Page 2 - Latest Updates on Diabetes
Olympic athletes turn to diabetes tech in pursuit of winning medals
The Paris Olympics, which start on July 26, are an opportunity to showcase the technology - even though there is as yet no proof it can boost athletic performance
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Can diabetes be cured? Chinese doctors claim breakthrough with cell therapy
A 59-year-old man with type 2 diabetes received an innovative cell transplant and has been insulin-free and off medication for 33 months, offering hope to other diabetes patients
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Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour
With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar
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Asking for insulin daily: Kejriwal writes to Tihar superintendent
The chief minister alleged that the Tihar administration issued a "false and misleading" statement under "political pressure"
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'Conspiracy to kill Kejriwal': AAP says he's being denied insulin in jail
'ED should be afraid of God for lying so much; AAP to hold protests in Delhi: Party leaders
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Biocon partners Biomm SA to commercialise it's diabetes drug in Brazil
Biomm focuses on developing, manufacturing and commercialising complex biotech and biosimilar drug products at its production facility in Nova Lima
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Besides Covid-19, diabetes and renal disease reduce Indian lifespan
Covid-19 was the leading cause of death in India, as per the study. The age-standardised rate of deaths for both males and females was 156.8 per 100,000 population
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Preventive online health checkups rise 50% in India: Simpl Checkout Scan
Lifestyle-based checkups including diabetes, vitamin deficiency and hair fall, apart from comprehensive full-body checkups, are the most preferred by Indians
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Non-Covid deaths high in people with diabetes, women affected more: Study
The global review of studies comparing pre-pandemic and during-pandemic data found that the complication of sight loss in people with diabetes also increased.
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Glenmark cuts diabetes drug cost by 70% with first Indian biosimilar launch
Drug, marketed under the brand name Lirafit, is priced at approximately Rs 100 for a standard daily dose of 1.2 mg
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launches antidiabetic drug 'Lirafit' in India
It is priced at around Rs 100 for a standard dose of 1.2mg (per day) and will lower the cost of therapy by approximately 70 per cent, the company claimed
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50% surge in diabetes in individuals under 40 yrs of age, say experts
Prevalence of diabetes no longer confined to just older demographics, Vitamin B12 deficiency may be a cause
 "50% surge in diabetes in individuals under 40 yrs of age, say experts")
Karwa Chauth: All you need to know about fasting tips for diabetic women
Karwa Chauth is a delightful and sacred Hindu Celebration. In India, particularly in Northern parts of India, women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being and long life of their spouses
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Prefer deductible to co-pay in senior citizen health insurance cover
Last week Tata AIG General Insurance launched a plan for this group, adding to the considerable number of plans already available
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Biocon, Juno Pharma ink pact for commercialisation of Liraglutide in Canada
Under the agreement's terms, Biocon will be responsible for obtaining regulatory approvals for Liraglutide and will subsequently manage the manufacturing and distribution of the product within Canada
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Natural light may help treat and prevent type 2 diabetes: Research
"Natural daylight is the strongest zeitgeber, or environmental cue, of the circadian clock, but most people are indoors during the day and so under constant artificial lighting," said Habets
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Implantable device could allow injection-free diabetes management: Study
The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science
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Dr Reddy's Lab launches generic diabetes medication in US market
The company's product is a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Kombiglyze XR tablets, it added
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Akums Drugs gets DCGI nod for triple combination diabetes medication
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for triple combination diabetes medication
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Deep sleep improves body's response to insulin, key to regulate blood sugar
An increased responsiveness of the human body to insulin during deep sleep, in turn, improving blood sugar control the next day, ma why lack of quality sleep is considered to increase risk of diabetes
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