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Care for children with diabetes

When it comes to childhood diabetes, there are many things to consider including how you care for your child, costs of caring as well as the potential psychological or social problems your child may experience due to diabetes. But with little precaution and education on diabetes these children can deal … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Levemir does not increase risk of cancer: Studies

Novo Nordisk’s insulin Levemir was not associated in any increase in incidence of cancer when compared with human insulin in studies including some 9,000 patients, according to a new analysis revealed recently.

Levemir is long-acting insulin analogues used by diabetics to control their blood sugar. Scientists analysed data from 21 randomised … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Group recommends easier test to diagnose diabetes

A simple blood test that indicates average blood sugar levels over the past several weeks is the best way to diagnose diabetes, and doctors can abandon older, clumsier tests, diabetes experts said.

The A1C test, which does not require fasting, is the best and easiest way to diagnose diabetes, the American … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Hidden dangers of plastic containers

We all have heard that drinking more water is better for our health, but the plastic bottles we drink from may contain dangerous toxins! Some scientific research showed that plastics can emit toxin chemicals that are hazardous to the body.

Harvard School of Public Health researchers report that the plastic bottles … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Sprints may be best for diabetes prevention

A few minutes of intense exercise a week is just as good as a half-hour of moderate physical activity a day for reducing a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes — and may actually be even more effective, new research hints.

“It is possible to gain significant health benefits from … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Diabetes nutrition: Including sweets in your meal plan

Diabetes nutrition focuses on healthy foods. But you can eat sweets once in a while without feeling guilty or interfering with your blood sugar control. The key to diabetes nutrition is moderation.

The scoop on sugar

For years, people with diabetes were warned to avoid sweets. But what researchers understand about diabetes … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Lifestyle and home remedies from claudication

It strikes when you walk — a distinct pain or cramping in your calf. You stop for a few minutes, and the pain goes away. You continue on, and the pain comes back.

This leg pain may be claudication. It is most often a symptom of peripheral arterial disease, a potentially … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Red meat: How bad it is!

Although, red meat is an important support of our diet, people have suspected for some time that high levels of red and processed meat increase the risk of lot of complicated diseases. But how far it is true? Are all types of red meats bad? Is there any open secret?

Recent … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Childhood obesity: The rising concern

Do you know when to be concerned about your child’s weight? Of course, all children gain weight as they grow older. But extra pounds — more than what is needed to support their growth and development — can lead to childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

How to keep your kidneys fit

We all have 2 kidneys. Main job of kidneys is to clean our blood. Our kidneys process about 200 liters of blood every day and excrete metabolic waste products through urine. In addition, kidneys also help us control our fluid, salt and acid-base balance, control blood pressure, strengthen bone and … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]