Tag: diabetes
Fasting with diabetes during Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims the world over will be fasting from sunrise to sunset – this means no food or fluids consumed for more than half a day. Most Muslims anticipate the practice, but those living […]
New compound improves insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar in treated mice
An experimental drug developed by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was reported to improve key aspects of metabolic syndrome, which includes diseases such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. In preclinical studies, the drug […]
Aspirin use linked to increased risk of heart failure
Research has found those using aspirin while having at least one predisposing risk for heart failure are at 26% raised risk for the condition. The predisposing risk factors included one or more of the following: smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, […]
Novel digital health system launched in Singapore for diabetes support
Asia accounts for over 50% of the global diabetic population – in Singapore, over 400,000 people have diabetes, with a majority facing end-stage kidney failure. The number of affected is expected to rise to one million by 2050 and cost […]
Blood glucose better controlled with diabetes-friendly diet and meal replacements
Some diabetics grapple with proper management of blood glucose, especially keeping to a diabetes-specific diet, which might lead to the onset of complications such as blindness, kidney disease and heart disease. A survey by Abbott Nutrition Malaysia, part of global […]
Gum disease associated with diabetes and other serious inflammatory conditions
In a robust study led by researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, severe periodontitis, or gum disease, is found to exacerbate conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers, heightened […]
Sugary drinks promote weight gain, diabetes, more than sugary food
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been found to add to calorie intake and body weight, compared to sugary food items, according to research from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. The […]
Pregnant women, urban poor among Malaysians increasingly hit by diabetes
The number of Malaysians living with diabetes is alarming, particularly among pregnant women and the urban poor. In 2016, about 422 million (8.5%) of the world’s population above 18 years of age were diabetic patients. Of these, 199 million were […]
Intensive medical treatment reversed type 2 diabetes in 40% of patients
A new landmark study has found that type 2 diabetes – a chronic health condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to be too high –can be reversed in up to 40% of patients through intensive medical treatment. Type […]
Diabetes, hypertension medication found to be effective against cancer cells
A team of researchers at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel in Switzerland has found that a combination of a diabetes drug and an antihypertensive medication is effective in fighting cancer cells. The most widely prescribed drug for the […]
