JDC monthly diabetes newsletter. Issue 67 May 2014

Issue 67 May 2014

Hi,

In this issue of JDC Diabetes Gems, you can read about the huge impact of diabetes education and prevention strategies in USA in bringing down deadly and costly complications.

Gems video in English discusses the top 10 mistakes committed by patients with diabetes.

Other scientific articles of clinical impact include liraglutide body composition changes, merits and demerits of intense physical activity in type 1 diabetes, artificial pancreas etc.

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JDC Diabetes Gems Team
Jothydev's Diabetes and Research Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, INDIA
http://www.jothydev.net

Gems Picture of the Month Artificial Pancreas – evolving concept
Artificial Pancreas consists of new generation smart insulin pump, Continuous Glucose Monitoring and sophisticated algorithms. Currently, in the clinical trial, smart cell phones.....READ MORE

Top 10 errors in diabetes and its solutions(English): Jothydev Kesavadev


1.	Massive Impact seen with diabetes education and prevention strategies in USA An article published in The New England Journal of Medicine identifies that rates of diabetes-related complications have declined substantially in the past two decades. The researchers examined trends in the incidence of diabetes-related complications in the United States from 1990 through 2010......READ MORE
2.	Type 2 Diabetes May Shrink the Brain A report published in the April 29 online edition of Radiology indicates people with type 2 diabetes may lose more brain volume than is expected as they age. Diabetes is associated with an increased risk.... READ MORE
3.	Liraglutide-induced Body Composition Changes and Plasma Cardiac Natriuretic Peptides Treatment with liraglutide improves glycemic control with the added benefit of weight loss. Many believe liraglutide-induced weight loss may be associated with increased plasma natriuretic peptide concentrations..... READ MORE
4.	Night time low sugars and physical activity in type 1 diabetes Physical activity (PA) provides many benefits to adolescents with type 1 diabetes including improved blood lipid profiles, cardiovascular fitness, bone health, and psychological well-being. PA is also inversely associated.....READ MORE
5.	JDC GEMS Picture of the Month: Artificial Pancreas – evolving concept Artificial Pancreas consists of new generation smart insulin pump, Continuous Glucose Monitoring and sophisticated algorithms. Currently, in the clinical trial, smart cell phones like the iPhones.....READ MORE
6.	Tequila plants could produce diabetes friendly Sweeteners The 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society presented preliminary report that indicates new sweetener, created from the agave plant, may be beneficial for lowering blood glucose levels..... READ MORE
7.	Yoghurt is proven very beneficial in diabetes prevention Dairy products are important sources for vitamins, minerals and protein. In some studies, consumption of dairy products has been associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes and it is believed that some dairy-derived...... READ MORE
8.	Recipe of the month - Broccoli Salad Broccoli Salad.... READ MORE
9.	Drug update FDA Approves Albiglutide, a Once-Weekly GLP-1 Injectable Diabetes Drug .... READ MORE
10.	Pakalveedu free camp and lecture for elderly, May 6, 2014 Pakalveedu Elderly Lecture and free camp, May 6, 2014.... READ MORE