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You may recover from less sleep, but your blood sugar may pay the price

July 18, 2026 5:06 pm

Short-term sleep deprivation may impair insulin sensitivity—but experts say the long-term risk depends on your sleep habits.

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Why some lean and healthy people still experience blood sugar spikes

July 16, 2026 5:31 pm

Blood sugar spikes can occur even in healthy, lean and physically active people.

A 26-year-old with Type 1 diabetes died after stopping insulin. Here's what happened

July 15, 2026 4:58 pm

A 26-year-old with Type 1 diabetes died after replacing insulin with diabetes pills. Doctors explain why insulin is lifesaving and the warning signs of DKA.

Why insulin resistance is stopping young Indians struggling from getting pregnant?

Insulin resistance and infertility: Why young Indians are struggling to conceive

July 15, 2026 7:53 am

Infertility should be looked at as a couple problem, not just because of only one partner.

Weekly vs daily insulin: Which option is better for diabetes patients?

July 13, 2026 6:00 pm

Once-weekly insulin is designed to release slowly and work over several days

'Is it normal to have a HbA1c of 13 for a recently diagnosed type 1 diabetic?'

July 09, 2026 5:24 pm

It’s important to realise that an HbA1c of 13 per cent is just a starting point and not a fixed condition

Healthcare professional using insulin pen for injection during patient visit.

How the world’s first weekly insulin shot could change diabetes treatment in India

July 11, 2026 7:09 am

Designed to reduce daily insulin injections to a single weekly dose, the long-acting insulin aims to improve treatment adherence for people with Type 2 diabetes and selected Type 1 diabetes patients.

Novo Nordisk launches once-weekly insulin shot in India at Rs 261 a week, aims to help more diabetics switch

July 10, 2026 3:57 am

The new insulin, Awiqli, is cheaper than many daily insulin analogues and could ease fears of multiple injections among people with diabetes.

Should you eat almonds if you are diabetic?

This is what happens when diabetics eat soaked almonds on an empty stomach

July 08, 2026 11:21 am

A common practice passed down through households is eating soaked almonds first thing in the morning.

5 everyday habits that may be quietly worsening your insulin resistance

July 05, 2026 11:00 am

Many people believe these are harmless daily habits, but over time they can contribute to abdominal obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular problems.