Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance of various degrees that is first detected during pregnancy.It means you have high blood sugar levels, but those levels were normal before you were pregnant. Approximately 7 per cent of all…
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Qatar seeks to transform diabetes care with ‘whole nation’ project
In an unremarkable office in a Doha hospital, a study is taking place which could transform the way Qatar deals with one of its most persistent health issues — diabetes. A small team led by professor Khalid Hussain has since…
Smoking, diabetes raise heart attack risk more in women than men
Smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure raise the risk of a heart attack more in women than in men, according to a latest research. “Overall, more men experience heart attacks than women.
Small lifestyle changes ‘lower type 2 diabetes risk’
Modest lifestyle changes in diet and activity by South Asian families improve their chance of losing weight to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study. Making moderate improvements could help to improve their health and wellbeing,…