Archive for April, 2006

Calcium and Vitamin D May Slower Diabetes Risk by 33%

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

According to US scientists, High intake of calcium and vitamin D, particularly from supplements, may lower the risk of diabetes by 33 per cent.

Students Walk for Diabetes Cure

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

Longview Regional Medical Center’s student dedicated their annual walk for Diabetes cure.
Students raised money by selling items they’ve made to support the American Diabetes Association and will walk during their physical education classes.

Insulin Price to Drop by 70%

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Novo Nordisk (Pty) Ltd, started what is called the World Diabetes Foundation which is an independent body aimed at improving the treatment and care of diabetes patients in the world.

Oral Insulin Will Soon Go On Trial in India

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

Biocon’s MD, Ms.Kiran Mazumdar Shaw declared in the two-day conference organized by MDRF with Karolinska Institute, Sweden, that, oral human insulin is to soon go on Phase I trial. It maybe as early as a month.