LONDON: A recent study reveals that over 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, nearly double previous estimates. The research, published in The Lancet, shows that in 2022, approximately 828 million adults aged 18 and older had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Notably, among adults aged over 30, 445 million—59%—were not receiving necessary treatment. The […]
Dubai: Dubai-based author, Abby Lyons, is set to launch a children’s book to raise awareness around Type 1 diabetes, following her son’s diagnosis with the life threatening condition. Aiming to tackle the lack of education and understanding, especially when it comes to spotting the signs in young children, the book, ‘What is Diabetes, anyway?’ features […]
Finding it hard to manage your blood sugar levels? Take heart, limiting your food consumption to a 10-hour window daily may keep your diabetes in check, according to a study on intermittent fasting benefits. Following the 10-hour eating window, a type of intermittent fasting, can also help you manage metabolic syndrome — a group of […]
Researchers worldwide are exploring the potential of islet transplants as an alternative treatment for diabetes, utilizing islet-like cells derived from human stem cell cultures. A Chinese research team, led by Yin Hao at Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, has achieved notable progress in this field after a decade-long effort. In July 2021, a patient underwent a cell […]
The 46-year-old Indian doctor embarked on the adventurous journey to inspire and motivate youngsters and his patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle Dubai: A 46-year-old Indian doctor in the UAE embarked on an adventurous trip to Africa and conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro, situated 5,895 meters above sea level. With no prior experience in mountaineering, he took up […]
Dubai: Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC and India, was awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the Most pre-diabetes/diabetes screening forms completed in 24 hours organized for low-income workers at Dubai Investment Park -2. The certificate was presented by an Official Adjudicator from Guinness World Records™ to Dr. Azad […]
Dubai: In its 13th edition, Landmark Group’s flagship annual Beat Diabetes Walk succeeds in bringing together more than 12,000 individuals who joined its social impact campaign. The event was recently at Safa Park in Dubai. The day was inaugurated with the 3.8-km walk around the Dubai Water Canal led by Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman of Landmark […]
Dubai: Geneva-based Hôpital de La Tour is reminding people of the importance of a healthy lifestyle for managing and preventing diabetes. As World Diabetes Day is observed across the globe on November 14, leading specialists from Hôpital de La Tour have warned against the harmful effects of diabetes, including kidney failure, heart attacks, blindness, strokes […]
Ohio: Maintaining a healthy weight is important for controlling type 2 diabetes, but for patients who are taking insulin, this can be more challenging, says an expert from the global health system Cleveland Clinic. Exercising, eating correctly and staying at a healthy weight are at the core of every type 2 diabetes treatment plan, says endocrinologist Marwan Hamaty, MD, MBA, […]
Dubai: Landmark Group announced that it will be launching the 13th edition of its annual social impact campaign, Beat Diabetes. The Group is set to host a series of Beat Diabetes activities this year starting November 12 two days prior to World Diabetes Day. The event will take place at Safa Park in Dubai to […]
As poets say the eyes offer a “window into the soul,” but they also have a lot to say about your health. In the case of dry eyes, they can be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. If one has high levels of cholesterol can cause a white, grey or blue ring to form around the […]
