Comics to educate children about diabetesNovember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - If comics like Chandamama or those featuring Chacha Chaudhury or Phantom fascinate you, get ready for a new set where your superheroes will spread awareness on diabetes. Conceptualised by the Delhi Diabetes Research Centre (DDRC), the comic "Diabetes and You" was launched in the capital Tuesday by Delhi Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely.
Aranesp nearly doubles stroke risk in diabetics with anemia and kidney problems, study findsOctober 30th, 2009 more images
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Study finds stroke risk from anemia drug Aranesp
A new study raises fresh safety concerns about widely used anemia medicines, finding that the drug Aranesp nearly doubled the risk of stroke in people with diabetes and chronic kidney problems who are not yet sick enough to need dialysis. The study is the largest ever of these blood-boosting drugs and the only one that compared them to a dummy treatment.
Aerobic exercise can keep older adults' hearts healthyOctober 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Older adults with type 2 diabetes can improve the elasticity in their arteries and reduce risk of heart disease and stroke with aerobic exercise, a study has found. Dr. Kenneth Madden, a geriatric specialist at the University of British Columbia, examined how increased activity might affect stiffness of the arteries.
Aerobic exercise can keep older adults' heart healthyOctober 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Older adults with type 2 diabetes can improve the elasticity in their arteries and reduce risk of heart disease and stroke with aerobic exercise, a study has found. Dr. Kenneth Madden, a geriatric specialist at the University of British Columbia, examined how increased activity might affect stiffness of the arteries.
Guidelines to improve treatment of diabetes worldwideOctober 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Task Force on Clinical Guidelines has come out with new recommendations to improve the treatment of diabetes across the world. The IDF Global Guideline on Pregnancy and Diabetes is aimed at setting a universal standard for the treatment and care of those with gestational diabetes and diabetic pregnant woman.
Mangosteen juice may help prevent heart disease, diabetes in the obeseOctober 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - XanGo Juice- a market-leading, premium mangosteen beverage-has anti-inflammatory properties, which could help prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients, according to a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial. The study found that the exotic "superfruit" mangosteen has lowered levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese people.
Kids with diabetic episodes may have memory problemsOctober 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that children who have had an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis, a common complication of diabetes, are likely to suffer from memory problems. Researchers from the UC Davis Centre for Mind and Brain have found that children with a history of diabetic ketoacidosis perform worse on memory tests.
Red wine may help treat diabetesOctober 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The much touted naturally produced molecule called resveratrol, found in red wine, may help squeeze out diabetes, says a new study. In the study, resveratrol has been shown to lower insulin levels in mice when injected directly into the brain, even when the animals ate a high-fat diet.
Red grape molecule shows promise in treating diabetesOctober 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Resveratrol, a molecule found in red grapes, has been shown to improve diabetes when delivered orally to rodents, but it is only now that scientists have discovered how it works in the body. A new study shows that the brain plays a key role in mediating resveratrol's anti-diabetic actions, potentially paving the way for orally-delivered diabetes medications that target the brain.
Diabetics suffering from low blood sugar attacksOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - People suffering from diabetes are struggling to cope with regular low blood sugar attacks, according to a new British survey. The patients with regular attacks may stop having warning signs and pass out without realising anything is wrong.
Lazy childhood cancer survivors 'at increased diabetes, heart disease risk'October 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Childhood cancer survivors leading sedentary lifestyles are at an increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, say researchers. Cancer treatments such as cranial radiation can damage the hypothalamus and pituitary; the result is an abnormal metabolism, which increases the risk of obesity and diabetes.
Eating fish 'doesn't save you from heart failure'September 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fish plays no role in the prevention of heart failure, but it can be partly beneficial for people with diabetes, according to a large prospective population study. The study, which was started in 1990 and involved all men and women over the age of 55 living in a suburb of Rotterdam, found no difference in the risk of developing heart failure between those who did eat fish and those who didn't.
Blood sugar control cuts stroke riskSeptember 22nd, 2009 SYDNEY - Blood sugar control can cut down the risk of heart disease and stroke among diabetic patients by 15 percent, an analysis based on four studies said. It said that diabetic patients without a history of heart disease derive greater benefits compared to those who have already experienced heart complications.
Size of fat cells does matter when predicting type 2 diabetes in womenSeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - It's not just the size of the waist, but also the size of fat cells that play a major role in determining a women's risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a long-range study by Swedish researchers. The discovery helps explain why some women of normal weight develop type 2 diabetes, even though they do not have any known risk factors.
Whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancerAugust 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Stressing on the importance whole grains, experts have claimed that incorporating them in the diet can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers. Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says that it's important for people to keep whole grains in their daily diet.
