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PANCREAS NEWS

When fat reaches the pancreas: Here's what happens next

July 21, 2026 2:00 pm

The newly recognised condition can silently increase the risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer—even in lean people

‘Silent’ belly fat and 4 other daily habits putting your pancreas under extreme stress

June 09, 2026 11:00 am

Here are the early warning signs and lifestyle changes that may help protect pancreatic function.

Aishwarya Sakhuja, a type 1 diabetic, reveals diet tweaks she incorporated in her routine: 'I’m not a doctor'

April 24, 2025 12:53 pm

"Chips and soda are of course a big NOOOO for me...," the actor added

How an artificial pancreas, a wearable device, can help you control diabetes

January 18, 2023 2:51 pm

The device is indeed safe and most importantly does not increase the risk of hypoglycemia. So, it would indeed help insulin-dependent patients. But then cost and tech ease are challenges, says Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman and Head, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare

Cambridge scientists conduct successful trial of artificial pancreas for Type 2 diabetes patients

January 12, 2023 9:46 am

Researchers at the University of Cambridge successfully trialled an "artificial pancreas" with 26 patients with type 2 diabetes.

Can colonoscopy trigger pancreatitis? An expert answers

June 30, 2022 11:52 pm

According to Dr Rajesh Gopalakrishna, "while certain risk factors for pancreatitis, such as family history and genetics, cannot be changed, making some lifestyle changes can lower the risk of pancreatitis."

How artificial pancreas can be a game changer for diabetes patients

March 04, 2022 6:33 pm

"The cost of treating diabetes is similar to treating heart attacks, kidney disease, strokes, neuropathy, blindness, amputations, mental disease -- all of which can be prevented with 'proper management of the primary disease'," said Dr Jothydev Kesavadev, diabetologist

Living with type 1 diabetes, this dancer speaks of improvement in quality of life after DIY artificial pancreas

April 14, 2021 10:50 am

Doctors caution not regulated technology but admit to several patients leading a near normal life

COVID-19 and the risk of acute pancreatitis: Here's what an expert advises

September 07, 2020 3:44 pm

"Upper abdominal pain among COVID-19 patients should be always evaluated from pancreatitis point of view," says Dr Swapnil Sharma, of Fortis Hospital, Mulund

Is obesity to blame for rising cancer cases in the younger generation?

June 29, 2020 1:52 pm

Extra body fat undoubtedly reduces the immune system of the body, and functioning of the hormones and cells which further results in abnormal number of cells and can increase the risk of tumour formation.

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