Studies were conducted on the Mount Everest to explore the link between hypoxia (low oxygen levels in the body) to the development of insulin resistance (where cells fail to respond to insulin). Insulin regulates blood sugar levels as increases sugar levels are toxic and may lead to type II diabetes. It was found that many markers of insulin resistance were increased after … [Read more...] about Hypoxia at High Altitudes Linked to Insulin Resistance
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Suggestions made by Expert Committee on Nutrition
Junk food high in fat, sugar and salt: panel An expert committee on Nutrition has suggested : in Schools & in a 50 metre radius around them,there should be a restriction on consumption & availability of high fatty food or junk food (with high sugar & salt) increasing the availability of wholesome food to schoolchildren across India common foods … [Read more...] about Suggestions made by Expert Committee on Nutrition
Type-2 Diabetes May Be Curable In Next 5-10 Years
Type-2 Diabetes May Be Curable In Next 5-10 Years Researchers said gene mutation can prevent diabetes. Their study was based on genetic testing of 150,000 people. They said gene mutation destroys the gene used by pancreas cells which acts as a production centre of insulin. It is for the first time researchers have found a gene mutation that kills gene found helpful for … [Read more...] about Type-2 Diabetes May Be Curable In Next 5-10 Years