Fast food fuelling diabetes epidemic in Asia: Experts

LONDON – The growing popularity of junk food is fuelling a diabetes boom across Asia, experts have warned.

A study by Australian and Vietnamese scientists found about 11percent of men and 12percent of women in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City had undiagnosed type-2 diabetes.

Diabetes is caused by high levels of sugar and fat in the … Read : Fast food fuelling diabetes epidemic in Asia: Experts.

Better Healthcare for Diabetes and Stroke patients

NEW DELHI – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) for implementation of its various components during the remaining period of 11th Five year plan.

It also approved the inter-usability of funds from one component to another within the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Physical inactivity ‘no contributor’ to childhood obesity epidemic

WASHINGTON – Physical inactivity has little if any role to play in the obesity epidemic among children, according to a new report from the EarlyBird Diabetes Study.

EarlyBird is based at the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, UK, and has been observing in detail a cohort of city … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Physical inactivity ‘no contributor’ to childhood obesity epidemic.

Women who fail gestational diabetes test at risk of adult-onset diabetes

WASHINGTON – Women, who fail a test to diagnose gestational diabetes, are more prone to Type II adult-onset diabetes, revealed a new Tel Aviv University study.

Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition, which can harm both mother and child if left untreated Dr. … Read : Women who fail gestational diabetes test at risk of adult-onset diabetes.

India launches new programme to fight cancer, diabetes, stroke

NEW DELHI – India Thursday launched a new programme to detect, prevent and control the spread of cancer, diabetes, heart ailments and strokes with an outlay of Rs.1,230.90 crore ($275 million) for the next two years.

The programme will be implemented in 100 districts across 15 states and union territories through mass education and by promoting …. Source  : India launches new programme to fight cancer, diabetes, stroke.