Revolutionary capsule offers hope to diabetics

LONDON – A revolutionary technique that has been found to successfully treat the symptoms of gout could result in a new form of therapy for a range of other medical conditions – such as diabetes and obesity, say experts.

Gout is caused by a build up of uric acid in …. Source  : Revolutionary capsule offers hope to diabetics.

Diabetes ‘ups death risk in cancer surgery patients’

WASHINGTON – A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers has revealed that diabetics who undergo cancer surgery are more likely to die in the month following their operations than those who have cancer but not diabetes.

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Australia to spend $394 mn on diabetic care

CANBERRA – Australia will spend over 430 million Australian dollars ($394 million) for a new diabetic care programme, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said here Wednesday.

Unveiling the government’s plans to reform the health system, Rudd said hospitals will struggle to treat around two million diabetics over the next decade if there is no alternative plan. …. Source  : Australia to spend $394 mn on diabetic care.