diabetes

  • Thailand NewsPublic Health Ministry: 6.5 million Thais at risk of diabetes

    Public Health Ministry: 6.5 million Thais at risk of diabetes

    As Thailand marks World Diabetes Day, the Public Health Ministry is ringing alarm bells over the diabetes crisis affecting more than 6.5 million Thais—roughly 10% of the population. Diabetes, often dubbed the “silent killer,” is ravaging communities nationwide, with over 90% of cases being type 2 diabetes, a largely preventable condition linked to lifestyle factors. Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin emphasised…

  • HealthEmulsifiers in processed food increases risk of diabetes

    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?…

  • HealthGreat news for diabetics as new oral insulin pill will soon replace injections

    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 NewsGlobal diabetes cases surge with steady rise in Thailand

    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…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 survivors have 24% higher risk of developing Type-2 diabetes

    Covid-19 survivors have 24% higher risk of developing Type-2 diabetes

    In an announcement made yesterday, research revealed that people who test positive for Covid-19 are at an increased risk of developing Type-2 diabetes. The disclosure came from Dr Thira Woratanarat of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, who referred to a study recently unveiled on the MedRxiv.org portal. This research incorporated a sample size of 15 million people from the United…

  • Thailand NewsSweet victory: Thailand to host IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025

    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 NewsChinese boy’s peculiar thirst diagnosed as diabetes insipidus after years of baffling doctors

    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 NewsDiabetes Insipidus: Chinese teen’s alarming 30-litre daily water intake linked to rare disease

    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…