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Unwillingness to treat hypoglycaemic symptoms could aggravate problem
Large number of people with diabetes still choose to fast during Ramadan
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‘Lower limb amputations can be prevented with basic management, care’
Poster competition aims to raise awareness among patients, doctors and policymakers
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Sedentary life, 'Western' diet cited as major causes of diabetes
Need stressed for preparing guidelines for diabetics wanting to fast during Ramazan
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Diabetics advised not to ignore dental conditions
Seminar addresses dental issues in patients of diabetese
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Health experts advise diabetes patients to not ignore dental diseases
Oral cancer is rampant in Pakistan because of the use of pan, gutka, mainpuri, naswar, sheesha and smoking
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Experts discuss diabetes management
Sanofi Pakistan convened a conference of local healthcare professionals and eminent international experts in Islamabad
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Govt mulls plans to keep diabetes project on for three more years
Officials say they have devised PC-1; will extend to more districts and include awareness campaign.
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Mobile clinics to help battle diabetes
Over 7 million suffering from the ailment in the country
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Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: study
For men, obesity and diabetes accounted for more than 40 per cent of liver cancers
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Five million people suffer from diabetes each year: expert
Say diabetes can be prevented by treatment of high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity
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5 celebrities you didn't know have diabetes and how they overcame it
In honour of World Diabetes Day
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World Diabetes Day: The sweet and silent killer
Number of diabetes patients on the rise in Pakistan.
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Experts advise long walk, healthy eating
Express Media Group organises seminar on World Diabetes Day
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Diabetes on the rise in Gujranwala Division
Over 3.8 million people in the region suffer from diabetes
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Govt supporting steps for diabetes treatment
Adviser to PM says public-private collaboration needed
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PGMI to hold series of workshops on diabetes
The four sessions will take place on October 9, 12, 23 and 30
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New Fitbit smartwatch to help diabetics manage blood sugar
Fitbit shares jumped up 13 per cent immediately following announcement
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Around 0.2m lose legs due to diabetes
Medical experts say 80% amputations can be prevented with proper care, medication
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Over 35m Pakistanis above age 20 suffer from diabetes
Health expert says early prevention programmes at school level to tackle the threat of diabetes are imperative
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No-calorie sweeteners could actually cause weight gain instead of weight loss, new study shows
'People should use be cautious about using artificial sweeteners'
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China facing largest diabetes epidemic in the world: study
Diabetes rates have increased more rapidly in low and middle-income countries
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Anti-diabetes drug also 'lessens kidney, heart disease' risk
Significant downside of using the drug was that it doubled the risk of amputation of a toe, foot or leg
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Punjab mulls province-wide cola ban for kids
PFA chief says food outlets will be told not to provide fizzy drinks, junk food to under 18s
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K-P to include diabetes in curriculum
According to a survey, around 19.2% of residents of Haripur and Karak districts are diabetic
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Apple hires secret team for treating diabetes: CNBC
The company has hired a team of biomedical engineers as part of a secret initiative to develop sensors for diabetes
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Bitter reality: Surge in diabetes sets alarm bells ringing
Experts say little work has been done to prevent and cure disease at govt or private level.
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Hope for diabetics: New treatment developed
Therapy involves capsule of genetically engineered cells implanted under the skin that automatically release insulin.
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Children who spend more 3 hours in front of a screen are at a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes
Reducing time spent in front of a screen could facilitate in early prevention of Type 2 diabetes
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A smart device to manage diabetes begins crowdfunding
The smart device uses sensors to understand when users inject a new dose
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Awareness walk: 10% people diabetic, say doctors
Diabetes, they underlined, was a huge and growing burden
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‘Eyes on Diabetes’: ‘Diabetes has the potential to become a global health issue’
Cricket legend Wasim Akram participates in World Diabetes Day walk
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Get rid of that sweet tooth!
Research finds regular consumption of sugary beverages causes prediabetes
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Pakistan among world’s most diabetes-prone nations
President Hussain urges healthy lifestyle for guarding against disease
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Don't overdo naps - a long one could trigger diabetes
People who slept more than an hour each day were 45% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
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Sanofi, Google launch diabetes joint venture
The venture, called Onduo, will initially focus on type two diabetes, the more common form of the disease
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Diabetes: a rising concern
Educating people specifically health personnel about diabetes is needed in the country
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Flu vaccine may cut heart failure risk in diabetes patients
The study includes 124,503 British adults with Type-2 diabetes between 2003 and 2010
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Diabetes drug could cure Alzheimer's disease: Study
This is also the first study of its kind to show that Alzheimer's disease can lead to diabetes
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Charlie robot new best buddy for kids with diabetes
Charlie builds up a profile of each child, so he gets to know them and their likes and dislikes
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Eat more homemade food to keep diabetes at bay
Study suggests junk food makes you gain weight which is a major cause for developing Type 2 diabetes
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Tips for diabetics who want to fast this Ramazan
Diabetics who fast are likely to be at risk of major health complications
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Did you know? Grapes help lower obesity risk
Fruit can also help counter heart disease, hypertension, diabetes
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25th International Children’s Health Conference: ‘Diabetes has increased due to change in food patterns, sedentary lifestyle’
Speakers from Pakistan, Germany, Japan, Iran and Turkey talk about the disease
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Health day: Incidence of diabetes on the rise, warns health expert
Mahmood suggested that people should regularly visit their physicians and get themselves examined for diabetes
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Number of adults with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980
"An estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980" UN health agency
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Public Awareness Seminar: 12% Pakistanis suffer from diabetes
The impact of diabetes can be minimised by controlling obesity, glucose, hypertension and dyslipidemia
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12m Pakistanis likely to suffer from diabetes in next decade, says speaker
Baqai Medical University students, faculty aim to educate citizens on need for healthy lifestyle
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‘Every 10 seconds, one person dies from diabetes-related causes’
Dr Najmul Islam emphasised on the growing health concerns caused by the condition
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Obesity, diabetes threaten economic health: Saudi minister
The Gulf has a mounting problem with obesity, which is associated with diabetes
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A story to tell: Online support community for diabetics launched
'My Diabetes Story' gives 14 million Pakistani diabetics the opportunity to communicate