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HISTORY OF INSULIN
In 1921, a Canadian pharmacologist co-discovered a life saving medicine. Two years later, the inventors sold the patent for just $1Canadian pharmacologist Sir Frederick Banting along with other inventors created the life saving medicine, insulin. The decision of selling...
International Youth Day 2026: Why Indians in their 20s are facing diabetes, BP, fatty liverIn celebration of International Youth Day, we acknowledge the significant role played by young individuals in society, alongside their heal...
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
More than 100 million people in India have diabetes. Is sugar-rich diet to blame? Doctor shares the truth: ‘Sugar is not a direct…’While having a diet rich in sugar is known to increase the risk for diabetes, some doctors on X explained that the relationship between sug...
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
Hyderabad doctor rides Metro, makes a shocking diabetes discovery on many commuters’ necksA Hyderabad Metro ride revealed a concerning health trend as Dr. Sunita Sayammagaru observed Acanthosis Nigricans, a sign of insulin resist...
These 5 simple morning drinks help diabetics manage their blood sugarIndividuals managing diabetes or at risk can stabilize blood sugar with specific morning drinks. Fenugreek water, bitter gourd juice, cinna...
This surprising diet helps Type 1 Diabetes patients slash their insulin useA new study suggests a low-fat vegan diet can significantly reduce insulin needs for type 1 diabetes patients. This dietary change may also...
Can type 1 diabetes be cured? Understanding causes, genetics, ongoing research, and myths about reversalType 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition. It affects millions in the US. The body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells...
Type 5 diabetes: The shocking new threat hitting children and teens – what you must knowThe International Diabetes Federation in 2025 officially recognized Type 5 Diabetes as a form of diabetes connected to prolonged childhood ...
How a 14-year-old’s medical treatment in 1922 revolutionized diabetes care and led to a historic four-way Nobel Prize splitThe invention of insulin in 1922 marked a turning point in medical history. Sparked by Frederick Banting’s idea and tested on diabetic pati...
A new type of diabetes has been found by scientists, and it doesn't show the typical symptoms of Type 1 or Type 2A new type of diabetes, Type 5, has been identified. It affects underweight individuals without a family history of diabetes. This conditio...
Kejriwal resorting to 'willful low calorie intake' in jail: Delhi LG in letterDelhi Lt Governor VK Saxena alleges Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal isn't adhering to prescribed medical diet and medications in Tihar jail....
Delhi CM Kejriwal gets insulin in jail after sugar level shoots up, AAP saysDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received insulin treatment in Tihar jail after facing challenges, as per the Aam Aadmi Party's stateme...
Arvind Kejriwal has been asking for insulin daily: AAP sources cite CM's letter to Tihar superintendentDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is being denied insulin while in Tihar Jail despite his rising sugar levels, claimed AAP sources. The ...
This Pennsylvania nurse previously charged with killing patients is now linked to 17 nursing home deathsFormer nurse Heather Pressdee is confronted with additional murder charges after confessing to attempting to kill 19 more patients with ins...
Is a large waistline an alarming sign of diabetes and heart disease?There are so many health issues attached to the changing waistline. The larger the circumference of the waistline, the chances of facing me...
Diabetes check for CEOs and top bosses: Facts to know, foods to avoidFrom reduced sleep cycle to dependence on junk and fast food, the factors causing diabetes are linked to what we do, or don't.
World Health Day: Insufficient sleep and wrong lifestyle choices can push you towards diabetesLet's dig deeper into factors responsible for this life-long disorder.
Myth busters: How to keep diabetes at bayAdopting a healthy lifestyle and eating the right foods can go a long way in ensuring that we keep the 'sugar problem' at bay.