Diabetes
Warning over ‘counterfeit’ drugs that blinded diabetes patients in Pakistan
The Tragic Avastin Injection Scandal: 68 Diabetics Lose Vision A dreadful turn of events unfolded when 68 diabetic patients from Punjab, Pakistan, lost their vision after receiving injections of Avastin, a cancer drug produced by Roche. The victims sought relief for...
Machine learning-based models can predict diabetes incidence across several ethnicities
Enhancing Early Detection of Type 2 Diabetes In a recent study published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers have taken significant steps in developing predictive models for the incidence and prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) using questionnaires. These models cater...
Free diabetes glucose monitors rolled out to those aged under 35
Health Minister Chris Fearne has made an important announcement: young individuals under the age of 35 with type 1 diabetes will receive wearable glucose monitors free of charge. These continuous blood glucose monitors are invaluable for diabetes management, reducing...
Type 2 diabetes a much greater risk for ‘night owls’ than for early birds, a ‘startling’ new study finds
Morning People vs. Night Owls A recent study from Massachusetts' Brigham and Women's Hospital has revealed some unexpected results concerning our sleep habits and their impact on our health. The research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on September 12,...
1 in 5 pregnant women in Singapore has gestational diabetes: How to manage it for a healthy pregnancy
Understanding and Managing Gestational Diabetes during Pregnancy Pregnancy is a joyous time for most women, but for some, it comes with a hidden risk – gestational diabetes. This condition, characterized by high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, can lead to various...
Intermittent fasting: To breakfast or not to breakfast for diabetes and weight loss
A recent research calls the allure of intermittent fasting into question. The study, which followed over 100,000 individuals for nine years, suggests that having breakfast before 8 a.m. reduces the chance of acquiring Type 2 diabetes by 59%, whereas eating the first...