Diabetes News – Monthly Newsletter December 2010

Inhaled steroids up diabetes risk: Study

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that inhaled steroids increase the risk of diabetes.

Researchers at Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research concluded that patients taking inhaled corticosteroids are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and more so with higher doses.

However, the risk is of special concern for patients suffering from chronic …. Source article  : Inhaled steroids up diabetes risk: Study.

Obesity causing a rise in diabetes among children: Study

NEW DELHI – Obesity is increasing the risk of diabetes among children, a study conducted here said Friday.

“Over a three-year period, obesity has increased from 9.8 percent to 11.7 percent in children. Obesity has caused a rise in diabetes among children,” said Anoop Misra, director and head, department of diabetes and metabolic diseases at …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obesity causing a rise in diabetes among children: Study.

Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in India, says expert (Nov 14 is World Diabetes Day)

ALIGARH – Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the country and is increasing with “tsunamic” speed, a top expert of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) said here Saturday.

“More than 75 percent of heart attack patients are either diabetic or undiagnosed. A vast majority of patients undergoing renal dialysis and transplants have diabetes as the … Read : Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in India, says expert (Nov 14 is World Diabetes Day).

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 >>>.

Pushing for cheap diabetes diagnostic methods: Azad

NEW DELHI – Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Monday said he has urged the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to coordinate efforts for affordable diagnostic methods for diabetes.

“I have personally assigned them (ICMR scientists) to coordinate efforts on affordable diagnostic methods for diabetes. I will urge the scientists to … Read : Pushing for cheap diabetes diagnostic methods: Azad.

Fat outside of the arteries linked to cardiovascular disease

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that fat around the outside of arteries may lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and could be linked to its onset in individuals with diabetes.

The study, conducted by University of Cincinnati researcher David [..] Read the original article: here.

Moderate alcohol intake may benefit kidney transplant patients

WASHINGTON – A study has pointed out that moderate alcohol consumption among kidney transplant recipients appears to reduce one’s risk of developing diabetes and dying prematurely.

The study, which was led by Dorien M. Zelle (University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands) examined data from 600 renal transplant recipients who … Original source on Gaea Times at : Moderate alcohol intake may benefit kidney transplant patients.

Childhood kidney disease linked to maternal diabetes, obesity

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that kids with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are more likely to have mothers who were obese or had diabetes during pregnancy.

The study by Christine W. Hsu, (University of Washington, Seattle) and colleagues included more than 4,000 patients with childhood CKD-diagnosed at age 21 or younger-in Washington State. … Read : Childhood kidney disease linked to maternal diabetes, obesity.

Dining out ‘ups diabetes risk’

SYDNEY – Researchers has claimed that corporate lunches and dinners at restaurants dishing up rich, fatty foods, coupled with sedentary working lives are responsible for an alarming rise of diabetes in young men.

Dr Neale Cohen, of the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, said many patients were unaware meals at upmarket restaurants were often as … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dining out ‘ups diabetes risk’.

Baby fat can be a harbinger of serious disease later on

WASHINGTON – Being overweight as a child is a strong predictor of diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk in early adulthood, says a new article.

Authors Megan Moriarty-Kelsey and Stephen Daniels, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, caution that the rising prevalence of obesity …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Baby fat can be a harbinger of serious disease later on.

Glass of red wine can help regulate diabetes

LONDON – A small glass of red wine consumed daily can keep adult diabetes under control, says research.

A new study found that the drink contains high concentrations of chemicals that help the body regulate levels of sugar in the blood.
High levels of sugar in the blood can cause tiredness, heart disease, strokes, blindness, …. Read the original article  : Glass of red wine can help regulate diabetes.

Red wine can help fight diabetes

LONDON – Drinking small glass of red wine every day can help treat diabetes, research has found.

Potent “super-food” compounds found in the wine can work as well as a daily dose of medication for people with Type 2 diabetes, reports express.co.uk.
The discovery has come as welcome news to the 2.5 million people in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Red wine can help fight diabetes.

Cocktail of cheap drugs can prevent Alzheimer’s?

LONDON – A low-cost diabetes drug taken with a red wine ‘miracle pill’ could prevent millions from suffering the agony of Alzheimer’s, suggests new research.

The two-in-one cocktail could keep the brain healthy into old age, stopping dementia in some cases and halting it in others.
With the pills already credited with a host of … Read more »»».

Excess sugar may play role in diabetes, obesity, high BP

WASHINGTON – Excessive amounts of fructose, present in added sugars, may play a role in high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease – according to a new study.

Richard J. Johnson and Takahiko Nakagawa at University of Colorado found that dietary fructose, present primarily in added dietary sugars, honey, and fruit, can be dangerous … Read more : Excess sugar may play role in diabetes, obesity, high BP.

Obese kids show signs of heart disease aged just 15

LONDON – A new study has shown that kids who have a high body mass index (BMI) between 9 and 12 years of age are more likely to have high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood insulin levels (all risk factors for developing heart disease) by the time they reach adolescence.

A total of 5,235 children took …. Source article  : Obese kids show signs of heart disease aged just 15.

Moderate alcohol consumption cuts ‘risk of metabolic diseases’

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that moderate drinkers tend to have about 30 per cent lower risk of developing late onset diabetes than do non-drinkers, and moderate drinkers also tend to be at lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

A cross-sectional analysis of 6172 subjects age 35 -75 in Switzerland related varying levels of alcohol intake …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Moderate alcohol consumption cuts ‘risk of metabolic diseases’.

New mechanism for controlling blood sugar level discovered

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered for the first time a new mechanism through which our body controls the levels of sugar in our blood after a meal.

They have found the part played by a particular protein in helping to maintain correct blood sugar levels.

The breakthrough was made in the University of Leicester by a …. Read the original article  : New mechanism for controlling blood sugar level discovered.