Failing to manage diabetes can lead to serious health complications. Excessive blood sugar levels can harm fundamental organs, increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, Imaginative and prescient loss, and sluggish wound recovery, which can also bring about infections or perhaps amputations. Out of control diabetes can also lead to diabetic ketoacidosis … Read more
Jamie Coulson Health Correspondent BBC Sue Myerscough lost more than eight stone after adopting a low-carb diet A diabetes patient who lost eight-and-a-half-stone on a low-carb diet recommended by her GP has said it “changed her life”. Sue Myerscough, 72, from East Morton, near Keighley, used to weigh 19 stone before taking part on the … Read more
Washington: Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss notifications needed to control their blood sugar, U.S. health officials warned. The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it has received multiple reports of users missing or not hearing important medical alerts from their phones, leading to … Read more
Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha, along with senior officials, at a meeting on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Out of 1.66 crore people aged 30 and above in Telangana, 22.94 lakh suffer from hypertension, while 11.9 lakh have diabetes, senior Health officials told Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha at a review meeting … Read more
Getty Images Two NHS hospital trusts in London are using AI technology to see if they can spot type 2 diabetes in patients up to a decade in advance of the condition occuring. Imperial College and Chelsea and Westminster hospital NHS foundation trusts have started training the AI system – called Aire-DM – that checks … Read more
New Delhi: A recent survey by Medvarsity, an EdTech platform reveals that a majority of diabetologists and endocrinologists across India are eager for continuous skill development, particularly in emerging AI-driven tools for diabetes management. Conducted in recognition of World Diabetes Day, the survey involved over 3,000 healthcare providers specializing in diabetes care. According to the … Read more
Chennai: In an effort to broaden the reach of diabetes care and champion the needs of India’s ageing population, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) has launched the ‘Healthy Ageing Clinic’ and ‘Dr Mohan’s On Wheels.’ These two novel initiatives seek to reshape how diabetes is managed in India, placing a strong emphasis on accessibility, … Read more
Getty Images People with diabetes tend to have higher HbA1c levels than those without the condition An NHS trust has revealed that about 11,000 people will have to be re-tested after a hospital machine issued incorrect diabetes results. The Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust said some patients may have been wrongly given higher blood glucose readings … Read more
Getty Images Newspaper headlines are warning eating “a ham sandwich a day” increases a the risk of type 2 diabetes – but experts say it is not that simple. A study of nearly two million people from 20 different countries found a link with both red and processed meats, such as steak, bacon and sausages. … Read more
Getty Images The soups and shakes contain the right balance of nutrients People can reverse their type 2 diabetes by going on a strict 900-calorie-a-day liquid diet offered by the NHS. Sticking to it may be challenging though, results suggest. Dieters must endure a few months of consuming only shakes, soups and meal-replacement bars, before … Read more