Type 2 diabetes no longer barrier to becoming living kidney donor, states updated living donor criteria Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 March 2024 8:15 PM ISTPeople who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy.The Organ...
Eli Lilly finds bacteria, other impurities in Mounjaro, Zepbound knockoffs Written By Ruchika Sharma8 March 2024 5:48 PM ISTEli Lilly said on Thursday it has found bacteria and high levels of impurities in products claiming to be compounded versions of tirzepatide, the...
FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 March 2024 6:00 AM ISTToday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The Dexcom Stelo...
Use of CGM in type 1 diabetes patients may lower odds of developing retinopathy: Study Written By Dr Riya Dave8 March 2024 5:00 AM ISTDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes (T1D) that can lead to vision impairment or blindness if left untreated....
Elevated BMI is notably linked to poorer mental health, particularly among women Written By Anshika Mishra7 March 2024 6:45 PM ISTAccording to a study published in PLoS ONE, increased adiposity is linked with depression and well-being. Higher BMI is significantly associated with...
Metformin Shows Consistent Benefits Across Renal Functions in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, finds observational study Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B7 March 2024 5:00 AM ISTIn a recent observational study spanning three tertiary hospitals, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence supporting the widespread efficacy...
Dysfunctional blood monocytes may predict CVD risk in patients with type 2 diabetes: Study Written By Medha Baranwal5 March 2024 11:45 PM ISTFrance: A recent study published in Circulation Research has revealed that frequency and monocyte phenotypic profile are closely associated with...
Low birthweight and overweight in young adulthood tied to elevated risk of early type 2 diabetes in men: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2024 10:30 PM ISTSweden: A recent study has revealed low birth weight and overweight in young adulthood to be the major developmental determinants of adult type 2...
Yogurt consumption can reduce type 2 diabetes risk: US FDA allows qualified health claim Written By Medha Baranwal5 March 2024 6:59 PM ISTUSA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a letter of enforcement discretion that it will not object to using certain qualified...
Unlocking the Nexus: Vitamin D Deficiency and Nerve Health in Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Patients Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B5 March 2024 3:30 AM ISTIn a groundbreaking investigation, researchers have delved into the profound interconnection between Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and diabetic...
Diabetes linked to changes in hematological parameters including increase in TLC and absolute differential counts: Study Written By Aditi5 March 2024 1:15 AM ISTT2DM is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of all cases. It is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic...
Inpatient hyperglycemia, regardless of diabetes status, tied to risk of AKI, stroke, and infections: Study Written By Medha Baranwal3 March 2024 8:00 PM ISTAustralia: Inpatient hyperglycemia leads to harmful outcomes for all hospital patients, irrespective of whether they have diabetes, a recent study...
