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Covid vaccination voluntary, those already infected can also get the jab
A detailed FAQ released by health ministry has also addressed issues on suitability in co-morbid cases, delivery procedure among other things
AstraZeneca aims to impact 10 mn diabetics by 2023, starts awareness drive
India will have 115 mn diabetics by 2030. Forty-four per cent of patients hospitalised for heart failure have type-2 diabetes
Diabetic eye disease associated with five-fold risk of severe coronavirus
People with diabetes and eye disease have a five-fold increased risk of requiring intubation when hospitalised with Covid-19, suggest the findings of a new study
Ahead of World Diabetes Day, experts call for action to address epidemic
Ahead of World Diabetes Day, a new report has called for action to close the gap in diabetes prevention and care
Sun Pharma arm recalls one lot of diabetes drug Riomet ER oral in US
Sun Pharma has said it is voluntarily recalling one lot of Riomet ER oral suspension in the US market, due to the presence of a probable human carcinogen above the acceptable daily intake limit.
Lupin recalls diabetes treatment drug Metformin Hydrochloride in US
Drug major Lupin Ltd on Wednesday said it is voluntarily recalling its diabetes treatment drug Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the US market
Cipla, Boehringer Ingelheim to co-sell 3 oral anti-diabetic drugs in India
Pharma major Cipla and drug firm Boehringer Ingelheim India on Monday announced partnership to co-market three new oral anti-diabetic drugs in the country. The companies have entered into a partnership for co-marketing three new oral anti-diabetics drugs --- Oboravo (Empagliflozin),Oboravo Met (Empagliflozin+Metformin) and Tiptengio (Empagliflozin+Linagliptin) in India, Cipla and Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd said in a statement. As per the International Diabetes Federation, India is home to 7.7 crore diabetic adults aged between 20-79 years, ranking second behind China, and is poised to reach 13.42 crore patients by 2045, it added. "Diabetes continues to be a focus area for Cipla and with a strategic partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim coupled with our strong brand building, patient access and reach capabilities, we will be at the forefront of providing holistic diabetes care," Cipla India Business Executive VP & CEO Nikhil Chopra said. In a similar vein, Boehringer ...
Covid-19 and diabetes: Different risks for people with type 1 and type 2
It is still unclear whether people with diabetes are more likely to catch the virus
Shramik trains: Rlys appeal to people with comorbidities to avoid travel
At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.
Why nutrition labels that skip ingredients like sugar make business sense
Veer Arjun Singh on why shorter, sharper nutrition labels - the kind that skip a few ingredients such as sugar by many other names - are starting to make business sense
Yoga to acupuncture: Alternative therapies to prevent diabetic neuropathy
The best defense against progressive damage from diabetic neuropathy is to manage the disease itself
Coronavirus scare: India may soon run short of antibiotics, diabetes drugs
Pharmaceutical firms seek nod to produce raw material locally
How to manage diabetic neuropathy using therapies from natural systems
In severe cases, it can lead to potentially serious complications such as gangrenous wounds that necessitate the amputation of a toe, foot or leg
New AI tool can predict gestational diabetes risk before pregnancy: Report
Researchers have developed an algorithm which can predict the risk of gestational diabetes even before pregnancy, an advance that may lead to lifestyle interventions for reducing high blood sugar which affects nearly one in six pregnant women. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, analysed data on nearly 6,00,000 pregnancies available from Israel's largest health organisation, Clalit Health Services. "Our ultimate goal has been to help the health system take measures so as to prevent diabetes from occurring in pregnancy," said study senior author Eran Segal from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. According to the researchers, gestational diabetes is characterised by high blood sugar levels which occur during pregnancy in women with no history of diabetes. They said the condition occurs in three to nine per cent of all pregnancies, and poses a risk to both the mother and her baby. Generally, the scientists said, gestational diabetes is diagnosed between the
New form of insulin may improve clinical delivery of drug for diabetics
The researchers synthesised an insulin analogue called glycoinsulin, and demonstrated that it can also lower blood glucose levels in preclinical studies
Sweet shake-up: Price relief for diabetes patients as drugs go off patent
The Rs 14,000-crore diabetes drug market in the country is witnessing a churn
Diabetes independently increases risk of heart failure, says study
According to researchers, including those from Mayo Clinic, heart failure may be the result of a co-condition like hypertension, or coronary heart disease, but always
Is it possible to keep diabetes under check? Here are a few ways to manage
The most important thing for diabetic patients is to keep their blood sugar level under control to avoid hospitalization
Diabetes may cause infertility in men; here are some precautionary measures
Unhealthy food habits lead to weight gain and obesity, insulin resistance which in turn causes both diabetes and predisposes to infertility
Type 2 diabetes on rise in children and teens: Here's what you must know
The alarming rise of children being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in India has triggered critical warnings among families and health organisations
