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Study reveals, Germs may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes May 17, 2016 12:48

Killer T-cells, a type of white blood cell that normally protects us from germs, play a major part in type 1 diabetes by destroying insulin producing cells, known as beta cells. A new research suggests…

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Diabetes drug may slow pancreatic cancer growth, study reveals January 18, 2016 08:06

Researchers have identified that Diabetes drug may slow the growth of pancreatic cancer in a study. They unveiled the novel mechanism behind the potential of metformin, the diabetes drug, to inhibit the progression of pancreatic…

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Eat selected Fruits Incase Of Diabetes November 30, 2015 10:35

A form of sugar present in fruits, ‘fructose’ has a negative impact on overweight and diabetics individuals. So, it is essential to eat selected fruits incase of diabetes. You can definitely enjoy seasonal fruits like…

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Insulin Pumps Safe In Type 2 Diabetes Patients, Study Says October 02, 2015 12:24

A new study has revealed that insulin pumps are safe in type 2 diabetes patients for up to five years. It is very much useful in case of failure to control blood glucose levels through…

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Do Turmeric Possibly Aid In Type-2 Diabetes Treatment? July 25, 2015 06:12

A team of researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist believe that Curcumin, a substance in turmeric, when combined with an omega-3 fat may have the potential to prevent the onset or delay type-2 diabetes.The University…

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Eye Vision may be restored in diabetes patients ? May 26, 2015 09:59

Generally, the persons with diabetes will lose their eyesight capacity due to blockage of blood vessels in the eye. For restoring the vision, doctors will choose periodical laser treatment for treating diabetic retinopathy, which leads…

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How Capsicum can control diabetes? April 23, 2015 07:12

Scientists at the CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) have analysed the bell peppers, popularly known as capsicum for their anti-hyperglycaemic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects on diabetic control. They have found that yellow and red…

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Heavy breakfast and light dinner can limit blood sugar levels February 25, 2015 12:03

New research on blood sugar controlling methods, said that consuming high energy breakfast and low energy food for dinner can reduce the blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes. “High energy intake at breakfast…

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Anti-diabetic drug reduces the risk of Lung-Cancer February 02, 2015 13:10

An anti-diabetic drug, metformin, may lower lung cancer risk in diabetic nonsmokers, as per the new study. The research at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, suggested that metformin may prevent cancer,…

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Criteria for Diagnosing Diabetes August 27, 2013 13:13

To be diagnosed with diabetes, you must meet one of the following criteria: Have symptoms of diabetes (increased thirst, increased urination, and unexplained weight loss) and a blood sugar level equal to or greater than…

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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? April 25, 2011 14:08

Diabetes, a potentially life-threatening condition that renders the body unable to control blood sugar levels that also increases risk for heart disease and stroke, is an epidemic in America. According to national data, 11.3 percent…

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Men of Texas, bariatric surgery led to life without diabetes March 04, 2011 14:52

And he said his family's food choices weren't always the healthiest either. "My eating habits were terrible," he said. "We'd have lots of flour tortillas, beans and rice." Over the years, Garcia's weight ballooned -…

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