Monday, August 23, 2010

Diabetes News – Weekly Newsletter for August 16-23, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010


Diabetes risk in kids ‘ups risk for weak bones’

Washington, August 17 (ANI): A new study has found that children who are at risk for diabetes before they reach puberty are also at risk for weak bones.

The Medical College of Georgia study is the first to suggest the association between weaker bones and type 2 diabetes risk in children.

The study of 140 …. Source  : Diabetes risk in kids ‘ups risk for weak bones’.

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 …. Original article  : Punjabi Community center conducts awareness campaigns for S. Asian diabetic patients in Canada.

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 …. Source  : Scientists develop easy way for people to assess their diabetes risk.

10 Popular Diabetes Treatment Centers/Clinics in India

Diabetes is spreading like an epidemic in India. Statistics reports has revealed that every 5th adult Indian is going to be diabetic. The rates are going even higher these days and the cause may be genetic, ethnic or socio-economic factors. WHO (World Health Organization) has shown the prevalence of the highest number of diabetic patients …. Original source  : 10 Popular Diabetes Treatment Centers/Clinics in India.

Diabetes could harm lungs just like smoking

WASHINGTON – People with diabetes may have impaired lung function, which is similar to the impairment found in smokers, according to a recent study.

Researchers from The Netherlands conducted a literature review of 40 studies describing the pulmonary function data of 3,182 patients with diabetes and 27,080 control subjects.

The meta-analysis showed that, in the … Read : Diabetes could harm lungs just like smoking.

Chinese herbs may benefit diabetics

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes.

The study showed that giving emodin to mice with diet-induced obesity lowered blood glucose and serum … Original article on : Chinese herbs may benefit diabetics.

Diabetes risk in kids ‘ups risk for weak bones’

Washington, August 17 (ANI): A new study has found that children who are at risk for diabetes before they reach puberty are also at risk for weak bones.

The Medical College of Georgia study is the first to suggest the association between weaker bones and type 2 diabetes risk in children.

The study of 140 … Read : Diabetes risk in kids ‘ups risk for weak bones’.

Green leafy vegetables ‘cut diabetes risk’

LONDON – Eating green leafy vegetables could help cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new research suggests.

The study, led by Patrice Carter at the University of Leicester, say there is a need for further investigation into the potential benefits of green leafy vegetables.

In the last two decades there has been a dramatic increase … Original source on Gaea Times at : Green leafy vegetables ‘cut diabetes risk’.

Leafy vegetables cut down diabetes risk

LONDON – Eating leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, sprouts and cabbage can reduce by 14 percent your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

The vegetables are a rich source of anti-oxidants and magnesium, linked to lower levels of diabetes.
Regularly sampling salads, including spinach, could help reduce your diabetes risk, the study …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Leafy vegetables cut down diabetes risk.

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