Older women with diabetes at higher colon cancer risk

WASHINGTON – Older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer, according to a new research.

Diabetes has been identified as a colon cancer risk factor, but the mechanisms aren’t completely understood.

For this population-based cohort study, a research team, led by Mayo …. Read the original article  : Older women with diabetes at higher colon cancer risk.

Food insecurity ‘ups risk of greater weight gain, pregnancy complications’

WASHINGTON – A new study by researchers in the U.S. has shown that living in a food-insecure household during pregnancy may increase the odds of greater weight gain and pregnancy complications, particularly gestational …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Food insecurity ‘ups risk of greater weight gain, pregnancy complications’.

Just one sleepless night can induce insulin resistance

WASHINGTON – Just one night of short sleep duration can induce insulin resistance, a component of type 2 diabetes, says a new study.

The study will be published in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM).

“Sleep duration has shortened considerably in western societies in the past decade and simultaneously, there has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Just one sleepless night can induce insulin resistance.

US senator honoured as ‘Friend of India’

NEW YORK – The Connecticut unit of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) has honoured a US senator, a corporate CEO and a young paediatric diabetes practitioner for their achievements and contributions to the community.

The three, Senator Chris Dodd, Dinesh Paliwal, chairman, CEO and president of Harman International and Neesha Ramchandani, pediatric …. Read the original article  : here.

Insulin reduces obesity-related inflammation

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found that one of the most common side effects of obesity – inflammation – can be fought by administering insulin.

As an added benefit, the team behind the work says, this also reduces a person’s risk of developing diabetes.

The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Insulin reduces obesity-related inflammation.

Diabetes in your genes makes obesity inevitable

WASHINGTON – Healthy people with a genetic predisposition to Type 2 diabetes gain more weight overeating over the short term than their non-genetically-prone counterparts, say researchers.

In a 28-day study undertaken …. Source article  : Diabetes in your genes makes obesity inevitable.

Gum disease treatment may lower blood sugar levels in diabetics

Washington, May 12 (ANI): The treatment of serious gum (periodontal) disease in diabetics with Type 2 diabetes may lower their blood sugar levels, a new study suggests.

Published in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library, the study was led by researchers … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gum disease treatment may lower blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Sleep apnea ‘ups insulin resistance’

WASHINGTON – Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center claim that sleep apnea could cause metabolic changes that increase insulin resistance.

The intermittent hypoxia associated with sleep apnea causes a distinct drop in insulin sensitivity in mice, even though chronic hypoxia, such as that …. Read the original article  : Sleep apnea ‘ups insulin resistance’.

Eating salami, sausages ups heart disease, diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – Eating processed meats like salami, sausages and hot dogs is likely to up heart disease and diabetes risk, says a new study.

Processed meat is defined as any meat preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or with the addition of chemical preservatives; examples include bacon, salami, sausages, hot dogs or processed deli or luncheon …. Source  : Eating salami, sausages ups heart disease, diabetes risk.

Experts call for ban on junk food ads to combat soaring child diabetes

London, May 17 (ANI): A group of more than 100 diabetes experts has called for laws to ban ads of junk food that target children.

The experts from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh said that this was the best alternative for combating the rising cases of Type 2 diabetes amongst youngsters – which is caused …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Experts call for ban on junk food ads to combat soaring child diabetes.

Group weight-loss program helps reduce diabetes risk: Study

WASHINGTON – A new study has claimed that attending periodical sessions of weight loss programs in groups can benefit overweight or obese people and reduce risk of diabetes.

Researchers found that after a 6-month Weight Watchers group program, overweight or obese adults who attended at least 66 per cent of the weekly sessions, not only lost … Read more »»».

Type 2 diabetes increases risk of 24 cancers

WASHINGTON – People who have type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for developing 24 types of cancer, according to a new study.

Kari Hemminki of DKFZ collaborated with colleagues in Sweden and the United States to carry out the largest study ever on cancer risks of people with type 2 diabetes.

The study included 125,126 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Type 2 diabetes increases risk of 24 cancers.

High blood sugar levels ‘tied to coronary heart disease risk in nondiabetics?’

WASHINGTON – Findings of new study have cast doubt on suggestions that there is an association between blood-sugar control and heart disease amongst nondiabetic people.

While there is strong evidence that blood sugar control is important amongst diabetics, both to reduce the risk of heart disease as well as to prevent other complications, there is greater …. Source  : High blood sugar levels ‘tied to coronary heart disease risk in nondiabetics?’.

Drugmaker Merck & Co. has spurt of new medicine launches, mostly outside United States

Merck launching numerous drugs around the world

Merck & Co. is enjoying a spurt of new drug launches, partly due to its $41 billion November acquisition of New Jersey neighbor Schering-Plough Corp. Some have been on the market in the United States for a while, including blockbuster diabetes medicine Januvia, and are now being launched in …. Read the original article  : Drugmaker Merck & Co. has spurt of new medicine launches, mostly outside United States.

Frequent doctor visits can help diabetics control BP more quickly

WASHINGTON – Visiting the doctor frequently could help diabetics lower their high blood pressure to normal quickly, according to a new study.

The study has been published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

The impact of doctor visit frequency on managing high blood pressure is unknown.

Current guidelines from the Seventh report of the Joint …. Source  : Frequent doctor visits can help diabetics control BP more quickly.

More medical checks needed to curb diabetes epidemic in China: Expert

NEW DELHI – China is in the grips of a diabetes epidemic that will only continue to grow unless a comprehensive diagnosis mechanism is put in place, according to a leading expert.

Ji Linong, who heads the Chinese Diabetes Society, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : More medical checks needed to curb diabetes epidemic in China: Expert.

Dieting alone cannot help stave off type 2 diabetes

WASHINGTON – Dieting to shed weight is on its own not enough to stave off diabetes in people with sarcopenia – low skeletal muscle mass and strength, a study has claimed.

Sarcopenia is often found in obese people and older adults and it has been hypothesized that it puts individuals …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dieting alone cannot help stave off type 2 diabetes.

Air pollution may raise risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women

Washington, May 28 (ANI): Traffic-related air pollution may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women, says a new study.

Low-grade inflammation may contribute to the higher incidence of type 2 diabetes in women exposed to air pollution, according to German researchers who published the finding in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

The …. Original source  : Air pollution may raise risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women.

Anti-obesity campaign ‘crucial’ for UAE

Abu Dhabi, May 27 (IANS/WAM) With around 24 percent of the people over the age of 20 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suffering from diabetes, the Emirates’ campaign to fight obesity and promote healthy living will prove to be “crucial”, media reports said.

This countrywide nutrition strategy to help fight obesity and its related complications … Original source on Gaea Times at : Anti-obesity campaign ‘crucial’ for UAE.