A 15-minute walk after each meal could prevent older people developing type-2 diabetes, a study has found. The post-meal walks control blood sugar as well as one long walk, research by George Washington University suggested. Elevated blood sugar after meals could increase the risk of type-2 diabetes, so resting after eating “is the worst thing […]
Jun 12 2013 | Posted in
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Introduction. Coronary heart disease remains the most common conditions in the world and despite modern intervention; its prevalence is on the rise. It has been shown in studies that Asians are at more risk of developing Cardio vascular disease (CVD) and Diabetes mellitus (DM). There are two main types of risks, reversible and irreversible […]
Jun 3 2013 | Posted in
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Poor nutrition for pregnant women may lead to their child being diabetic – A study In a study conducted over rats, it has been discovered that poor nutrition in uterus can cause a person at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other age-related diseases later in life. This finding could lead to new […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 2 This article is a continuation of “A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 1” To "recharge" the easy bag, simply immerse again in water for 40 seconds. Over 80% of diabetes deaths occur in countries with low and middle income. In the […]
A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 1 Diabetes, a disease once considered rare in sub-Saharan Africa is increasing rapidly due to urbanization, the aging population and many other factors. It is estimated that diabetes will affect over 13 million people in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012 and 350,000 will die of diseases associated […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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Studies reveal that bad diet during pregnancy can increase diabetes risk in child Studies of researchers from Cambridge and Leicester Universities have revealed that a mother having an unhealthy diet during her pregnancy is creating problems for her unborn baby. According to the research, a bad diet during pregnancy gives rise to the risk for […]
Jan 10 2012 | Posted in
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Pollution increase the risk of diabetes People who live in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution may face a slightly increased risk of developing diabetes, Danish researchers conclude in a new study. They found that people living in urban areas with high levels of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant found in traffic exhaust, were […]
Nov 24 2011 | Posted in
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The importance of sports in Pakistan Sports in Pakistan are sadly neglected. People would rather shop, eat outside, or talk for hours over taking the playing field or instead of having any physical exercise. The inherent reluctance in the youth when it comes to participating in sports can be attributed to our flawed upbringing. As […]
Nov 22 2011 | Posted in
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Eating fish reduce the chances of suffering from Diabetes – Scientists Eating a lot of cured meat like fish meat can result in obesity and is always the main reason behind weight gain. However, scientists now deduce that eating fish on a regular basis decreases the concentration of glucose which means that chances of developing […]
Nov 12 2011 | Posted in
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Insulin is no longer a blessing for Diabetes patients only. According to a new research, few drops of insulin can help patients suffering from Alzheimer’s to improve their memory skills significantly. A study was done on a group of patients that had mild Alzheimer’s. They were given doses of insulin for few days and it […]
Oct 26 2011 | Posted in
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