HbA1c remains a valuable and widely accepted diagnostic test. But it is not infallible. A normal result does not always rule out diabetes, particularly when symptoms or risk factors suggest otherwise.

Ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, Dr Anoop Misra, Chairman, Fortis C-DOC Hospital for Diabetes and Allied Sciences spoke to NDTV about how the three medicines work, their benefits and who needs what.

Muscle plays a crucial role in blood sugar regulation by absorbing glucose and improving insulin sensitivity, impacting diabetes risk.

A balanced diet rich in antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats can help support the body's antioxidant defences, immune function and gut health.

Lung cancer cases are rising among women, younger people, and non-smokers, highlighting risks beyond tobacco such as air pollution.

Emerging research suggests that prolonged exposure to polluted air, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may affect the brain in several ways.

Scientists are increasingly examining how exposure to fine particulate matter, particularly PM2.5, could alter the gut microbiome, affect the intestinal lining and trigger inflammation. There are also concerns about what these changes could mean for the immune system and the liver.

Headaches, acidity, nausea, dizziness and that familiar feeling of being completely drained are complaints many women share during Karwa Chauth.

From traditional gulgulle to millet-based appetisers and air-fried snacks, festive eating is evolving. But healthier-sounding ingredients do not always translate into healthier diets.

Menopause is widely discussed in terms of hot flashes, sleep disturbances and mood changes. But as estrogen levels decline, women can also lose bone density without knowing it.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why early detection, timely screening and putting your health first matter more than ever.

Suresh Raina emphasises fitness beyond strength, highlighting stretching, flexibility, meditation, and breathing for overall well-being.

Yoga can add another dimension to this mix by combining movement, balance, flexibility and breathwork in a practice that complements other forms of exercise.

The goal is not to teach men to become stronger at carrying the weight. It is to create a world where being strong also means knowing that you do not have to carry it alone.

I met Vesna P. Jacob and discovered her extraordinary fasting routine. From autophagy to breaking a fast correctly, here is what experts want you to know before you give fasting a try this Navratri.

According to WHO, Overweight and obese children are more likely to stay obese into adulthood and to develop noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age.

There are more than 80 known autoimmune diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Sjogren's syndrome.

Periods are a normal part of life. Living with debilitating pain every month should not be.

ndia is not only treating its own patients with increasingly sophisticated medical care, it is also attracting patients from other parts of the world.

Rabies is fatal once symptoms appear, but immediate 15-minute wound washing, proper post-exposure treatment, and animal vaccination prevent it.

With advances in non-invasive imaging and risk assessment, doctors are increasingly able to identify heart disease before it becomes a crisis

As weather patterns shift, so do the organisms that thrive in these environments, including mosquitoes, viruses, bacteria and fungi

Women's health isn't simply a longer version of men's health. It is different, complex and constantly evolving

On NDTV Lifeline this week, we're looking at one of the biggest debates in modern medicine - the future of diabetes care in India.