PCOS with Obesity associated with higher risk of Gestational diabetes Written By Niveditha Subramani19 Jan 2024 6:00 PM ISTPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a growing threat as it affects an estimated 8-13% of reproductive-aged women. Up to 70% of affected women remain...
Short dexamethasone therapy does not increase infection risk in diabetes patients undergoing arthroplasty Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 Jan 2024 5:00 PM ISTThe Journal of Arthroplasty recently published a study presenting compelling evidence opposing the practice of withholding dexamethasone in patients...
Sun Pharma gets non-exclusive rights to market second brand of Finerenone in India Written By Ruchika Sharma19 Jan 2024 11:17 AM ISTBayer has granted the non-exclusive rights to Sun Pharma to market and distribute a second brand of Finerenone under the brand name Lyvelsa.
Dasiglucagon Shows Promise in Mitigating Hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery Written By Dr Riya Dave19 Jan 2024 11:00 AM ISTIn a significant development for individuals grappling with postbariatric hypoglycemia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, dasiglucagon, a stable...
Qvin's Q-Pad helps measure HbA1c using menstrual blood in diabetic patients Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 Jan 2024 9:45 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved Qvin's Q-Pad A1c Test System for assessing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in individuals with diabetes...
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of diabetic retinopathy Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 Jan 2024 12:45 AM ISTA new study published in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN showed that insufficient vitamin D levels elevate the risk of retinopathy in individuals with type 2...
Mazdutide promising GLP-1 and glucagon receptor dual agonist for treating type 2 diabetes: Phase 2 trial Written By Medha Baranwal18 Jan 2024 6:00 AM ISTChina: Findings from a Phase 2 trial have shown an improvement in weight loss and glycemic control with mazdutide use in patients with type 2...
MIND Diet named among the best overall diets in 2024 Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Jan 2024 5:45 PM ISTUSA: The U.S. News & World Report has yet again ranked the MIND Diet to be among the top five diets for 2024 in multiple categories, for the...
Tiredness and Diabetes: Dispelling Myths About Constant Fatigue - Dr Shailendra Gaur Written By Dr Shailendra Gaur17 Jan 2024 2:52 PM ISTConsistent management through lifestyle adjustments and medication, guided by HbA1c monitoring, is crucial for preventing potential health issues and...
Diabetes Risk and the Family History of Disease Development - Dr Arijit Roy Chowdhury Written By Dr Arijit Roychowdhury17 Jan 2024 2:27 PM ISTThe HbA1c test measures average blood sugar levels over several months, offering a comprehensive view of diabetes control. This test is crucial for...
Fasting for a Cure: Myth or Reality in Diabetes Management?- Dr Arundhati Dasgupta Written By Dr Arundhati Dasgupta17 Jan 2024 1:02 PM ISTIt's crucial for people with diabetes to maintain HbA1c below 7% as it reflects well-managed blood sugar levels. This reduces the risk of...
Breaking the Myth: Do People with Diabetes Need to Avoid All Carbs? - Dr Prakash Kumar Hajra Written By Dr Prakash Kumar Hazra17 Jan 2024 12:42 PM ISTDiabetes, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, requires concern due to potential complications like heart disease. Regular monitoring, a...
