DIABETICS

Biocon Biologics to partner with International Diabetes Federation
Global Head of Market Access & Policy, Biocon Biologics, Alexander Zach, said:"Given our extensive experience in providing affordable insulins globally, we believe we can contribute and support IDF in driving real policy and access actions that will transform lives and diabetes care."

The slimming pill may be here: Study finds new 'game changer' drug to fight obesity
The study says this drug can give results that is only po...
Astrazeneca gets marketing authorisation to use anti-diabetes drug for kidney disease
The drug is the first medicine in SGLT-2i class to move into a new disease area by demonstrating efficacy and safety data for the treatment of patients with CKD, it added.
If I buy top-up health insurance plan, then what will be my total policy cover?
The deductible is the amount the policyholder needs to bear at the time of the claim. In top-up and super top-up plans, the deductible is considered as the threshold beyond which the top-up/super top-up plan is activated.
Granules gets American drug regulator's nod for diabetes management drug Metformin
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has granted final approval for the company's abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP, 500 mg and 1000 mg, Granules said in a regulatory filing.
Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic diabetes drug
The company has received tentative approval for the product in multiple strengths from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Lupin said in a statement.
Talk show host Larry King hospitalised for Covid-19
The 87-year-old has been at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre for over a week.
Ho, ho - Whoa! Face shields, plexiglass protection: Santa will meet you this X'mas - from a distance
Putting hundreds of kids daily onto Santa's lap to talk into his face — that's not happening for most.
People suffering from diabetic eye disease five times more likely to get severe Covid
Diabetics are at high risk of vascular complications affecting the large and small blood vessels.
Pandemic leads to a hidden epidemic: Over half of young urban Indians may develop diabetes
The risk of developing diabetes in 20-year-old men & women is 56% and 65%, respectively.
World Diabetes Day: Manage stress; it is affecting your response to insulin
Stress is associated with unhealthy lifestyle like poor sleep pattern, bad eating habits, etc.
WFH can get tough: Mindful eating, timely meals, walking & talking can save you
Some simple tips to get through these unprecedented times.
Stay hydrated, watch out for carbs, get quality sleep: Tips to lower blood sugar & manage diabetes
It is also important to control your meal portion size, and maintain a healthy body weight.
UK wants Britons to get in shape, will offer free soup and shake diets in fight against diabetes
NHS England said diabetes is estimated to cost the health service 10 billion pounds a year.