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1/5th with diabetes may develop vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy
November 15, 2023 7:10 am
The session was led by ophthalmologists Dr Jagat Ram (former Director – PGIMER), Dr M R Dogra (former Head of the Eye Department – PGIMER), and Dr S P S Grewal (CEO – GEI).
World diabetes day: Can severe air quality trigger blood sugar levels, insulin resistance?
November 14, 2023 10:56 pm
Why one of the factors responsible for the increase in diabetes could well be air pollution, explains Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare
World Diabetes Day on Nov 14: Free screenings for diabetic retinopathy with AI assistance from Nov 1
October 29, 2023 8:16 pm
Diabetic retinopathy treatments include laser therapy to seal blood vessels and reduce abnormal growth, intravitreal injections for swelling, and vitrectomy surgery in severe cases.
Exercise thrice a day for 20 minutes, eat natural sweets, bathe in sunshine: Expert shares mantra to beat diabetes
November 16, 2022 9:52 am
"Exercises like twisting, side bending, forward bending, alternate toe touch should be done," said Dr Mickey Mehta, holistic health guru/corporate life coach
Why younger women are becoming more prone to diabetes and need to screen, watch their weight
November 15, 2022 5:11 pm
Hormonal fluctuations are more in women. Besides, their muscle mass is lesser than men. That’s why women are more vulnerable to insulin resistance as well as obesity, says senior diabetologist Dr Anil Bhoraskar
How this Type 1 diabetic lost an eye, learnt from mistakes, says carb counting is a math
November 14, 2022 12:32 pm
Gourav was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 15. And while he was particular about his injections, he slipped on carb counts and meal loads as a busy hotel executive. Now, having lost an eye, he guides others about a multi-disciplinary approach towards managing his condition.
'It’s the 16th anniversary of my diagnosis': Nick Jonas opens up about living with type 1 diabetes
November 18, 2021 12:31 pm
'I was devastated - frightened': Nick Jonas recalls his type 1 diabetes diagnosis; know more about the condition here
World Diabetes Day: Importance of controlling blood pressure in diabetics
November 14, 2021 12:10 pm
For diabetics, a lower BP may provide greater protection against stroke, making it imperative to regularly monitor blood pressure along with checking blood sugar levels and making lifestyle changes, says a doctor
Chandigarh has become India's City of Diabetes, worry experts
November 13, 2021 11:26 pm
75% of Indian adults with diabetes mellitus also have hypertension
World Diabetes Day 2020: Prevalence of type 2 diabetes increasing among age group 20-40, say experts
November 14, 2020 5:24 pm
Being overweight, obesity, lack of exercise, stress, eating a high-calorie diet, and having a family history can increase your risk of getting diabetes.
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