health at every life stage. Here is a list of the essential check-ups that you need as you age.
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Eating Berries, Apples And Citrus Fruits Can Lift Up Women's Mood, Says New Study
A new long-term study suggests that women who regularly eat flavonoid-rich fruits like berries, apples and citrus fruits may experience greater happiness and optimism.
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Home Tests Beat HbA1c For Accurate Blood Sugar Control, Doctor Explains How
If you've been managing diabetes based solely on your HbA1c report every three months, you might be flying blind between appointments, and making decisions based on incomplete information.
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Not Feeling Like Yourself? 10 Signs Your Body Needs A Reset, According To US Doctor
From hair fall despite normal anaemia tests to weight gain even with normal blood sugar, a doctor reveals 10 signs your body needs attention
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Stop Stroke Before It Strikes: 5 Tests That Spot Stroke Risks Early
Uncontrolled diabetes damages blood vessels and accelerates atherosclerosis, the process that narrows arteries.
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Checking Your Blood Sugar At Home? Avoid These Mistakes For Accurate Results
Checking blood sugars daily is an integral part of diabetes management. It allows individuals to monitor their glucose levels closely and make informed decisions.
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Don't Blame Sugar In Your Diet: Doctor Says Stress And Sleep Issues Are Worsening Blood Sugar Control
An endocrinologist explains how stress and poor sleep aren't just bad for mood, they also create a biological environment that triggers diabetes.
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Doctor Explains 4 Major HbA1c Blood Sugar Test Myths Keeping Indians On The Wrong Diabetes Path
The test Indians trust most may be the reason everyone is diagnosing and getting treatment for diabetes too late.
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How This Pune-Based Doctor Lost 12 Kg In 3 Months Without Exercise
A doctor shares how small, structured changes helped him lose weight without extreme dieting or workouts.
-
Can You Get A Heart Attack Despite Normal Blood, Lipid And Sugar Tests? Cardiologist Explains
Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.
-
Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Reduce Insulin Needs For People With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
Researchers tested the drug on 40 adults with long-term type 1 diabetes in the Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes Managed with Metformin (INTIMET) study, giving half of them metformin and half a placebo for six months.
-
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
-
This Is Exactly Why You Must Combat Insulin Resistance Immediately
If the pancreas can no longer manage high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), significant, long-term health issues can arise.
-
HbA1c Or Fasting Plasma Glucose: Which One Is Better For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Diabetes is typically diagnosed through tests that measure blood sugar levels, with HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) being the most common.
-
Women's Health: 5 Necessary Checkups For Every Decade
In every decade of your life, you need to establish a physical check-up checklist. This step will help you safeguard your health at every life stage. Here is a list of the essential check-ups that you need as you age.
-
Eating Berries, Apples And Citrus Fruits Can Lift Up Women's Mood, Says New Study
A new long-term study suggests that women who regularly eat flavonoid-rich fruits like berries, apples and citrus fruits may experience greater happiness and optimism.
-
Home Tests Beat HbA1c For Accurate Blood Sugar Control, Doctor Explains How
If you've been managing diabetes based solely on your HbA1c report every three months, you might be flying blind between appointments, and making decisions based on incomplete information.
-
Not Feeling Like Yourself? 10 Signs Your Body Needs A Reset, According To US Doctor
From hair fall despite normal anaemia tests to weight gain even with normal blood sugar, a doctor reveals 10 signs your body needs attention
-
Stop Stroke Before It Strikes: 5 Tests That Spot Stroke Risks Early
Uncontrolled diabetes damages blood vessels and accelerates atherosclerosis, the process that narrows arteries.
-
Checking Your Blood Sugar At Home? Avoid These Mistakes For Accurate Results
Checking blood sugars daily is an integral part of diabetes management. It allows individuals to monitor their glucose levels closely and make informed decisions.
-
Don't Blame Sugar In Your Diet: Doctor Says Stress And Sleep Issues Are Worsening Blood Sugar Control
An endocrinologist explains how stress and poor sleep aren't just bad for mood, they also create a biological environment that triggers diabetes.
-
Doctor Explains 4 Major HbA1c Blood Sugar Test Myths Keeping Indians On The Wrong Diabetes Path
The test Indians trust most may be the reason everyone is diagnosing and getting treatment for diabetes too late.
