‘Sprouty’ protein could be a therapeutic target for obesity, osteoporosis

WASHINGTON – A newly discovered protein termed as ’sprouty’ protein could be the answer to obesity and/or osteoporosis, as well as diabetes, osteoarthritis and heart disease.

Scientists from Maine report findings on the protein that could … Read more >>.

Moms who don’t breastfeed at risk of diabetes

WASHINGTON – Women who don’t breastfeed their babies are more at risk of developing type-2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease, later in life than mothers who did.

“We have seen dramatic increases in the prevalence of type-2 diabetes over the last century,” said Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, assistant professor of medicine, epidemiology, and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Moms who don’t breastfeed at risk of diabetes.

Diabetes drug increases heart attack risks, say experts

LONDON – Medical experts have urged a ban on Avandia, a drug taken by up to 100,000 diabetic patients in Britain, because it increases risks of heart attack.

The Commission on Human Medicines said the “risks of rosiglitazone (Avandia) outweigh its benefits” and called for prompt action.
Clinical pharmacologist Yoon Loke of the University …. Original source  : Diabetes drug increases heart attack risks, say experts.

Short sleepers ‘at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease’

WASHINGTON – A new research has suggested that people who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease.

A study by a team of researchers from Warwick Medical School and the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Short sleepers ‘at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease’.

Bariatric ops reduce chances of gestational diabetes

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that obese women who have undergone bariatric surgical procedures before pregnancy are three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes (GDM) than women who have bariatric operations after delivery.

The retrospective study also found that delivery after bariatric procedures was associated with reduced odds of cesarean section-an outcome associated …. Original source  : Bariatric ops reduce chances of gestational diabetes.

Diabetes treatment to help patients shed kilos

LONDON – An injection that controls diabetes and fights obesity could be available in Britain by Christmas.

The injection, called Victoza, has been given the go ahead by drugs watchdog the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
The jab, which also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, could free many type-2 diabetics from having … Read more : Diabetes treatment to help patients shed kilos.

Abu Dhabi diabetes treatment centre accredited

Abu Dhabi, Sep 15 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi-based Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) was recently awarded the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in clinical care, it was announced Wednesday.

The centre was established by Mubadala Healthcare in 2006 as part of its strategy to bring world-class medical expertise to the region.
This follows ICLDC’s JCI … Original source on Gaea Times at : Abu Dhabi diabetes treatment centre accredited.

Dieters ‘more likely to develop cancer, diabetes’

LONDON – The next time you plan to go on dieting, think twice, as scientists have found that people who diet are more likely to develop cancer, diabetes and other fatal diseases.

Their study also has revealed how weight loss allows harmful???pollutants, normally stored in body fat, to circulate in the bloodstream.

Scientists from the US, Norway …. Read the original article  : here.

Indians in US ‘at higher diabetes risk than other Asian immigrants’

WASHINGTON – Indians residing in the US are more prone to developing diabetes than whites and immigrants from other Asian countries, a study revealed.

The study found that South Asians, people from India, Bangladesh Nepal and Pakistan, are at higher risk of developing … Original article on : Indians in US ‘at higher diabetes risk than other Asian immigrants’.

Correction: Sanofi insulin story

Correction: Sanofi insulin story
NEW YORK – In a story Sept. 20 about studies of a brand of insulin, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Sanofi-Aventis’ drug Lantus is co-marketed by drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb. The drug is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis alone.
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Lifestyle intervention ‘offers long-term benefits to obese patients with diabetes’

WASHINGTON – Experts have suggested that an intensive lifestyle intervention helps individuals with type 2 diabetes lose weight and keep it off, along with improving fitness, control of blood glucose levels and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Improving blood glucose control and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes is critical in preventing long-term … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lifestyle intervention ‘offers long-term benefits to obese patients with diabetes’.

Garlic oil ‘may prevent heart disease in diabetics’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that garlic has enormous potential to prevent cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease that is a leading cause of death in people with diabetes.

Wei-Wen Kuo and colleagues note that diabetics have at least twice the risk of death from heart disease as others, with heart disease accounting for …. Read the original article  : Garlic oil ‘may prevent heart disease in diabetics’.