Diabetes, a chronic disease that needs to be managed with medication and lifestyle changes, affects about 830 million people worldwide and is one of the fastest-growing illnesses globally. A groundbreaking breakthrough in diabetes research may soon transform its treatment for millions worldwide. Scientists are working on a revolutionary pill that could cure diabetes by addressing …
Every year, World Diabetes Day serves as an important occasion to raise awareness about the global health crisis posed by diabetes. On November 14, 2024, the theme is "Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps," which highlights the need for accessible, affordable, and quality care for everyone affected by diabetes. It calls for the reduction of disparities in …
About 82.8 crore people around the world are estimated to be living with diabetes in 2022, with over a quarter in India, according to an analysis published in The Lancet journal ahead of World Diabetes Day observed every year on November 14.The figure of 82.8 crore is over four times the number in 1990, with …
Diabetes is slowly having a strong grip over the world population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes affects 422 million worldwide annually. "About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Both the number of cases and …
Diabetes occurs when your body is unable to effectively regulate blood sugar levels. This can result from your pancreas not producing enough insulin, your cells becoming resistant to insulin, or a combination of both factors.Sugar and Diabetes has a connection?People often wonder if eating too much sugar directly causes diabetes, but the answer is more …
November is marked as Diabetes Awareness Month with November 14 being World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and nerves throughout the body. If not managed properly, people with diabetes have a …
