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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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Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm
Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.
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How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Diabetes
With India already being home to the second-largest population of diabetics globally, understanding the role of air pollution in exacerbating this epidemic is critical for effective prevention and public health intervention.
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Weight Loss Drugs Not A Safe Quick-Fix: Doctor
Obesity has been declared a disease by WHO. It is associated not only with heart disease, diabetes, stroke, gallstones, osteoarthritis knees but also has mental ramifications.
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"Samosas, Chips": ICMR Report Reveals Foods Triggering India's Diabetes Epidemic
To reduce risk, researchers recommend adopting a low-AGE diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, boiled items, and brown rice.
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These Ultra-Processed Foods Are Fuelling Indias Diabetes Epidemic
This article delves into the link between ultra-processed foods and diabetes, highlighting the risks, consequences, and necessary lifestyle changes to combat this alarming trend in India.
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Lack Of Sleep Could Lead To "Silent Epidemic", Say Experts
According to several studies, inadequate sleep has been associated with weight gain, increased appetite, and poor blood sugar regulation.
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Centre Asks States To Notify "Black Fungus" Under Epidemic Diseases Act
The government has asked all states to declare mucormycosis or "black fungus" an epidemic. A letter from the Health Ministry asks states to list under the "Epidemic Diseases Act" the rare but potentially fatal infection.
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Melt Belly Fat And Get Rid Of A Fatty Liver With This Kind Of Training!
Obesity, a growing health epidemic globally, leads to inflammation in liver and impairs its ability to regulate blood glucose. It increases the risk of Type-2 diabetes and its associated complications, including nerve and kidney damage.
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Want To Reverse Diabetes? Include These Healthy Carbohydrates In Your Diet
Certain dietary changes can be of great help if you want to control your blood sugar levels. Lifestyle modification like eating a fibre-rich diet, healthy fats and regular physical exercise can help reverse diabetes.
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This One Diet May Help Manage Diabetes Effectively
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions prevalent in the country. It is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India with more than 62 million diabetic individuals diagnosed with the disease
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Consumption Of Sugar May Be Linked To Global Obesity And Diabetes Epidemic: Study
Sugar has long been touted as the culprit in terms of causing various health hazards. Turns out, it may become a fundamental cause of the global obesity and diabetic epidemics, with detrimental effects on the human health
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Diabetes, Obesity: Cause Of 800,000 Cancers Worldwide
The global increase in diabetes between 1980 and 2002 accounted for a quarter of the 800,000 cases, while the obesity epidemic over the same period resulted in an additional 30 percent of cases.
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Apollo Hospital Conducts A Free Mega Check Up Camp In Vizag
The objective of the camp was to fight the epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases like hypertension, diabetes, cardiology and neurological problems. Read more for information.
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Diabetes Epidemic Shifting To Urban Poor, Says Noted Diabetologist
Diabetes, once a disease of the affluent, is now rampant among the urban poor too and preventive measures and free screening services are urgently required to control its impact. This is the recommendation of pioneering diabetologist Dr V Mohan, one of the authors of a 15-state study on diabetes funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research and ...
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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.
-
Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm
Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.
-
How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Diabetes
With India already being home to the second-largest population of diabetics globally, understanding the role of air pollution in exacerbating this epidemic is critical for effective prevention and public health intervention.
-
Weight Loss Drugs Not A Safe Quick-Fix: Doctor
Obesity has been declared a disease by WHO. It is associated not only with heart disease, diabetes, stroke, gallstones, osteoarthritis knees but also has mental ramifications.
-
"Samosas, Chips": ICMR Report Reveals Foods Triggering India's Diabetes Epidemic
To reduce risk, researchers recommend adopting a low-AGE diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, boiled items, and brown rice.
-
These Ultra-Processed Foods Are Fuelling Indias Diabetes Epidemic
This article delves into the link between ultra-processed foods and diabetes, highlighting the risks, consequences, and necessary lifestyle changes to combat this alarming trend in India.
-
Lack Of Sleep Could Lead To "Silent Epidemic", Say Experts
According to several studies, inadequate sleep has been associated with weight gain, increased appetite, and poor blood sugar regulation.
-
Centre Asks States To Notify "Black Fungus" Under Epidemic Diseases Act
The government has asked all states to declare mucormycosis or "black fungus" an epidemic. A letter from the Health Ministry asks states to list under the "Epidemic Diseases Act" the rare but potentially fatal infection.
-
Melt Belly Fat And Get Rid Of A Fatty Liver With This Kind Of Training!
Obesity, a growing health epidemic globally, leads to inflammation in liver and impairs its ability to regulate blood glucose. It increases the risk of Type-2 diabetes and its associated complications, including nerve and kidney damage.
-
Want To Reverse Diabetes? Include These Healthy Carbohydrates In Your Diet
Certain dietary changes can be of great help if you want to control your blood sugar levels. Lifestyle modification like eating a fibre-rich diet, healthy fats and regular physical exercise can help reverse diabetes.
-
This One Diet May Help Manage Diabetes Effectively
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions prevalent in the country. It is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India with more than 62 million diabetic individuals diagnosed with the disease
-
Consumption Of Sugar May Be Linked To Global Obesity And Diabetes Epidemic: Study
Sugar has long been touted as the culprit in terms of causing various health hazards. Turns out, it may become a fundamental cause of the global obesity and diabetic epidemics, with detrimental effects on the human health
-
Diabetes, Obesity: Cause Of 800,000 Cancers Worldwide
The global increase in diabetes between 1980 and 2002 accounted for a quarter of the 800,000 cases, while the obesity epidemic over the same period resulted in an additional 30 percent of cases.
-
Apollo Hospital Conducts A Free Mega Check Up Camp In Vizag
The objective of the camp was to fight the epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases like hypertension, diabetes, cardiology and neurological problems. Read more for information.
-
Diabetes Epidemic Shifting To Urban Poor, Says Noted Diabetologist
Diabetes, once a disease of the affluent, is now rampant among the urban poor too and preventive measures and free screening services are urgently required to control its impact. This is the recommendation of pioneering diabetologist Dr V Mohan, one of the authors of a 15-state study on diabetes funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research and ...
