Archive for February, 2007

Magic Beans: Anti-obesity Soya Could Help Prevent Diabetes

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Magic Beans: Anti-obesity Soya Could Help Prevent Diabetes ScienceDaily: A new study in rats reveals black soya beans that a diet rich in could help control weight, lower fat and cholesterol levels, and help in the prevention of diabetes. Researchers have shown that rats fed with 10 percent soya had gained half as much weight […]

PKC-Epsilon Links Fat To Insulin Resistance

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

PKC-Epsilon Links Fat To Insulin ResistanceMedical News Today - The accumulation of fat in the liver (hepatic steatosis) can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is associated with hepatic insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the mechanisms by which fat accumulation leads to Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Earlier Testing Could Combat Stillbirth

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Earlier Testing Could Combat StillbirthWHNT-TV - Expectant mothers who are of advanced maternal age, defined as 35 years or older, are more prone to pregnancy complications, like gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, placenta previa, and intrauterine growth restriction, than younger mothers

Novartis Sees Delay on Diabetes Drug

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Novartis Sees Delay on Diabetes DrugForbes - Food and Drug Administration has demanded additional data from Novartis SA before approving a new type of diabetes drug, the Swiss Novartis shares fell 2 percent to 70.75 Swiss francs ($57.44) in Zurich. The decision is a blow for the drugmaker Source: www.forbes.com

European Markets Finish Higher

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

MSN MoneyCentral - Swiss giant Novartis fell 2.4 percent after the drugmaker said the Food and Drug Administration has requested additional data on its Type 2 diabetes drug Galvus, including a clinical study to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Galvus in specific Read More About Diabetes

Community Calendar:

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Winston-Salem Journal - Klepfer will sign copies of her new book, Just Pray! A Book of Poetic Prayers and Prayerful Poems. Free. Call 336-886-1331. Free Diabetes Class will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays until March 6 at Hanes Hosiery Community Center, 501 Reynolds Read More About Diabetes […]

Lawmakers bring aches, pains to debate

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

Yahoo News: AP - Rep. Dan Lipinski endures at least nine needle pricks a day to control the diabetes he's had since childhood. Rep. Joe Barton takes a half dozen prescription pills daily to ward off another heart attack. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's little girl may need her fourth open-heart surgery in a … Read […]

Maternal diabetes linked to infant memory problems

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

New Scientist: Pregnant women who suffer from diabetes are more likely to have a child with memory problems – and the effects may be long lasting Read More About Diabetes…

Sandy Rathbun Reports

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

KVOA 4 - More Pima County minority kids getting adult-type diabetes Many overweight Hispanics, Indians and blacks develop symptoms of Flu vaccine in short supply in Cochise County Cochise County health officials say they ‘re dealing with a temporary delay Read More About Diabetes

Lift for your life with diabetes - Border Mail

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Border Mail
Lift for your life with diabetesBorder Mail, Australia - 13 hours agoAN exercise program for people with diabetes, which offers results equal to taking medicine, will be rolled out in Australian gyms. …ALP calls for national diabetes strategy IBN Newsall 2 news articles
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