COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s Novo Nordisk on Monday said it has agreed to buy Cardior Pharmaceuticals for up to 1.03 billion euros ($1.11 billion) to strengthen its cardiovascular pipeline. The acquisition is in line with the Danish drugmaker’s aim to expand its focus on diabetes and weight-loss therapies to include cardiovascular disease treatments. “By welcoming Cardior as…
The study found that 6.7 million COVID-19 hospitalised patients had undiagnosed diabetes, of which 1.9 million died. File. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ Undiagnosed diabetes contributed substantially to COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths in many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), including India, a new study published in the medical journal The Lancet said. The study…
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the US Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the…
While a lot is being studied about the factors that trigger the onset of chronic diseases like diabetes and cholesterol, a new study has shed light on an uncommon risk factor. A study done by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has found that the milestones in a female’s reproductive years could be…
Getty Images i8If you have diabetes and need to manage your blood sugar levels, learning the ins and outs of the insulin resistance diet, also called the glycemic-index diet, might help you better assess which foods are right for you. In this guide, we’ll explain what the insulin resistance diet is and how to follow…
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