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Periodontal Disease Can Lead To Gestational Diabetes, Study Shows  -  25 Mar 2008
Science Daily (press release)Twenty-two women developed gestational diabetes. Those women had significantly higher levels of periodontal bacteria and inflammation than the other women

Diabetes drug close to regulatory submission  -  25 Mar 2008
Bizjournals.com,Elixir Pharmaceuticals Inc. has finished enrollment in a crucial clinical study for a new diabetes treatment. The Cambridge, Mass., company announced the

Sanofi-aventis Supports the ADA Educational Program â€œStanding ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Al-Bawaba,72 Specialists in the field of Endocrinology and Diabetes from the Middle East Region recently attended the â€œStanding Together Against Diabetesâ€? meeting

Ancient remedy fights diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
The Age,BITTER melon, an ancient Chinese remedy, contains a powerful treatment for Type 2 diabetes, Sydney-based researchers have found.

Schumer aims to curb Long Island diabetes rate  -  25 Mar 2008
Newsday,BY WILLIAM MURPHY | william.murphy@newsday.com March 25, 2008 More than 220000 Long Island residents had diabetes in 2006, up from 140000 in 2004, Sen.

Sernova Corp.: Islet Cell Pioneer Appointed to Help Advance ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Market Wire (press release)..."With his knowledge of the intricacies of islet biology and islet transplants, Dr. Matsumoto is a key addition to our SAB and Sernova's diabetes therapy

Expert Says Gulf Nationals Face 60% Risk of Diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
Arab News,JEDDAH, 25 March 2008 â€” People in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region face a 60 percent lifetime risk of developing diabetes, according to an official of the

Metformin may delay diabetes onset in those at risk  -  25 Mar 2008
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In people who are at risk of developing diabetes, treatment with metformin leads to modest improvements in weight,

American Diabetes Risk Test Available Online - Get Tested!  -  25 Mar 2008
eFluxMediaBy Anna Boyd March 25th will mark the 20th anniversary of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetes Alert Day, a time designed to raise awareness on

Cameroon: Les Brasseries Du Cameroun Fights Against Diabetes ...  -  25 Mar 2008
AllAfrica.com,As part of the campaign, the company sensitises local populations on diabetes and hypertension; carries out free screening and distributes free drugs to

Eleven Genetic Variations Linked To Type 2 Diabetes, New ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Science Daily (press release)With another, they have isolated 11 variations within genesâ€”called single nucleotide polymorphisms, SNPs or â€œsnipsâ€?â€”associated with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Alert Day  -  25 Mar 2008
KSDK,The American Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day, "wake-up" call to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes, particularly when diabetes is

Walk to promote Diabetes Alert Day  -  25 Mar 2008
Nogales International,The Third Annual Diabetes Alert Day is scheduled Tuesday, March 25. Mariposa Community Health Center (MCHC) and Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital (CHCH will

Antidepressants Linked To Type 2 Diabetes, Study Suggests  -  25 Mar 2008
Science Daily (press release)What she found was the risk of diabetes almost doubled for the patients who were using two types of therapies at the same time, tricyclic antidepressants

Previously Unrecognized Testosterone Deficiency Common in Men with ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Newswise (press release)Newswise â€” Testosterone deficiency, previously recognized as common in men with type 2 diabetes, is also common in men with type 1 diabetes according to a

'Changing Diabetes Bus' in Chennai  -  25 Mar 2008
Chennai Online,Chennai,Mar 25:'Changing Diabetes Bus', a worldwide initiative by health care major Novo Nordisk to create awareness about diabetes, today drove into this

Abu Dhabi's Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), has ...  -  25 Mar 2008
AME Info,PREVENT DIABETES'. Over 5000 participants comprising individuals, corporate teams, institutions and officials walked the five kilometre stretch along Abu

Scientists identify 11 gene variants linked to Type 2 diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
Thaindian.com,They have developed new mathematical tools for isolating genes responsible for the most intractable diseases, including type 2 diabetes.

Ask The Expert - Diabetes Prevention  -  25 Mar 2008
KUTV,Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death both nationally and in Utah. In 2006, diabetes contributed to one out of every 12 deaths in Utah,

NVBDCP to organise Seminar on Diabetes on March 26  -  25 Mar 2008
PunjabNewsline.com,NVBDCP would also organize an exhibition named "Knock Out Diabetes" at UT Guest House on March 26. About 20 panels carrying out messages for balanced diet

Sun Pharma US arm told to recall diabetes drug  -  25 Mar 2008
Business Standard,...to withdraw many batches of its generic Metformin Hydrochloride tablets used for treating diabetes, citing efficacy and quality issues.

Diabetes program scheduled  -  25 Mar 2008
Baxter Bulletin,...is the topic of a free diabetes-awareness meeting set for 4:30 pm April 29 at the Reppell Diabetes Learning Center on the Baxter Regional Medical Center

Free diabetes screenings being offered  -  25 Mar 2008
abc13.com,HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Local health officials are sounding the alarm about an often undiagnosed disease -- diabetes. Here's your chance to get screened for free.

70000 Londoners Unaware They Have Diabetes, UK  -  25 Mar 2008
Medical News Today (press release),The Diabetes UK Measure Up roadshow will visit five locations in London and provide free diabetes tests, as well as information and advice.

