TB vaccine may help people with Type-1 diabetes
A vaccine primarily used for treating tuberculosis (TB) may be effective in reducing high blood sugar among people with Type – 1 diabetes, results from a clinical trial has revealed. Type – 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produce little or no insulin. The findings showed that, three years after receiving […]
Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM) Yoga Camps Motivates Participants for Healthy Lifestyle
By Nikhil Jain HOUSTON: Sewa International and VYASA organized ten-day yoga camps from February 24 to March 5. The camps were held simultaneously at three locations in the Houston area (Sugar Land, West Houston & Katy) and 65 people participated. The camp is specially designed for diabetic and pre-diabetic people to help them manage and […]
Once-a-week diabetes meds are similar in safety and effectiveness
There’s little difference in the performance of five new once-a-week drugs to treat diabetes when they’re compared to one another, though small differences in side effects emerge, according to a new review of existing evidence. Past studies of the drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists – or GLP-1RAs – have found that the medications […]
Facts and myths about diabetes
According to latest statistics, over 65 million Indians suffer from different levels and types of diabetes. Known as the silent killer, this disease is dreaded all the more because of the prevalent myths surrounding it. We spoke to clinical nutritionist Dr Nupur Krishnan, and senior bariatric and metabolic surgeon, Dr Ramen Goel, to find our […]
Here’s What a Man Consumed and Overcame His Diabetes Without Medicine!
Four years ago a young men was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. Taking insulin and high blood pressure pills was inevitable. By consuming raw fruits and vegetables he succeeded in overcoming his illness! He discovered accidentally only 4 years ago that he had diabetes. Namely, he constantly felt thirst. When he went to […]
How to use natural remedies to control diabetes better
India is now engulfed by the diabetes demon like never before, thanks to our changing lifestyle, stress and lack of exercise. Since it is a chronic disease, patients are usually on anti-diabetic medication for life. And if their sugar levels are not controlled, they may be prescribed insulin. Even though it is difficult to completely stop taking the medication, given […]
Sewa & VYASA Concluded 4th Camp to Manage Diabetes Through Yoga Therapy
HOUSTON: “This was by far the best program in this center with highest rate of retention”, said William Rees ‘Billy’, Senior Consultant with DAWN (Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Network) facility in the 3rd ward area of downtown Houston. The 20 hour program to manage Diabetes through Yoga therapy was conducted in partnership with City of Houston […]
Sewa Collaborates with City of Houston to Manage and Control Diabetes
Stop Diabetes Camp using Yoga Therapy at City Of Houston DAWN Center HOUSTON: VYASA and Sewa International are starting the 4th SDM (Stop Diabetes Movement) Camp at D.A.W.N. center of City of Houston in downtown Houston from this week in partnership with Health department of City of Houston. The camp will offer free classes covering Integrated […]
The Healthy Dose – Sugar and Diabetes Part 2
By Parth Dwivedi Recapping last week’s installment, insulin helps your body absorb glucose from the bloodstream. When glucose absorption fails to occur as a result of decreased insulin activity it is called Diabetes Mellitus. As a result the osmolarity of the blood shifts, with common side effects being fatigue, dehydration and weight loss. Another, less […]
The Healthy Dose – Sugar and Diabetes Part 1
By Parth Dwivedi HOUSTON: Before development of a treatment in 1923 Diabetes Mellitus commonly caused extreme weight loss, dehydration, and weakness until acidic blood killed most people affected. Children born with it would die before their second birthday. Diabetes can be controlled effectively today, but it is still a problem in the South Asian community, […]
