Bariatric surgery can eliminate diabetes symptoms

LONDON – Weight-loss surgery can help eliminate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes in nearly 80 percent patients, an international study has found.

The research team led by Professor Henry Buchwald of the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, observed almost 135,000 patients for the study.
The findings concluded that 78 per cent patients [...]

Anti-diabetic effects of sodium tungstate unraveled

WASHINGTON – Uncovering the molecular mechanisms of tungstate activity in diabetes, researchers have now identified the pathways through which sodium tungstate improves pancreatic function and beta cell proliferation.

Led by Professor Ramon Gomis at the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona in Spain, the researchers studied the effects of sodium tungstate on [...]

Genetic discovery could pave way for obesity, diabetes treatments

WASHINGTON – Researchers at University of Central Florida have identified a new genetic mechanism that controls the body’s fat-building process, paving way for treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The discovery has the potential to help hundreds of millions of people and dramatically cut health care costs.
Led by Pappachan Kolattukudy, director of UCF’s Burnett School [...]

Molecular link between insulin resistance, inflammation identified

WASHINGTON – Scientists from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have identified a molecular link between insulin resistance and inflammation.

According to senior author Dr H. Henry Dong, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, signs of low-grade systemic inflammation are common among people who have the pre-diabetic condition known as metabolic syndrome, as [...]

FDA warns patients against using stolen vials of Novo Nordisk’s insulin Levemir

FDA reports health problems with stolen insulin
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid certain vials of insulin made by Novo Nordisk that were stolen earlier this year and may not be safe for use.

The agency said Wednesday that the vials may not have been stored properly and could be dangerous [...]

Bariatric surgery can eliminate diabetes symptoms

LONDON – Weight-loss surgery can help eliminate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes in nearly 80 percent patients, an international study has found.

The research team led by Professor Henry Buchwald of the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, observed almost 135,000 patients for the study.
The findings concluded that 78 per cent patients [...]

Anti-diabetic effects of sodium tungstate unraveled

WASHINGTON – Uncovering the molecular mechanisms of tungstate activity in diabetes, researchers have now identified the pathways through which sodium tungstate improves pancreatic function and beta cell proliferation.

Led by Professor Ramon Gomis at the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona in Spain, the researchers studied the effects of sodium tungstate on [...]

Genetic discovery could pave way for obesity, diabetes treatments

WASHINGTON – Researchers at University of Central Florida have identified a new genetic mechanism that controls the body’s fat-building process, paving way for treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The discovery has the potential to help hundreds of millions of people and dramatically cut health care costs.
Led by Pappachan Kolattukudy, director of UCF’s Burnett School [...]

Molecular link between insulin resistance, inflammation identified

WASHINGTON – Scientists from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have identified a molecular link between insulin resistance and inflammation.

According to senior author Dr H. Henry Dong, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, signs of low-grade systemic inflammation are common among people who have the pre-diabetic condition known as metabolic syndrome, as [...]

FDA warns patients against using stolen vials of Novo Nordisk’s insulin Levemir

FDA reports health problems with stolen insulin
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid certain vials of insulin made by Novo Nordisk that were stolen earlier this year and may not be safe for use.

The agency said Wednesday that the vials may not have been stored properly and could be dangerous [...]

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.

Weight gain during pregnancy ‘ups gestational diabetes risk’

WASHINGTON – Weight gain during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, could increase women’s risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy, according to a new study.

The study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research appears online in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The three-year study of 1,145 pregnant women from an ethnically diverse …. Source  : Weight gain during pregnancy ‘ups gestational diabetes risk’.

Footwear to treat diseases made in Bangalore

BANGALORE – Doctors and footwear makers of Bangalore have come together to bring out unique footwear, which they say will be helpful in the treatment of diabetes, arthritis and nervous disorder.

The scientifically designed footwear can help patients of diabetes, vascular and endocrines problems, and also normal pains. It also helps in the treatment of arthritis …. Source  : Footwear to treat diseases made in Bangalore.

‘Thermal imaging can help in diagnosing diabetes’

CHENNAI – Thermal imaging is a classical way of diagnosing and studying the implications of diabetes in respect of healing of wounds, blood flow to outer limbs and other vital organs, a top nuclear scientist said here Wednesday.

Inaugurating ‘ICONN-2010,’ an international conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Baldev Raj said: “Thermal imaging can do accurate screening …. Original source  : ‘Thermal imaging can help in diagnosing diabetes’.

Public health budget up by Rs.1,253 crore

NEW DELHI – India’s public health budget has gone up by Rs.1,253 crore, with special focus on AIDS control and mental health programmes and the prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Of the total Rs.22,300 crore (Rs.223 billion/$4.82 billion) health budget, about Rs. 3,181 crore has been earmarked for various schemes to benefit the health of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Public health budget up by Rs.1,253 crore.