Posted by: admin on: March 2, 2012
World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14, and calls upon those managing diabetes to understand the condition, know the risks, and take control. With India heading to be the world no 1 in Diabetes prevalence we as doctors need to know how to manage as well as educate our diabetic patients. Here is an […]
Posted by: admin on: December 7, 2011
Diagnosing prediabetes with a combination of glycated hemoglobin and impaired fasting glucose may be a more effective predictor of progression to diabetes than either test alone, Japanese researchers found. Introduction of the new HbA1c criterion in addition to the assessment of fasting plasma glucose could efficiently target patients who are most likely to progress to […]
Posted by: admin on: August 19, 2011
A structured, supervised exercise program effectively improves HbA1c levels and the cardiovascular risk profile of individuals with diabetes mellitus, a new study shows [1]. The exercise program, a twice-weekly, facility-based regimen that included aerobic exercise, resistance training, and counseling was significantly better at improving HbA1c levels and cardiovascular risk factors than a treatment regimen that […]