Lancet study flags flaws in HbA1c test, says anemia distorts diabetes diagnosis in IndiaA new study in The Lancet highlights concerns about the HbA1c test for diabetes detection in India. This common test may not accurately sho...
10 Feb, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Why your blood sugar level spikes every morning: The silent warning signs you shouldn’t ignore and simple tips to tackle itMorning high blood sugar can be a common issue for individuals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, often due to the dawn phenomenon or Som...
16 Nov, 2025, 12.06 PM IST
Quit sugar but still have high blood sugar? These hidden triggers might shock youHigh blood sugar despite cutting refined sugar is a common issue. Excess healthy carbs like fruits and whole grains can raise glucose level...
03 Jul, 2025, 12.24 AM IST
Diabetes warning signs before lunch: 3 early symptoms you should not ignoreDiabetes often presents with subtle symptoms before lunchtime that many overlook. Common signs include excessive thirst, unusual hunger eve...
17 Jun, 2025, 09.38 PM IST
Going beyond blood glucose monitoring: How CGM's panoramic perspective redefines diabetes managementICMR-INDIAB study shows 44% rise in diabetes cases to over 101 million. CGM technology plays a crucial role in managing Type 2 diabetes by ...
26 Mar, 2024, 09.24 PM IST
Best sugar testing machine in kits under 2000 for accurate readings and convenient useDesigned to simplify diabetes management, this selection of carefully picked out best sugar test machine kits under 2000, we aim to help yo...
22 Mar, 2024, 10.50 PM IST
Who should be tracking their glucose?Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are no longer restricted to people with diabetes. CGMs are now marketed to people without diabetes to he...
16 Jul, 2023, 10.37 AM IST
Consuming almonds before meal improves blood sugar levels: StudyEating 20 grams of almonds before each meal can reverse prediabetes in almost a quarter of people, according to a study led by Anoop Misra,...
21 Mar, 2023, 05.42 PM IST
Want an easy way to manage blood sugar levels in diabetics? Leave it to AIAfter 'insulin in a pill', new tech may help diabetics monitor their blood sugar without painful finger pricks every day.
30 Jun, 2018, 09.30 AM IST
Novel skin patch can end painful, finger-prick blood tests in diabetic patientsThe patch does not pierce the skin, instead it draws glucose out from fluid between cells across hair follicles.
11 Apr, 2018, 03.04 PM IST
Say goodbye to painful jabs! You may soon be able to monitor glucose levels with contact lensesAn array of sensors in the lens can also help test for stress hormones and uric acid.
04 Nov, 2016, 11.55 AM IST
Professor Gin Jose's new laser device spells end for diabetic finger prickingA new technology developed by an Indian-origin scientist, which uses a laser device may be able to non-invasively monitor blood glucose lev...
19 Jul, 2015, 05.12 PM IST
Healthcare firm Abbott launches glucose monitoring system for diabetesAbbott today launched the professional version of its flash glucose monitoring system, which will help doctors personalise treatment plans ...
01 Apr, 2015, 08.13 PM IST
More issues plague Apple’s Health appTo avoid confusing users, Apple will simply eliminate the ability to input new blood glucose metrics until an update can remedy the problem.
24 Oct, 2014, 03.19 PM IST
Flipside of health monitoringIt is likely that technology companies have underestimated their challenges, and that not much is possible without substantial technology b...
17 Jul, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Simple blood test can help detect diabetes earlyA simple blood test can reveal an individual's risk of developing diabetes far earlier than previously believed, scientists say.
28 Jan, 2014, 04.32 PM IST
- OMRON Healthcare to market economical devices for blood glucose monitoring
'Priced less than Rs 2000, the device provides accurate measurements of glucose level within time frame of five seconds.'
16 Jan, 2013, 04.42 PM IST