Archive for the 'Diabetes' Category

African American diabetes campaign will now help local people to live safe life

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

The Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) in association with Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. is soon going to start a campaign within local African American communities which will show Diabetic patients a new way to live a healthier and tension free life.

FDA warning for diabetic drug - Byetta

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a “stronger and more prominent warnings” to the diabetic drug named Byetta. Latest news reveals that since October of 2007 more than six incidents of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients have been reported to FDA. Of which two patients have already died.

FDA approves world’s smallest blood-sugar testing device

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Diabetic patients can now enjoy a hurdle free life as new device named True2go smallest portable blood-sugar testing device and TRUEresult has been launched by Home Diagnostics Inc. which is not only a convenient device to use but also is effective when related to cost.

Insulin Intake Increases Life Expectancy

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Latest news of its kind reveals that Diabetes in association with cystic fibrosis is increasing the life expectancy of the patients.

Australian Study Provides Major Breakthrough In Diabetes Treatment

Monday, August 18th, 2008

In a major breakthrough in the medical science and research, the Australian researchers have developed a device to with a promise to make an end to diabetes and its related diseases like heart disease and other illnesses.

British Researchers Found Relation Between Levels Of C-reactive And Type 2 Diabetes

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

London researchers have found out that the level of C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation in the blood can not be responsible for type 2 diabetes in human body. Thus the study has clarified the previous studies that had suggested the link between the two.

Type 2 Diabetes (NIDDM) is inversely related with vitamin C level

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

New groundbreaking research on type 2 Diabetes reveals that Diabetes risk in middle aged and older men and women is inversely associated with the intake of vitamin C.

Studies Promise Hope For Diabetes Free World

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Can the world be free from diabetes? Can the diabetes patients live a healthy and happy life for ever? If scientists are to be believed, we can say hopefully yes. The Eastern Virginia Medical School researcher has claimed to have invented the medicine (s) that promises to cure type 1 diabetes(IDDM).

Two Swimers To Swim With Shark To Help Fight Diabetes

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Diabetes is the growing problem all over the world. The researchers are trying to circulate awareness of the disease. Other than the doctors, the people are also trying to add to the awareness of the disease. As an example we can see the attempt of the father and son duo to decide to swim with [...]

Number Of Pre-diabetic Children Are On The Rise In UAE

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Diabetes is the growing disease world over especially among the children. Another related symptom is called pre-diabetes. This disease is growing world wide. One such states is the UAE. The condition is characterised by above-average blood sugar levels that usually precede diabetes.