Diabetes News – Weekly Newsletter for December 1-6, 2010

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.

Merck to buy SmartCells Inc. to provide new improved Insulin

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. has decided to buy insulin producer private firm, SmartCells Inc. in an enormous amount that may exceed $500 million. SmartCells is producing a special kind of insulin that will lower the risk of low blood sugar compared to standard insulin and improve control over both …. Original article  : Merck to buy SmartCells Inc. to provide new improved Insulin.