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88 mn women screened for cervical cancer under national programme: Govt
Under the same programme, over 14 crore were screened for breast cancer and more than 26 crore for oral cancer
 "88 mn women screened for cervical cancer under national programme: Govt")
ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai for research
Biobanks are critical in biomedical research, collecting, processing, storing and distributing biospecimens to support scientific research, the article said
 "ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai for research")
India's health at a sugar tipping point, 50% see glucose imbalance
According to a report by diagnostic service provider Thyrocare, 49.43 per cent of the tested population in India exhibited abnormal blood glucose levels
 "India's health at a sugar tipping point, 50% see glucose imbalance")
Biocon Biologics, Diabetes Africa collab over nurses project in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, with a 2-3 per cent diabetes prevalence rate, ranks among the top four countries in sub-Saharan Africa for adult diabetes cases
 "Biocon Biologics, Diabetes Africa collab over nurses project in Ethiopia")
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath sounds alarm on India's diabetes crisis
Kamath revealed that a 20-year-old woman living in a city today has a 64.6 per cent chance of developing diabetes in her lifetime, while for young men, the risk is 55.5 per cent
 "Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath sounds alarm on India's diabetes crisis")
Over 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated: Study
In 2022, there were around 828 million people aged 18 years and older with type 1 and type 2 diabetes worldwide, the study found
 "Over 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated: Study")
World Diabetes Day 2024: Theme, history and best winter foods for patients
Every year on November 14, we observe the World Diabetes Day (WDD) to increase awareness of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide
 "World Diabetes Day 2024: Theme, history and best winter foods for patients")
Wockhardt gains 4% on filing for DCGI's approval for its insulin injection
Wockhardt is also developing additional insulin analogs and GLP-1 agonists to provide advanced diabetes care solutions
 "Wockhardt gains 4% on filing for DCGI's approval for its insulin injection")
How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic
Indian diets, traditionally rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, have shifted towards processed, fried, and sugar-laden foods, according to a recent government-backed study
 "How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic")
Glucose Tolerance Test: Here's why and when your doctor recommends it
The glucose tolerance test measures how the body reacts to sugar or glucose and is frequently used to detect insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
 "Glucose Tolerance Test: Here's why and when your doctor recommends it")
Breakthrough stem-cell transplant in China offers hope for Type 1 diabetes
Adipose tissue cells from the patient were reprogrammed into stem cells, converted to islet cells, and transplanted back, eliminating the risk of immune rejection as they were from her own body
 "Breakthrough stem-cell transplant in China offers hope for Type 1 diabetes")
Chinese scientists reverse type 1 diabetes with cell transplant: Report
Now, stem cell therapy has opened up new possibilities for diabetes treatment, the report said
 "Chinese scientists reverse type 1 diabetes with cell transplant: Report")
Late-night sleepers face 50% greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Staying up late increases Type 2 diabetes risk by nearly 50 per cent and is associated with higher BMI, larger waist circumference, and more visceral and liver fat
No suicidal thoughts link to diabetes, obesity drugs, finds UK regulator
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) began a review of safety data for the class of drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, more than a year ago
 "No suicidal thoughts link to diabetes, obesity drugs, finds UK regulator")
All you need to know about Type 1.5 diabetes, a mix of type 1 and type 2
Also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), type 1.5 diabetes has features of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Red meat linked with increased diabetes risk; Lancet study gives evidence
The researchers, however, found no evidence that replacing unprocessed red meat with poultry helped in cutting down diabetes risk
Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people
Fitterfly Klik uses AI computer vision paired with the Fitterfly Nutrition Database, comprising over 37,000 Indian foods, to recognize, analyze, and break down food
 "Fitterfly collab with Google Cloud to launch AI feature for diabetic people")
Antidiabetic drug Semaglutide linked to potential vision loss: Study
Researchers say future study required to assess causality
 "Antidiabetic drug Semaglutide linked to potential vision loss: Study")
Every 3rd Indian affected by fatty liver disease: Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of Science and Technology launches the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network to find India-specific interventions for metabolic disorders
 "Every 3rd Indian affected by fatty liver disease: Minister Jitendra Singh")
India to make Ozempic-like drugs for diabetes, obesity under PLI by 2026
GLP-1RA works by activating GLP-1 receptors in the pancreas, which leads to enhanced insulin release and reduced glucagon release responses
 "India to make Ozempic-like drugs for diabetes, obesity under PLI by 2026")
