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In a study of 7,675 Australians, higher total fruit consumption was associated with better measures of glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity; furthermore, a moderate to high total fruit consumption was associated with lower odds of diabetes after 5 years of follow-up. A healthy diet that includes the consumption of popular …

The same hormone produced in the gut of the duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) to regulate blood glucose is also produced in the animal’s venom, a team of scientists led by University of Adelaide researchers has found — and that hormone could be used in new treatments for type 2 diabetes. …

Breathalyzers to detect alcohol intoxication have existed for years, as the relationship between blood-alcohol content and alcohol in the breath is well understood. The same principles may soon be applied to diabetes screening. A team of researchers from Oxford University have succeeded in building a device that can flag patients …

Obesity or being overweight is a condition characterized by excessive storage of fat in the body. When the body’s calorie intake exceeds the amount of calories burned, it leads to the storage of excess calories in the form of body fat. Increased body fat puts a person at risk for …

By Dr Shradha Doshi, Diabetology Diabetes might cause several health-related problems during your pregnancy which include severe alterations in blood sugar levels and significant side effects resulting from the diabetes medications. It is advisable to consult a doctor to check whether or not the blood sugar levels have been regulated adequately. If …

By Jains Cow Urine Therapy Health Clinic  , Ayurveda Diabetes is a condition that is characterized by presence of excessive sugar in the blood. It either occurs due to insulin sensitivity or impaired insulin production in the body. Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder and can last an entire lifetime. Hence, it is …

By Dr Hanish Gupta , Endocrinology In spite of being a very common disease, every patient of diabetes has a unique method of treatment. In the rarest of cases, if the condition is not treated, it can result in a large number of complicated situations. Usual treatments include maintenance of a healthy …

By Dr Hanish Gupta , Endocrinology Diabetes is an abnormal condition that occurs in the human body where the sugar-levels are higher than usual. A number of simple practices can help in maintaining sugar-levels which in turn helps in controlling diabetes. 1. Diet: A healthy and nutritious diet is the primary and …

By Dr Rahul Gupta , Sexology For those living with Diabetes, multiple aspects of the disease can impact one’s sexual wellness. Sexual wellness is much more than sexual intercourse and includes our feelings, attitudes, self image and behaviors. It influences how we experience the world. Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of medical …

By Dr Amit Joshi , Sexology About 35% to almost 75% of the diabetic men can suffer from erectile dysfunction at some point in life. A diabetic man might suffer from erectile dysfunction almost 10 to 15 years before he/she has contracted the condition. More than 50% diabetic middle aged men are …