Diabetes News – Weekly Newsletter for February 1-7, 2011

Artificial pancreas could save lives of diabetic pregnant women

LONDON – Researchers have indicated that an artificial pancreas given to a pregnant woman with diabetes could save her life and improve the health of her baby.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy coupled with diabetes make regulating sugar levels difficult, which can …. Source  : Artificial pancreas could save lives of diabetic pregnant women.

Scientists find protein that boosts memory, prevents forgetfulness

LONDON – Scientists have found that type 2 insulin (IGF-II) growth factor reinforces memory and prevents forgetfulness in animal models.

The result of the international research study was developed at the Mount Sinai Hospital Medical School in New York.

The study describes the role played by IGF-II in the processes of consolidation of long-term memory.

“Through microarray studies …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Scientists find protein that boosts memory, prevents forgetfulness.

Diabetes’ link to viral infection confirmed

LONDON – An Australian study has suggested that kids with Type 1 diabetes are nearly 10 times more likely to have a viral infection as compared to healthy children.

Childhood diabetes has been linked to enteroviruses, which can lead to cold, flu and even meningitis. But the researchers have disapproved that the virus causes diabetes.

Researchers at … Original source on Gaea Times at : Diabetes’ link to viral infection confirmed.

K Subrahmanyam – Strategic Guru

NEW DELHI – K Subrahmanyam (1929 – 2011), the strategic guru for most Indian security analysts who passed away on Feb 2 after a long struggle with diabetes and cancer combined the finest qualities of head and heart. A civil servant who shunned the trappings of power … Read : K Subrahmanyam – Strategic Guru.