Management of type 2 diabetes in adults: NICE Guideline Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Sept 2019 7:00 PM ISTNICE has released its updated version of guidelines on the management of type 2 diabetes in adults. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice,...
High insulin levels can lead to pancreatic cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTCanada: Hyperinsulinemia can lead to pancreatic cancer in diabetics, finds a recent study.According to the study, published in the journal Cell...
Higher fasting blood sugar variability increases risk of diabetes, CVD and death Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2019 9:43 AM ISTThe higher variability of fasting blood sugar levels during young adulthood (18-30 years) before the onset of diabetes may increase the risk for...
Blood Sugar Control: Lixisenatide and basal insulin combo superior than insulin regimen Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Sept 2019 11:00 AM ISTLixisenatide combined with basal insulin (BI) helps to achieve similar blood sugar control as achieved with insulin regimens in patients with type 2...
Both high and low blood sugar increase risk of CVD and all cause mortality, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Sept 2019 1:30 PM ISTBoth high and low blood sugar increase the risk of CVD and all-cause mortality finds a study.Both low (<80 mg/dl) and high (≥126 mg/dl) fasting...
New insulin delivery system prevents hypoglycemia in diabetics on insulin Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Sept 2019 9:02 AM ISTCalifornia: Predictive low-glucose suspend (PLGS) insulin delivery system may be a useful tool for the reducing episodes of low blood sugar...
Blood sugar fluctuations linked to increased complications and mortality risk in diabetics Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Sept 2019 6:55 AM ISTBlood sugar fluctuations linked to increased complications and mortality risk compared to stable blood sugar in diabetes.The findings of new research...
Blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes: Continuous glucose monitoring bests self-monitoring of blood glucose Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Sept 2019 11:47 AM ISTDelhi: Continuous glucose monitoring bests self-monitoring of blood glucose in blood sugar and glycemic control in Type 1 diabetes patients regardless...
Blood sugar control: Insulin degludec better than insulin glargine, reveal results from CONCLUDE trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTLow blood sugar or hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of insulin glargine -- used for the management of diabetes. Now, a recent study seemed...
Gluten intake during early childhood linked to increased risk of Type 1 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Sept 2019 7:25 PM ISTChild's intake of gluten during early childhood is associated with increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, reveals new research presented by Dr...
Dapagliflozin is new treatment for heart failure, finds NEJM study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTHeart failure occurs when the heart is no longer able to efficiently pump blood in the body as it should. Diuretics and Ace inhibitors have been the...
FDA approves first ever oral Semaglutide for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTFood and Drug Administration has approved first GLP-1 oral drug Semaglutide for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes.The U.S. Food and Drug...
