Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the findings of the study?3 What is the status of diabetes in India?4 What are the reasons behind the high prevalence of diabetes?5 What are the key suggestions provided by the study to control diabetes? What is the news? The study was conducted in Pune to understand why… Continue reading Explained: Why Indian kids show diabetes signals early
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Scientists identify a protein increases action of insulin, helps regulate blood sugar levels
News:Recently,Scientists have identified a protein called secretagon(SCGN) that can help regulate blood sugar levels in the body. Facts: About Secretagon(SCGN): Secretagon is a protein that in humans is encoded by SCGN gene. The encoded protein is secreted calcium-binding protein which is found in cytoplasm. What were the findings? Scientists have found that SCGN has a… Continue reading Scientists identify a protein increases action of insulin, helps regulate blood sugar levels
India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world
News: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has launched the latest edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas to mark World Diabetes Day. Facts: Key Takeaways from IDF Diabetes Atlas Worldwide prevalence of diabetes estimated at 463 million adults in 20-79 age group. The number of people with diabetes is predicted to rise to 578 million by 2030 and… Continue reading India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world
