Diabetes

Everyone needs to understand that our genes are just one factor, one cog in the wheel that takes us hurtling towards the path of lifestyle disease-dom. Kavita Devgan explores the multiple factors that cause lifestyle diseases, and how to overcome them.

An eventful train journey left Kannan Sundararajan wondering about all that Indian Railways needs to do to make trains safer and more comfortable for all.

The government has decided to launch a door-to-door screening programme for diabetes, cancer and hypertension, because early detection goes a long way in case of these diseases.

Controlling your blood sugar level is necessary for living a good life. Learn about these 5 types of food that you should incorporate in your daily diet to make sure you're not at risk for diabetes.

Natural sweeteners have been gaining popularity as sugar substitutes in India. Monk fruit, a healthy substitute that is also safe for diabetics, may soon be available in India.

India, being the centre of diabetes, with nearly 3 in 100 people diabetic, is fighting the disease with efficient new drugs and innovative, affordable tests that detect it early.

Researchers at IISC have come up with two new methods to diagnose diabetes at an early stage. These methods will help doctors in detecting the disease without many complications. Here's more.