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Glucose remains best test for diabetes diagnosis; HbA1c cannot be used as
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to a new evidence-based Viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, the widely used glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test, as available in India, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians.
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Standard diabetes test may mislead diagnosis in S Asians, including Indian
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Led by Professor Anoop Misra and collaborators, the review questions reliance on HbA1c as a sole diagnostic or monitoring tool for type 2 diabetes in South Asia, including India. HbA1c measurements primarily reflect the glycation of haemoglobin.
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Dr. Morepen Sync Mobile App: A Republic Day Gift to Transform Health Monit
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27: This Republic Day, Dr. Morepen (NSE:MOREPENLAB), a name synonymous with trust and innovation in healthcare, proudly introduces the Dr. Morepen Sync App, a thoughtful gift to the nation that empowers individuals to take charge of their health. With its tagline "
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Nearly 1 in 2 People Tested Exhibit Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels: Thyroca
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 5: Thyrocare, a leading diagnostic and preventive healthcare provider in India, has released a comprehensive research report uncovering critical insights into the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes across India. The study, which analyzed HbA1c test results fro
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Researchers find strategies to show low blood glucose in type 1 diabetes
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
One novel approach to treating type 1 diabetes may involve blocking the somatostatin hormone to stop harmful blood glucose dips. A study carried out at the University of Gothenburg, among other places, has demonstrated this. It is claimed that the suggested course of action could save lives.
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MTD acquires Ypsomed's pen needle and BGM businesses, strengthening its le
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Milan [Italy], March 28: MTD (Medical Technology and Devices), a leading provider of medical technology solutions for self-care and professional use worldwide, announces the acquisition Ypsomed's pen needle and blood glucose monitoring (BGM) businesses. This strategic move solidifies MTD's p
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Researchers find preconception stress affect women's health undergoing fe
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Stress during pregnancy is known to have an impact on health outcomes, but a recent study from Mass General Brigham shows that stress levels before to pregnancy should also be assessed. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital examined the relationship
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Could specialised diet help with long-term COVID?
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A new clinical trial is investigating whether a diet meant to reduce inflammation can be beneficial for those with long COVID.
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Study finds lower haematological cancer risk after bariatric surgery
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Previous research revealed that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for various forms of cancer. It is also known that obese women are more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts, and the risk level reduces with intentional weight loss. However, there is limited evidenc
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Implantable device could allow injection-free diabetes management: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers created a unique implanted device that not only contains hundreds of thousands of insulin-producing islet cells but also has its own onboard oxygen factory that manufactures oxygen by splitting water vapour found in the body.
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BeatO Diabetes Care Program Reduced HbA1c by more than 2 per cent points i
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 31: In an effort to reduce complications and average HbA1c levels for people with diabetes, BeatO, a comprehensive digital platform for controlling and managing diabetes studied the impact of its proprietary Diabetes Care Program. This program has been subjected to
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Drinking kombucha may lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 dia
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Individuals with type II diabetes who drank the fermented tea drink kombucha for four weeks had lower fasting blood glucose levels than those who drank a similar-tasting placebo beverage.
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