Tag: diabetes
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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE- UNOFFICIALLY THE “TYPE 3 DIABETES”
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other vital mental functions. In India, more than 1 million cases are seen per year. Researchers at Albany University (New York) have done a breakthrough study that shows that Alzheimer’s disease may be the late stage of Type 2 diabetes. It’s been seen in multiple ... -
“RANIPILL”- A MINI SWALLOWABLE AUTO INJECTOR WITH POTENTIAL TO REPLACE INJECTIONS
We are aware that tons of people are scared of taking injections. Most of us would think children come into this category. But, adults are no exception in this case. As a result, there is decreased medication adherence. In case of injections, greater care is required compared to other dosage forms of drugs. Qualified personnel ... -
working for a long hours in a day can be linked to higher the risk of diabetes in the women’s
New research, published July 2 in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, has shown that too much toiling may elevate diabetes risk in women. The study adds to a growing number of reports suggesting that overwork negatively affects well-being. Based on an analysis of 7,065 workers over a 12-year period, researchers in Canada observed that women who usually work more than ... -
An innovative idea (Jerry the Bear) helps kids to manage diabetes.
Name: Jerry the Bear Big Idea: Jerry the Bear is a robotic teddy bear that “has” diabetes. Children are able to take care of Jerry by checking his blood glucose levels, giving him “insulin shots” and “feeding” him a variety of foods. Why It’s Working: Targeted specifically to children living with type 1 diabetes, Jerry ...
Blood Test Might Predict Pregnancy Due Date and Preterm Birth