Posted by: admin on: December 16, 2011
Catching the pre-diabetics or those with Impaired glucose tolerance early enough and giving them a regimen of diet, exercise and anti diabetic drugs, will increase their insulin sensitivity, preserve their β cells of the pancreas and delay the onset of diabetes. Here is a study. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: December 14, 2011
Diabetes is a leading killer disease, more so in India. Guidelines to prevent or delay the onset of the illness will benefit the already burdened state healthcare, especially at the monitory level. In our country, it could greatly reduce the expenditure incurred to a middle class diabetic Indian. Click on to the sit to read […]
Posted by: admin on: December 13, 2011
Compared to other hypoglycemic GLP-1 analogs, injectable liraglutide marketed by Novo Nordisk has reiterated its position as an efficient and safe post prandial glycemic level controller. Here is the study. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: December 13, 2011
Antidiabetic drug Liraglutide, reduces meal-related hyperglycemia (for 12 hours after administration) by increasing insulin secretion, delaying gastric emptying, and suppressing prandial glucagon secretion. But its safety is questionable since it is associated with pancreatitis, and increased calcitonin secretion associated with thyroid tumour in mice. Read on to know more. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: December 9, 2011
The topic is “can full-fat dairy products reduce diabetes risk?” from a new study published in the Annals of the Internal Medicine. Here’s why it matters. Low fat or full fat — which to choose? Grocery shelves are filled with low-fat dairy products. We eat them to be healthier even if they don’t taste as […]