Diabetes News – Weekly Newsletter for January 17-24, 2011

Thermometer can save loss of limbs in diabetes

LONDON – A new battery powered thermometer could greatly reduce the number of ulcers and limb amputations in people with diabetes.

The device provides early warning of complications which can damage limbs to such an extent that they need amputation if left untreated.
It has been developed by US-based Dibetica Solutions to be … Read more »».

Having diabetes can injure your eyes severely

NEW DELHI – Having too much sugar in your blood can injure many parts of the body, including your heart, kidneys-even your eyes.

Diabetes is a serious disease, but if an individual adopts healthy lifestyle habits, complications can be prevented.

It’s important to check your blood sugar levels regularly and make sure you lower it if …. Source article  : Having diabetes can injure your eyes severely.

Breast cancer patients with diabetes ‘50pc more likely to die’

WASHINGTON – A comprehensive review of research, conducted by Johns Hopkins physicians, has found that breast cancer patients are nearly 50 percent more likely to die of any cause if they also have diabetes.

The authors also found that diabetics tend to be diagnosed with later-stage breast cancers and to receive altered, potentially less effective treatment …. Read the original article  : Breast cancer patients with diabetes ‘50pc more likely to die’.

Why obesity can increase risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes

LONDON – Scientists have found that fat is associated with some distinctive chemical changes in the DNA.

This finding may help explain why obesity can increase the risk for chronic problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

According to Dr. Xiaoling Wang, genetic epidemiologist at the Medical College of Georgia’s Georgia Prevention Institute, the finding may one …. Read the original article  : Why obesity can increase risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes.

New study explores why some diabetics escape complications

WASHINGTON – A new study from Lund University Diabetes Centre attempts to find out why some diabetics never develop severe or fatal complications.

After only ten years with diabetes, 70 per cent of patients will have some form of kidney damage that may progress to kidney failure. As many suffer from eye complications – some will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New study explores why some diabetics escape complications.