Diabetes Atlas 2021
Confirming diabetes to be one of the “global health emergencies” whose prevalence is on the rise, a new research pinpoints at prolonged hours of sitting as one of the causes that needs urgent attention.
Diabetes
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Protein and dairy intake may help reduce diabetes risk: study
Diabetes, an increase in blood glucose levels, is an emerging health problem especially in developing countries. According to the World Health Organisation, India had 69 million diabetic individuals in
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Ghana: 94,000 Die of Non-Communicable Diseases Annually
More than 94,000 people die of non communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana every year, a study by the Ghana Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (GhNCDA) has revealed. The deaths, according to the non-profit
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Study on diabetes warns lack of awareness & control a worry
Only 50% of adults in the age group 15-49 years are aware that they ail from the disease Only half the Indian adults in the most productive age group (15-49 years) are aware that they ail from diabetes,
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Phosphatidylinositol 5 phosphate 4-kinase regulates plasma-membrane PIP3 turnover and insulin signaling
<p>Phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP3) generation at the plasma membrane is a key event during activation of receptor tyrosine kinases such as the insulin receptor required for normal growth
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Uganda: Health Workers Lack Skills to Handle Cancer, Diabetes- Survey
Kampala — Many workers in health centre IIIs and IVs cannot diagnose or treat non-communicable diseases, a survey has indicated. Conducted in 10 districts by the Uganda Non-communicable Disease Alliance
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Diabetes drug also helps kidney, heart
NEW DELHI: A drug used in India and abroad for over four years to control blood sugar has been found to also reduce kidney damage in diabetics by over 30% — a finding that could have huge impact on diabetes
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Namibia: Non-Communicable Diseases Among Main Killers in Namibia
Omuthiya — Non-communicable diseases are on the increase and remain one of the leading causes of death in the country, says the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. Shangula
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Long-term exposure to PM2.5 increases risk of diabetes: Chinese study
A recent study has shown that long-term exposure to PM2.5, a major particle matter pollutant increases the risk of diabetes. Diabetes causes substantial economic and health burdens worldwide. However,
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Food = Nutrition, nature and livelihoods
We need a model of agricultural growth that will value local good food production and not have to first "chemicalise" and then learn better Poorer countries have health problems because of lack of
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Millions Left Behind as Diabetes Drives Surge in Insulin Demand
A global diabetes epidemic is fueling record demand for insulin but tens of millions will not get the injections they need unless there is a dramatic improvement in access and affordability, a new study