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Indian Scientists Discover Link Between Obesity, Diabetes

September 7, 2016 Srijitabetween, Diabetes, Discover, Indian, Link, Obesity, Scientists

In a major breakthrough, Indian scientists have zeroed in on key disease events triggering type 2 diabetes in obese people. They say the novel findings open up avenues for drug development and therapy and could also help identify those susceptible to the disease affecting 64.5 million Indians.With 9.8 million obese men and 20 million obese women (fifth and third rank respectively in the world in 2014), according to a study published in The Lancet journal, it is a double whammy for India. Scientists at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology…

Eat oranges to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk

August 30, 2016 SrijitaDiabetes, Disease, Eat, Heart, Off, Oranges, Risk, to, ward

Eat oranges to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk (Getty Images) Higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons can help keep you healthy as well as prevent harmful effects of obesity-related heart disease, liver disease and diabetes, a study has found. Citrus fruits contain large amounts of antioxidants, a class of which are called flavanones. When humans consume a high-fat diet, they accumulate fat in their bodies. Fat cells produce excessive reactive oxygen species, which can damage cells in a process called oxidative stress. These oxidative stress coupled…

Common Diabetes Drug May Cut Weight in Autistic Kids

August 30, 2016 SrijitaAutistic, common, Cut, Diabetes, Drug, In, Kids, May, Weight

A drug commonly used as the front-line treatment for Type-2 diabetes may also be effective in reducing weight in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), finds a study. ASD is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Individuals suffering from autism spectrum disorder take atypical antipsychotics drugs to treat symptoms of irritability and agitation. These drugs often increases their appetite as well as weight, thus raising a long-term risk of diabetes. The study explored the effectiveness of metformin drug in counteracting weight gain…

Eat Oranges To Ward Off Heart Disease And Diabetes

August 27, 2016 Srijitaand, Diabetes, Disease, Eat, Heart, Off, Oranges, to, ward

Fresh oranges can be enjoyed at anytime, anywhere. The fruit is low in calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Rich in dietary fiber, delicious and juicy – oranges contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals for overall well-being. An orange has over 170 different phytochemicals and more than 60 types of antioxidants! Another amazing fact is that oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral responsible for helping the heart function normally, A new study has found that higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and…

Chronic Kidney Disease May Lead to Diabetes

August 18, 2016 Srijitachronic, Diabetes, Disease, Kidney, Lead, May, to

Establishing a novel link between chronic kidney disease and diabetes, a team of researchers have identified molecular mechanisms that may be responsible for the increased blood glucose levels in such patients. Previous studies have found that type 2 diabetes is one of the causes of chronic kidney disease – that is characterised by the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function in filtering and eliminating toxins from the blood. “However, our observations in mice and in human samples show that chronic kidney disease can cause secondary diabetes,” said lead researcher…

Walnuts, soybean may prevent risk for diabetes

July 27, 2016 SrijitaDiabetes, for, May, Prevent, Risk, soybean, Walnuts

Walnuts, soybean may prevent risk for diabetes (Mar Portal del Pozo/Getty Images) Eating more unsaturated fats like walnuts and soybean in place of dietary carbohydrate can lower blood sugar level and improve in the prevention and management of type-2 diabetes, according to a new study. The study provides evidence for the effects of dietary fats and carbohydrate on the regulation of glucose and insulin levels and several other metrics linked to type 2 diabetes. “Our findings support preventing and treating these diseases by eating more fat-rich foods like walnuts, sunflower…