One out of every five diabetics morbidly obese: U.S. studyNovember 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - One out of every five type 2 diabetes patients is morbidly obese, a new U.S. study has claimed.
Diabetes testing being made mandatory in India: AzadNovember 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Blood tests to detect diabetes are likely to be made compulsory at health centres across India following the internationally followed "opportunistic screening" norm. The scheme was in its pilot stage in 10 states, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Friday.
First US county-level obesity rates show Alabama, Mississippi communities at top, CDC saysNovember 19th, 2009 more images
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US survey shows southern counties most obese
ATLANTA — The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of counties in the Appalachian region that includes Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to the new research from the U.S.
Researchers working on fun way to combat childhood obesityNovember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers are working to find effective, fun filled methods to prevent childhood obesity, which could bring on an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Researchers at Geisinger Health System's Henry Hood Centre for Health Research and University of Pennsylvania are trying to find ways to prevent obesity in children aged four to eight years.
Diabetic kids put up a rally in AurangabadNovember 15th, 2009 AURANGABAD - Hundreds of diabetic patients including about 150 children suffering from diabetes participated in a rally here on the 'World Diabetes Day' to create awareness among the masses about the dangers of diabetes and the precautions people must take in order to avoid it. The participants in the rally urged the people to shed the habits that are causing health problems and raised their voice against junk food.
Preventive measures can help diabetics avoid brain stroke, heart attacksNovember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - On the occasion of World Diabetes Day Saturday, experts and NGOs here urged diabetics to take preventive measures to safeguard themselves against brain strokes and heart attacks. "In India, five to 10 percent of the patients of diabetes suffer from brain stroke after the age of 60 years," said S.K.
Chennai shop selling diabetic-friendly sweets a major draw on DiwaliOctober 16th, 2009 CHENNAI - A confectionary shop in Chennai has become a major drawn for a host of people here, as it is sells sweets meant for diabetic patients. Located at Thyagaraja Nagar in Chennai, the shop rightly named 'Diabetics Desire' is witnessing high sales, as people from far off are visiting here for its special sweets.
Azad plans diabetes test for all villagers above 35October 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India is known as the diabetes capital of the world and Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad wants to fight that tag -- starting with mandatory diabetes and hypertension tests through easy and affordable test kits for all villagers above the age of 35 years. We have a huge burden of diabetes.
Villagers over 35 will be tested for diabetes: AzadOctober 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - All villagers across India over the age of 35 will be tested for diabetes through easy and affordable test kits to reduce the burden of the lifestyle disease, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Sunday. "We have a huge burden of diabetes.
Finding the right gene may help break obesity-type 2 diabetes link, says expertOctober 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Cornell University researcher is working to break the inextricable link between obesity and type 2 diabetes. Ling Qi, an assistant professor of nutritional sciences in Cornell's College of Human Ecology, says that finding just the right gene could do it.
Treating mild gestational diabetes beneficial for both infants and mothersOctober 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The risk of common birth complications among infants can be reduced by treating even the mildest form of gestational diabetes among expectant mothers, according to a National Institutes of Health network study. While treatment of severe gestational diabetes is known to benefit mothers and infants, this study has provided the first conclusive evidence that treating the mild form of the condition is also beneficial.
Biocon, US firm to jointly make drug for diabetesSeptember 11th, 2009 BANGALORE - India's biotech major Biocon Friday entered into a strategic tie-up with the US-based Amylin Pharmaceuticals to jointly produce a peptide hybrid molecule for treating diabetes. As part of the tie-up, the two firms will collaborate to develop the therapeutic compound and share the development costs, Biocon said in a statement here.
New molecule discovery may help combat Type 2 diabetes, obesitySeptember 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Type 2 diabetes can be treated, and weight gain reduced by activating a protein called TGR5, according to a new study. Swiss researchers Dr.
Enhanced blueberry juice helps combat obesity, diabetesSeptember 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Canadian scientists have revealed that biotransformed blueberry juice holds great promise for treating obesity and diabetes. The research team from the Universite de Montreal, the Institut Armand-Frappier and the Universite de Moncton have found that juice extracted from North American lowbush blueberries, biotransformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit can help fight obesity and diabetes.
Bio-transformed blueberry juice fights fat and diabetesSeptember 1st, 2009 TORONTO - Juice of North American blueberries, bio-transformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit, looks promising as an anti-obesity and anti-diabetic agent. Researchers from the Universities of Montral, de Moncton and Institut Armand-Frappier, tested the effects of the bio-transformed juices on mice as part of a study.
