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Common diabetes drug may help manage knee arthritis, obesity

New Delhi, April 25: A common diabetes drug can help reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and obesity, as well as delay the need for knee replacements, revealed a study on Friday.

Lilly's orforglipron consistent with injectable GLP-1 medicines in Phase 3 trial

New Delhi, April 18: Eli Lilly and Company announced on Friday positive topline Phase 3 results from ACHIEVE-1, evaluating the safety and efficacy of orforglipron compared to placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control despite diet and exercise alone.

Explained: What is Type-5 diabetes? Why the malnutrition-induced condition is back?

New Delhi, April 14: While blood sugar cases are significantly soaring worldwide, a lesser-known malnutrition-related form of diabetes -- designated as Type-5 diabetes -- is gaining global attention after decades.

Maternal diabetes may raise babies' risk of autism, ADHD: Lancet

New Delhi, April 8: A large study of 56·1 million pregnancies, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology on Tuesday, has reinforced the link between maternal diabetes and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Proportion of Australian adults with diabetes rises to 6.6 pc

Canberra, March 31: The proportion of Australian adults with diabetes has increased by almost one-third in the last decade, official data showed.

ICMR calls for investing in adolescent nutrition to tackle obesity woes

New Delhi, March 28: Investing in adolescent nutrition is a national imperative, and key to tackling the country’s rising obesity issues, said Rajiv Bahl Secretary, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research on Friday.

Scientists link type 2 diabetes with some obesity-related cancers

London, March 23: A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been linked to a subsequent increase in the risk of developing some, but not all, obesity related cancers, according to new research.

Eli Lilly launches Mounjaro in India for anti obesity treatment

New Delhi, March 20: Global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company (India) has introduced Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in India, a breakthrough drug for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Common diabetes drug price slashed in India due to generic versions

New Delhi, March 13: The price of commonly used diabetes drug empagliflozin has been slashed by almost one-tenth, with the entry of its generic versions in the market.

Govt treats 42.01 mn for hypertension, 25.27 mn for diabetes under '75 by 25' initiative

New Delhi, March 12: Under the ambitious ‘75 by 25’ initiative, India has treated 42.01 million people for hypertension or high blood pressure and 25.27 million for diabetes, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav in the Parliament.

Ayush Ministry to evaluate potential of Ayurveda formulation for diabetes

New Delhi, March 10: The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) of the Ministry of Ayush, on Monday launched a research project to evaluate the potential of an Ayurveda formulation to treat diabetes.

CARI Kolkata, SNPS Jadavpur University sign MoU to evaluate potential of ayurvedic formulation Vidangadi Lauham for diabetes

Kolkata, March 10: In a significant step towards advancing Ayurveda research in diabetes management, the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Natural Product Studies (SNPS), Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

Study shows diabetes drug may reduce heart failure risk in cancer patients by 50 pc

New Delhi, March 6: A common type of diabetes medication may help cancer patients ward off the risk of heart failure by 50 per cent and boost long-term recovery, according to new research on Thursday.

How brain plays central role in development of obesity

New Delhi, March 2: A new study has offered intriguing new insights into the origins of type 2 diabetes and obesity, as well as the brain's function as a critical control centre.

Study shows continuous glucose monitors may harm healthy adults

New Delhi, Feb 26: While continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may be of significant help to people living with diabetes, they may harm healthy adults by showing inaccurate results that can lead to unnecessary food restrictions, according to a study on Wednesday.

NIT Rourkela develops AI model to improve blood sugar predictions

New Delhi, Feb 25: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela on Tuesday said it has developed an advanced AI-driven model to improve blood sugar predictions for people with diabetes.

Mann Ki Baat: Union Minister Shekhawat echoes PM Modi's call to cut oil intake, promote healthy living

Ranchi, February 23: Prime Minister Modi's recent episode of Mann Ki Baat highlighted a pressing concern in India's healthcare landscape: the alarming rise of obesity and its devastating consequences.

Diabetes, hypertension not pre-existing disease, not grounds for claim rejection: Consumer Commission

New Delhi, February 21: Allowing a complaint against an insurance company, the District Consumer Redressal Commission II ruled that, as per established law, lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension cannot be treated as pre-existing conditions and therefore cannot be grounds for claim rejection by the insurer.

Health Ministry launches screening drive against high BP, diabetes, cancer in adults

New Delhi, Feb 20: In a bid to tackle the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday launched a nationwide screening drive against hypertension (also known as high BP), diabetes and cancer in adults aged over 30 years and above.

Health Ministry to launch nationwide screening drive for high BP, diabetes, cancer

New Delhi, Feb 18: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has announced a nationwide screening drive for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.

Researchers identify new type of blood test to identify children at risk of diabetes

London, February 16: King's College London researchers have discovered a novel link between lipids and disorders affecting children's metabolism. This finding may provide an early warning system for ailments, including liver disease.

US FDA-approved diabetes drug shows promise against heart attacks, strokes: Study

New Delhi, Feb 15: A team of researchers, led by one of Indian origin, has found that a drug recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat type 2 diabetes can also reduce heart attacks and stroke.

Intermittent fasting unsafe for teenagers, may impair cell development: Study

New Delhi, Feb 14: While intermittent fasting is hugely popular for weight loss and other health conditions, an animal study on Friday claimed it may be unsafe for teenagers, as it may impair their cell development.

Mitochondria may hold key to curing diabetes: Study

Michigan, February 9: Mitochondria are responsible for creating energy, which fuels cells and keeps them functioning. However, mitochondrial abnormalities have been linked to the development of disorders like type 2 diabetes. Patients with this illness are unable to produce enough insulin or use the insulin produced by their pancreas to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Powerhouses of the cell may help cure diabetes, say researchers

New York, Feb 9: Mitochondria, that produce energy for the cell, holds the key to curing diabetes, researchers have learned.

Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type 2 diabetes, dementia early

Parkville, February 5: Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.

Obesity mother of many non-communicable diseases, fully preventable: Experts

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