Belly fat may lead to diabetes and even death

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Finally its a wake up call for those living with a fat belly. And also for those who consider obesity as merely a cosmetic problem. A German study has found fat belly can be proved fatal as it can lead to diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes including premature death.

New gene responsible for diabetes and obesity found

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

A new research done by the researchers of Germany has revealed that, natural mutation in the Tbc1d1 gene protects the body of mice against diabetes and obesity.

Americans reluctancy towards pre-diabetes is a shocking reality

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Recent report reveals a shocking fact that majority of Americans (Fifty-seven million peoples) are suffering from pre-diabetes and yet they are unaware of it.

GI Dynamics announced encouraging new data regarding the EndoBarrier™to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

GI Dynamics, a clinical-stage medical device company pioneering the development of new approaches to treat metabolic disorders, announced new data(on 17th sept )regarding the EndoBarrier™, its unique, noninvasive device currently in clinical trials to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Novo Nordisk drug proves successful in type 2 diabetes trial

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Diseases like type 2 diabetes and obesity are growing at an alarming rate around the world. Diabetes, especially the type 2 diabetes, can lead to various problems like kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, blindness and even death.

Take Turmaric To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Turmeric is the year old spice of India and the Asian countries. It is a necessary staff in healing pain or injury and is also a must have in the daily routine of a beauty conscious woman. And now, the herb seems to have presented a new hope for those suffering from type 2 diabetes. [...]

High Level Of Blood Protein (Fetuin) Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes Among The Aged People

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

The Journal of the American Medical Association, has reported the study that suggests rising level of fetuin, a blood protein can lead to type 2 diabetes. The study, done by the researchers at the University of California, San Diego have found that the older people with highest level of fetuin, are more likely to develop [...]

Ryan Cameron Foundation Has Been Awarded by $40,000

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Aetna (NYSE:AET) has announced an award of $40,000 to Ryan Cameron Foundation for its continuing efforts to reduce the effects of diabetes and childhood obesity in the Altanta area.

Type 2 Diabetes Likely To Effect 24 MIlion Americans By Next Two Year

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Diabetes population in USA has been increased by 15 percent in last two years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the current number of diabetes patients shot up around 24 million. The center also reports that majority of the patients suffer from type 2 diabetes.

Study Finds Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery / Bariatric Surgery Better Than Medicine in Controlling Type 2 Diabetes ( NIDDM )

Monday, June 23rd, 2008