Diabetes News – Newsletter for November 15, 2010

Over seven million diabetics in Pakistan

KARACHI – There are over seven million diabetics in Pakistan and the number is expected to more than double in the next 15 years, an official said here.

Abdul Samad Shera, a professor, said the rising incidence of diabetes has created an alarming situation.
Citing World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, he said there were presently …. Source  : Over seven million diabetics in Pakistan.

Over 7,000 children form human chain on World Diabetes Day in Noida

NOIDA – A group of over 7,000 children today formed a human chain here to spread awareness about diabetes on the World Diabetes Day.

Union Health Minster Ghulam Nabi Azad inaugurated the event and flagged off a van that would spread awareness on diabetes, preventive care and treatment in and around Noida.

Rashi Singhal of the Mission … Original source on Gaea Times at : Over 7,000 children form human chain on World Diabetes Day in Noida.

Exercise, healthy diet can combat diabetes: Experts (Nov 14 is World Diabetes Day)

NEW DELHI – With the largest number of diabetes patients in the world, India needs to promote a healthier lifestyle among its citizens if it has any chance of battling the disease, experts said Sunday.

Diabetes is either hereditary or lifestyle-related in our country. So now the need is to move away from the sedentary … Read more >>>.