Archive for the 'NIDDM' Category

Genetic factors associated with type 2 diabetes and low birth weight

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Latest study done by Johasson’s group reveals that genetic makeup is the main reason behind both the low birth weight and the propensity to develop type 2 diabetes.

Researchers to study the effect of blood pressure medicine on type 2 diabetes

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Vanderbilt University researchers have launched a new study to examine the effects of a blood pressure drug Ramipril, to control type 2 diabetes (NIDDM). It belongs to the class of drugs known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are used for treating high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney failure associated with high blood [...]

Type 2 diabetes likely to effect fertility in young men

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

A new Indian study reveals that the man with type 2 diabetes (NIDDM) are more in risk to effect their ability to father a child. The University of Buffalo study reveals that the man with type 2 diabetes have significantly low levels of testosterone, can have a critical effect on their quality of life. It [...]

New online diabetes management program launched by UCSF Diabetes Teaching Center

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Latest news reveals the launch of new and unique online diabetes management education program by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Diabetes Teaching Center. This is the first ever online program, which equally focuses on both understanding and improved management for diabetic patients.

LDL cholesterol level regulates type 2 diabetic cancer

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The researchers from both the Universities of Hong Kong and China have found the link between the levels of LDL cholesterol and the risk of cancer in the patients of type 2 diabetes.

Amitabh Bachchan undergoes diabetes test to spread awareness in Britain

Monday, August 25th, 2008

In an attempt to circulate diabetes awareness among all, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, underwent a diabetes test before hundreds of his fans in Leicester as a part of his in Britain. As relief to his fans, he is found free from the disease. As a part of his visit to Britain, he was scheduled [...]

Arsenic directly linked to Type 2 diabetes

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

A new analysis done by the government of USA showed a direct association between the exposure of low level of arsenic and type 2 diabetes. It proves that arsenic even at low level concentration can increase the chance of diabetes upto four times.

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.