7 hours ago By Carwyn Jones, BBC News BBC Gwen Edwards from Anglesey lives with type 1 diabetes A woman living with type 1 diabetes is calling for better communication on the supply of essential medication after she had to turn to social media for help in finding some. Gwen Edwards, 27, from Anglesey, takes insulin and … Read more
A study conducted by Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre in Kerala and presented at the American Diabetes Association conference in Florida in the United States recently revealed compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of telemedicine in diabetes management, according to a press note. The study was conducted over six months with 360 participants. The key findings include … Read more
The rollout of new devices for thousands in England with type 1 diabetes is hailed as a landmark moment. Source link
The measure of blood sugar one hour after a 75 gm sugar solution is consumed is likely to be a far more sensitive and practical method to screen for intermediate hyperglycaemia, say experts. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/IStockphoto The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in a position statement, has recommended the adoption of a test measuring … Read more
India is estimated to have 10.13 crore people with diabetes, and another 13.6 crore people who are pre-diabetic, according to a nationwide study published in 2023. This apart, over 35% of Indians suffer from hypertension and nearly 40% from abdominal obesity, both of which are risk factors for diabetes. India accounts for 17% of all … Read more
Older adults were more likely to have type 2 diabetes, but younger adults were more likely to be undiagnosed if they did have it – 50% of those aged 16 to 44 years with the condition were undiagnosed, compared with 27% of those aged 75 years and over, according to the estimates. Source link
The former prime minister tells BBC News sweets helped her out in some sticky situations in meetings. Source link
Ashley Hall has also been diagnosed with bile acid malabsorption, which leaves him in constant pain. Source link
Mumbai: India is at the brink of a diabetes epidemic, with over 101 million people living with diabetes and over 130 million with a very high risk of developing it in the next 5 years. Despite advances in healthcare, the world is staring at a ticking time bomb that threatens the ability of India to … Read more
By Kalyan Sattaru Today, we are in the information age, having access to more instantly available knowledge than ever before. Technology advancements have made this possible. From the rise of e-commerce and apps for ride-sharing services, to video streaming options, virtual video conferencing services, technology is making it easy for people to deal with their … Read more