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Aim for low-starch vegetables such as green veg or salad vegetables to make up half your plate at each meal. (Photo: Pexels)

5 ways to manage blood sugar

Most processed foods contain refined carbohydrates or added sugars that can quickly spike your blood sugar.

09 Apr 2018 2:25 PM

High blood sugar causes damage to nerves and blood vessels, decreasing sensitivity and making it more difficult for a man to get an erection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how sugar is ruining sex life

From erectile dysfunction to weaker orgasms here are ways sugar manages to crush passion.

09 Apr 2018 1:56 PM

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This telehealth program offers hope for diabetics

The study examined veterans with type 2 diabetes.

18 Mar 2018 12:00 PM

Diabetes has long been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Slightly elevated blood sugar tied to heart and kidney problems

People with slightly elevated blood sugar should take steps to get it down to a healthy level.

17 Mar 2018 11:59 AM

The HbA1C level reflects the person’s average blood glucose level for the last several months. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors issue controversial advice for type 2 diabetes

In controversial statement doctors said diabetics diabetes can aim for easier-to-achieve blood sugar target than before.

06 Mar 2018 8:57 AM

Severe hypoglycemic events requiring medical assistance were not reduced with the monitoring devices. (Photo: Pixabay)

Now a real-time glucose monitor helps people with diabetes issues

Hypoglycemia – or low blood sugar - can cause symptoms like shaking, sweating, hunger, headache and blurred vision in the early stages.

01 Mar 2018 10:26 AM

This drink can help diabetics

20 healthy individuals participated in the study.

14 Feb 2018 8:43 AM

Cognitive function declined with age in all of the participants, whether diabetic or not. (Photo: Pixabay)

High blood sugar may lead to cognitive decline: study

Cognitive function was assessed at baseline and reassessed every two years.

29 Jan 2018 3:46 PM

Tips to keep insomnia at bay

When you eat is as crucial as what you eat when it comes to sleep.

19 Jan 2018 3:39 PM

Previous research has shown that breastfeeding has other long-term benefits for mothers like a lower a risk of breast, ovarian cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding for 6 mos cuts diabetes risk in half: study

Researchers suggested that breastfeeding may unleash protective effects via hormones that act in the pancreas.

17 Jan 2018 7:00 PM

Youth who reported having more responsive parents tended to have less food distress over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Peers may influence how well type 1 diabetes is managed

Peers can help teens and young adults accept their disease and follow their treatment plans.

26 Dec 2017 5:32 PM

The risk of giving birth to a child with a congenital heart defect was elevated by eight per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

High blood sugar in pregnancy ups heart risk in babies: study

Infants with genetic diseases, born from multiple pregnancies and those whose mothers had extremely low or high BMI were not included.

16 Dec 2017 3:02 PM

Compared to people with normal blood sugar, patients with diabetes were more than twice as likely to have a heart attack. (Representational Image)

Slightly elevated blood sugar not tied to higher risk of heart attack, says study

Diabetes has long been linked to increased risk of coronary artery disease as well as higher odds of heart attacks and cardiac arrest.

17 Nov 2017 2:46 PM

The data analysis done by SRL Diagnostics unveiled that men accounted for 21% diabetes level blood sugar against 17.3% for women. (Photo: Pexels)

Men more likely to be diabetic, says new study

According to data, if diabetes continues to rise at present fast pace, India may regain ignominy of being diabetic capital of the world.

10 Nov 2017 8:18 AM

Can insulin pumps work better than injections for kids with diabetes?

Previous research has suggested pumps may help young patients get better blood sugar control.

11 Oct 2017 2:32 PM

Researchers urge diabetics to consume bread at the end of mealtime

Here is what a new study discovered.

02 Oct 2017 1:44 PM

In CD consuming the protein gluten in wheat, barley or rye leads to damage of the small intestine that interferes with absorption of nutrients from food (Photo: Pixabay)

Diabetic children have higher risk of Celiac disease, says study

According to researchers in CD pancreas produces almost no insulin, to help convert blood sugar into energy for cells.

29 Jul 2017 5:06 PM

Study not only looked at the links between sleep duration, diet and weight, but also other indicators of overall metabolic health (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleeping poorly can lead to diabetes

According to researchers, people with poor sleep patterns are likely to be obese with an increased risk of developing diabetes.

29 Jul 2017 10:01 AM

MBSR training has been shown to reduce stress and therefore might reduce the risk of heart disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Stress reduction programs may help reduce blood sugar in overweight women

Experts say MBSR could be a useful tool for preventing or treating diabetes in patients with obesity.

15 Jul 2017 10:20 AM

Sugar can lead to a number of health risks including obesity and diabetes (Photo: Pixabay)

Eat sweet, not sugar

Here's a list of healthier alternatives to your sweet tooth

17 Jun 2017 5:53 PM

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