Diabetes
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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body fails to properly process insulin.To learn more about diabetes follow this board or visit the Health24 Diabetes Centre: http://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes
Transplant of insulin-producing cells – new hope for diabetics | Health24
A diabetic mom who had insulin-producing islet cells transplanted into her omentum, a fatty membrane in the belly, doesn't need insulin injections any more.
More evidence linking obesity to liver cancer | Health24
A new study has added substantial support to liver cancer being on the list of obesity-associated cancers – another reason to maintain a body weight in the 'normal' range.
Children with diabetes can have a bright future | Health24
With good blood sugar control and the use of modern technology, children with diabetes don't have to have overly rigid lifestyles in order to live long, healthy lives without complications.
Pregnancy problems may foretell future health risks | Health24
Gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy might be an indication that those problems will crop up later in life, according to a heart specialist.
Marriage may help type 2 diabetics keep weight off | Health24
Marriage may help diabetics keep weight off
Diabetes during pregnancy could harm baby | Health24
Doctors have known for a long time that poorly controlled diabetes can result in poor outcomes during pregnancy. This emphasises the importance of optimising diabetic control prior to getting pregnant.
Many diabetics not getting benefits of statins | Health24
A study found that many middle-aged diabetics aren't being prescribed statins to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke.
Sanofi and Google launch diabetes joint venture | Health24
Drugmaker Sanofi and Google will combine clinical know-how with analytics and mini devices to focus on people living with diabetes.
Glycaemic index too unreliable to manage diabetes | Health24
Glycaemic index values appear to be an unreliable indicator, even under highly standardised conditions, and are unlikely to be useful in guiding food choices, a new study found.
How you cook may affect type 2 diabetes risk | Health24
Love fried, grilled or baked foods? Researchers suggest steaming, poaching and stewing lessen the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Antibiotics in kids linked to type 1 diabetes | Health24
After giving three 'standard' antibiotic doses to mice, researchers saw an accelerated and enhanced rate of type 1 diabetes in the mice.
Brisk walking better for prediabetes than jogging | Health24
In a study, a high amount of moderate-intensity exercise alone provided nearly the same benefit on glucose tolerance as fat and calorie restriction and exercise.
Healthy fats can help prevent type 2 diabetes | Health24
A diet rich in nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils could lower blood sugar levels and help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to researchers.