Glucose

Glucose is a universal source of energy for all organisms and our bodies require it to efficiently carry out both aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration. It has the chemical formula C6H12O6 and is a 6-carbon structure. [1] One of ...

A total 6.75 lakh screenings for hypertension, 6.11 lakh for diabetes, 2.05 lakh cataract screenings and over 1.76 lakh teleconsultations have been done at Ayushman Bharat block-level health melas in a week, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. More than ...

Every year on 25 April, World Malaria Day is observed to raise awareness of this highly infectious disease which is spread by mosquitoes and to raise awareness about its effective treatment and preventive measures. Malaria was responsible for around 627,000 deaths ...

Many people who have had COVID-19 have gone on to develop diabetes. But diabetes is relatively common, and COVID is too, so that doesn't necessarily mean one leads to the other. The question is whether people who have had COVID ...

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on 14 November to raise awareness on this chronic global health issue for its early detection and prevention, and support people with diabetes to manage the condition effectively and prevent its complications. According to ...

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on 14 November to raise awareness on this chronic global health issue for its early detection and prevention, as well as, support people with diabetes to manage the condition well and prevent its complications. ...

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on 14 November to raise awareness on this chronic global health issue for its early detection and prevention and support people with diabetes to manage the condition well and prevent its complications. Diabetic retinopathy ...

Guava (Psidiumguajava Linn.), a widely grown and loved fruit of the monsoon, is known for its numerous medicinal and health benefits. One of the benefits of this superfruit is its anti-diabetic effect which is beneficial in the management and prevention of ...

Cycling is linked to a range of health benefits, including diabetes. According to a study, people who do cycling are at lower risk of developing diabetes, compared to those who do not. Also, it's never too late to get the benefits ...

Jamun or java plum is packed with phenolic and flavonoid compounds with potent antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Though there are more than 800 antidiabetic plants reported to date in India, the antidiabetic mechanism of only a few plants, including jamun, ...

World Hypertension Day is marked every year on 17 May to make people aware, especially in the low and middle-income countries, of this life-threatening heart disease which is one of the major causes of premature death worldwide. The day also focuses ...

Not only are high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), but also low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) can affect people. Hypoglycemia is defined as a condition in which the plasma glucose concentration or blood glucose reaches below 70 mg/dL, with the normal blood ...