diabetes
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Emulsifiers in processed food increases risk of diabetes
Many of the foods we enjoy daily, from ice cream and chocolate to bread and biscuits, contain emulsifiers. These food additives improve texture, taste, and shelf life, making processed foods more appealing and convenient. However, recent research from France suggests that these ubiquitous ingredients may come with a hidden cost: an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. What are emulsifiers?…
- Health
Great news for diabetics as new oral insulin pill will soon replace injections
In a monumental leap forward for diabetes care, a team of global researchers is unveiling a game-changing development – a revolutionary oral insulin pill poised to transform the lives of over 580 million individuals globally grappling with diabetes including more than 2.9 million Thais. This breakthrough not only promises relief from the daily burden of insulin injections but also heralds…
- Thailand News
Global diabetes cases surge with steady rise in Thailand
Diabetes is on the rise globally with a staggering 537 million people affected, including a steady increase in Thailand averaging 300,000 new cases per year. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) highlighted the risk factors of escalating global diabetes, focusing on family history, obesity, overweight, high waist circumference, and high blood pressure as key elements. The IDF designated tomorrow, November 14…
- Thailand News
Alarming rise in diabetes cases hits the nation, Health Control Office reports
The Health Control Office (HCO) in Songkhla province reported an alarming increase in diabetes cases among Thai citizens. The statistics suggest a surge of diabetic patients from 4,980 in 2021, 5,148 last year, and 5,396 this year in the health area 12 alone. The highest prevalence is found in Phatthalung with 7,555 cases, followed by Trang and Songkhla with 6,820…
- Thailand News
Sweet victory: Thailand to host IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025
In a breakthrough for the medical fraternity of Southeast Asia, Thailand won the privilege to play host to the preeminent IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025. This will be the first time a nation from this region has been chosen as the venue. The event is projected to draw in approximately 10,000 international participants, generating an economic windfall surpassing 420 million baht.…
- China News
Chinese boy’s peculiar thirst diagnosed as diabetes insipidus after years of baffling doctors
In a strange twist of health phenomena, a 14 year old boy from Jiangxi province, China, developed a staggering water-drinking habit. Consuming up to 30 litres of water per day, the boy becomes agitated without his abundant intake. Medical professionals finally diagnosed this unusual condition as diabetes insipidus, a rare disease causing extreme thirst. When he was just a small…
- World News
Diabetes Insipidus: Chinese teen’s alarming 30-litre daily water intake linked to rare disease
In a strange incident, a 14 year old boy in Jiangxi Province, China, alarmed many with his excessive water consumption, peaking at a staggering 30 litres a day. Not getting enough water often led to hunger, melancholy, fatigue, irritability and convulsions, signalling signs of the rare disease, diabetes insipidus. The entire diabetes insipidus episode began back in 2004 when the…
