Monday, August 16, 2010

Diabetes News – Weekly Newsletter for August 9-16, 2010

Monday, August 16, 2010


Scientists develop easy way for people to assess their diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – An easy way for people to assess their risk of having diabetes has been developed by a team from the University of Leicester.

Working in partnership with Diabetes UK, the largest diabetes charity in the country, and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, they have produced the first diabetes risk assessment that …. Original article  : Scientists develop easy way for people to assess their diabetes risk.

Punjabi Community center conducts awareness campaigns for S. Asian diabetic patients in Canada

OTTAWA – As a part of the diabetes awareness campaign for South Asians whose numbers have reached alarming levels, the Punjabi Community Health Services center regularly holds workshops and helps the mainstream health-care providers to develop culturally-appropriate diabetes programs for them in the …. Source article  : Punjabi Community center conducts awareness campaigns for S. Asian diabetic patients in Canada.

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