Diabetes News – Weekly Newsletter for January 1-3, 2011

Monday, January 3, 2011

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.

Almonds ‘could help prevent diabetes, heart disease’

LONDON – A new study – conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – has suggested that eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease.

Scientists discovered that including the nuts into our diets could help treat type 2 diabetes. As well as combating the condition, linked to obesity and physical …. Original source  : Almonds ‘could help prevent diabetes, heart disease’.

Poor response to anti-anemia drug linked to heart disease risk

WASHINGTON – Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that patients with diabetes, kidney disease and anemia who don’t respond to treatment with an anti-anemia drug have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease or death.

The findings suggest that testing such patients’ responsiveness to the drug and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Poor response to anti-anemia drug linked to heart disease risk.

Almonds can prevent diabetes, heart disease

LONDON – Eating almonds can prevent diabetes and heart disease.
Researchers have found that eating nuts regularly may help treat type 2 diabetes, accounting for 90-95 percent of all cases.

It could also tackle cardiovascular disease, the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reports.
Diabetics have a shortage of insulin or a decreased ability [..] Read the original article: here.

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