Tech and research

Scientists in the United States have uncovered a potential new strategy for treating eye diseases that affect millions around the world, often resulting in blindness. A potential treatment based on a natural protein may offer broader benefits than existing drugs. Many serious eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, feature an abnormal overgrowth of new retinal blood…

People living with diabetes don’t need to be reminded of the importance of regular monitoring of their glucose levels. It’s essential for diabetes care as it reveals the patterns of glucose changes. It also helps in planning meals, activities, and at what time of day to take medications. In a previous blog we covered various…

The exciting global embrace of wearable health technology and the fast-growing demand from consumers to take control of their own health has led to a steady increase in the development of many new devices designed to collect users’ personal health and exercise data. Devices such as fitness trackers, smartwatches and wearable monitors have weaved themselves…

Monitoring is a critical aspect of diabetes self-care. Careful control helps people living with diabetes to know if they are meeting recommended treatment goals to keep healthy. But taking care of diabetes includes more than just monitoring blood glucose levels. It involves the individual’s overall health, such as blood pressure, weight, cholesterol levels, heart health,…

According to a recent article in the Indian National Medical Journal, India is the diabetic capital of the world, and diabetes mellitus is an enormous burden on healthcare resources there. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious complication of the disease and the leading cause of blindness in the global working age population. Every person living…