Lighting up blood sugar levels boon for diabetics

LONDON – A device that detects blood sugar levels by simply shining onto the skin could be a boon for diabetics.

The technique, which does away with finger pricks, is being tested at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US.
It works by measuring glucose levels in a fluid found just beneath the …. Original source  : Lighting up blood sugar levels boon for diabetics.

Diabetes “epidemic” in Britain costing NHS 1m pounds an hour

LONDON – A huge number of people in Britain are being diagnosed with diabetes in an “epidemic” that is said to be costing the NHS 1million pounds every hour.
Diabetes UK, which collected the figures from GP practices, revealed one in 20 is now being treated for the condition, with 90 percent suffering from … Original article on : Diabetes “epidemic” in Britain costing NHS 1m pounds an hour.

Sodas, other sugary beverages linked to diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – Regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, reveals a new study.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers, the study provides empirical evidence that intake of sugary beverages should be limited to reduce … Original article on : Sodas, other sugary beverages linked to diabetes risk.

Humans carry 100 genes linked to cancer, diabetes

LONDON – All of us are carrying up to 100 genes responsible for cancer and diabetes and around 300 genes which are too flawed to work.

Hundreds of researchers from across the world, including British experts, have combined forces to analyse the tiny genetic differences between individuals.
The results will offer the deepest insight yet … Read more »».

High doses or prolonged use of glucosamine could increase diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – A research team at Universit??? Laval’s Faculty of Pharmacy has revealed that high doses or prolonged use of glucosamine causes the death of pancreatic cells and could increase the risk of developing diabetes.

In vitro tests conducted by Professor Fr???d???ric Picard and his team revealed that glucosamine exposure causes a significant increase in mortality …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : High doses or prolonged use of glucosamine could increase diabetes risk.

UAE starts bus tour to sensitise people about diabetes

Dubai, Oct 29 (IANS/WAM) A bus equipped with screening tools for diabetes will hit the roads Nov 6 in the UAE to sensitise people about the disease, it was announced Friday.

The initiative is supported by the health ministry. The bus will tour Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Mahmood Fikri, executive director for policies at … Read : UAE starts bus tour to sensitise people about diabetes.