Diabetes News – Newsletter for December 28, 2010

Pollution ‘can cause obesity and diabetes’

LONDON – New research at Ohio State University in the US has revealed that childhood exposure to common air pollutants increases the risk of obesity and developing diabetes.

Exposure to microscopic pollutants from car exhausts and burning fossil fuels can lead to weight gain in youngsters brought up in cities, say researchers, reports the Daily Express.

They …. Original article  : Pollution ‘can cause obesity and diabetes’.

Understanding causes of insulin resistance

NEW DELHI – Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the beta cells, which are cells that are scattered throughout the pancreas. The insulin produced is released into the blood stream and travels throughout the body. Insulin is an important hormone that has many actions within the body. Most of the actions of insulin …. Source  : Gaea News Network.