Diabetes News – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

High vitamin D levels ‘reduce older adults’ risk of heart disease, diabetes’

WASHINGTON – High levels of vitamin D can reduce elderly people’s chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43 percent, according to researchers at the University of Warwick.

To reach the conclusion, boffins carried out a systematic literature review of studies examining vitamin D and cardiometabolic disorders. Cardiometabolic disorders include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes …. Read the original article  : here.

Cholesterol-lowering statins ‘raise diabetes risk’

LONDON – Statins, which help to lower cholesterol levels, can increase the risk of diabetes, a new study shows.

In the new research, the popular heart drug has been shown to boost diabetes risk by nine per cent in over-60s.
According to a meta-analysis, combining the results of 13 trials, for every person who developed diabetes, five …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cholesterol-lowering statins ‘raise diabetes risk’.

Tai chi may help diabetics

MELBOURNE – Tai chi, an ancient form of Chinese exercise, may benefit those with type 2 diabetes, says a university researcher.

In the preliminary studies, designed by University of Queensland researcher Liu Xin, people with – or at risk of developing – diabetes recorded falls in blood pressure, weight and blood sugar levels after taking tai …. Source  : Tai chi may help diabetics.

Breakthrough helps develop novel painkillers

WASHINGTON – A breakthrough has opened the door for the development of a new category of painkillers which may be effective in treating pain related to a number of conditions including cancer, AIDS, migraines and diabetes.

The painkillers, called TRPV1 antagonists, can be activated by pepper like chemicals and high temperatures.
These drugs block …. Original source  : Breakthrough helps develop novel painkillers.

Diabetes drug raises bone fracture risk in older women

WASHINGTON – Women with type 2 diabetes who take a commonly prescribed class of medications to treat insulin resistance may be at a higher risk for developing bone fractures, Henry Ford Hospital study has found.

As per the study’s results, after taking a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Diabetes drug raises bone fracture risk in older women.

Researchers predict 98 percent rise in type-2 diabetes

LONDON – Obesity among adults is continuing to rise, implying worrisome increases in conditions like heart disease and cancer by 2020 and 98 percent rise in type-2 diabetes by 2050, says a new study.

Led by Klim McPherson, Oxford University professor, researchers conducted the analysis by preparing forecasts up to 2020 for overweight and obesity … Original source on Gaea Times at : Researchers predict 98 percent rise in type-2 diabetes.