Diabetes Alert: Get educated | National observance serves as a ...  -  25 Mar 2008
The Tribune-Democrat,If you think diabetes can only happen to the other person, you could be dead wrong. Today is the 20th annual American Diabetes Alert Day, which is observed

Sounding the alert about diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
MetroWest Daily News,More than six million Americans have diabetes but don't even know it. Another 54 million Americans have pre-diabetes, placing them at increased risk for

Lloyds Pharmacy Launch Free Blood Pressure & Diabetes Testing Service  -  25 Mar 2008
WebWire (press release),Diabetes is another common condition in the UK, the symptoms of which are not always obvious and which can develop gradually. The Lloyds Pharmacy diabetes

Diabetes Open House and Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to ...  -  25 Mar 2008
PR.com (press release),Free Nordic Walking Clinics are coming to the Diabetes Open House at the Bayview Wesleyan Church, Traverse City, Michigan from 1 pm - 3 pm on Wednesday,

Fourth Annual Free Diabetes Expo  -  25 Mar 2008
WFMY News 2,The Fourth Annual "Free Diabetes Expo" will be at Lawrence Joel Veteran's Memorial Coliseum's Education Building. The event is free and open to the public.

Gum Disease Tied to Gestational Diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
Ivanhoe,A new study has uncovered a link between periodontal (gum) disease and gestational diabetes. A team of researchers at New York University followed a group

Rodeo Queen Encourages Diabetes Awareness  -  25 Mar 2008
KIDK,By Wes Horrocks Tomorrow is American Diabetes Alert Day and one rodeo queens is encouraging kids with diabetes follow their dreams.

LAFD & ADA 'Sound The Alert' Regarding Diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
LAFD News & Information,The Los Angeles Fire Department joins the American Diabetes Association to 'Sound the Alert' for the more than six million Americans who have diabetes - but

YMCA, Austin family spar over care of boy with diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
Austin American-Statesman,Miles, who has diabetes, needs to have his blood sugar tested. But who should do that testing is the question at the center of a dispute about how far the

Diabetes and foot care  -  25 Mar 2008
New Straits Times,By : YAM CHER SENG Diabetes is the leading cause of nerve damage. YAM CHER SENG gives tips on foot care to prevent ulcers, infections or amputation.

Dealing with diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
Rocky Mount Telegram,..."It bothered me a lot to find out that my son had diabetes. For one thing, he is young. I don't know too much about it. He doesn't. We are learning.

Diabetes may be kept at bay with diet, healthier cooking, experts say  -  25 Mar 2008
UConn Advance,...by Carolyn Pennington - March 24, 2008 Diabetes â€“ its symptoms and prevalence â€“ is a tough subject. But experts from the Health Centerâ€™s Diabetes Education

Breast-Feeding Protects Against Development of Type 2 Diabetes in ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Medscape (subscription)Identify how breast-feeding might reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. Compare the potential protective effect of diabetes in different ethnic groups.

Trials illustrate two views of best-selling schizophrenia medicine  -  25 Mar 2008
International Herald Tribune,All antipsychotics have side effects, and Zyprexa's are among the worst, according to the American Diabetes Association and to independent scientists.

Sirtris Pharmaceuticals Announces the Appointment of Paul A ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Business Wire (press release),Incyte's pipeline includes multiple compounds in Phase II development for oncology, inflammation, diabetes and HIV. Dr. Friedman served as President of

Robert Miller: Dallas unit of juvenile diabetes group to host ...  -  Mar 23, 2008
Dallas Morning News,The Greater Dallas chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation says it hopes to raise $1.5 million at Saturday's 12th annual Dream Gala,

Samoa calls for better diabetes care  -  Mar 23, 2008
Radio Australia,The newly appointed head of Samoa's National Kidney Foundation has called for better national monitoring to identify diabetes sufferers earlier.

Medtronic Announces Sales Milestone of One Million Continuous ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
WELT ONLINE,Parker, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 11 years ago, has used CGM therapy for two years to help him manage his diabetes. "Today we salute Tim, thousands of

Fizzy drink addiction costs diabetes sufferer his sight  -  Mar 23, 2008
New Zealand Herald,Mr Ngere is blind - a complication of his type 2 diabetes. He is also without kidneys, and spends five hours a day, three days a week, hooked up to a

Mexico is second-fattest nation after US  -  Mar 24, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,With diabetes now Mexico's leading cause of death, activists and leaders hope to renew efforts to crack down on fatty-food consumption and encourage

Diabetes-related Amputations Increase for Hispanics  -  Mar 24, 2008
Newswise (press release)Newswise â€” Hospitalizations of adult Hispanics for diabetes-related foot or leg amputations rose sharply between 2001 and 2004, according to the latest News

Schumer unveils plan to fight diabetes at Jones Memorial Hospital ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
Wellsville Daily Reporter,By Kathryn Ross Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-NY commended Jones Memorial Hospital and the Wellsville Lions club for its attention to diabetes and released

CUMC Gets Donation for Diabetes Work  -  Mar 24, 2008
CU Columbia Spectator,As part of the gift, CUMCâ€™s Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center will get $21 million for a variety of uses, including a new professorship, continued research and

Diabetes sufferers asked for their views on borough service  -  Mar 24, 2008
News Guardian,By NEWS REPORTER PEOPLE in North Tyneside who suffer from diabetes are being asked to get involved in a series of events starting this week to give their

Make healthy food choices to prevent getting diabetes  -  Mar 24, 2008
Delmarva Daily Times,Nearly 21 million children and adults have diabetes; more than 6 million of these individuals do not know they have the condition.

Urban India grapples with diabesity  -  Mar 24, 2008
NDTV.com,Facing a rising incidence of diabesity in offices, a disease that combines diabetes and obesity, India Inc has been forced to step up awareness at the

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