Anaemia drugs could also aid recovery after heart attack, says study
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Anaemia drugs could also aid recovery after heart attack, says study

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/aug/27/anaemia-drugs-could-also-aid-recovery-after-heart-attack-study-type-2-diabetes By Ben Quinn Findings suggest trial drugs may reduce chance of heart failure for diabetic patients Hopes have been raised that drugs being trialled to treat anaemia could also be used to aid recovery after a heart attack and help decrease the chance of future heart failure. Initial results suggest…

Diabetes epidemic ‘will lead to rise in heart attacks and strokes’
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Diabetes epidemic ‘will lead to rise in heart attacks and strokes’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/aug/23/diabetes-epidemic-will-lead-to-rise-in-heart-attacks-and-strokes By Guardian news British Heart Foundation warns of 29% increase in associated illnesses by 2035 The number of heart attacks and strokes in England will soar in the next two decades as the diabetes epidemic sweeping the country takes its toll, a charity has warned. The growing number of people…

Cases of type 2 diabetes among young people rise 41% in three years
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Cases of type 2 diabetes among young people rise 41% in three years

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/aug/18/cases-of-type-2-diabetes-among-young-people-rise-41-in-three-years By Denis Campbell Health policy editor Leap brings calls for ministers to act to prevent so many children getting grossly obese Growing numbers of children and young people are developing type 2 diabetes, a disease usually seen in those aged over 40, in the latest sign of worsening childhood obesity. The number…

Could coffee replace insulin injections for diabetics?
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Could coffee replace insulin injections for diabetics?

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jun/19/could-coffee-replace-insulin-injections-for-diabetics By Ian Sample Science editor Scientists have developed an implant which releases diabetes medication when it senses caffeine in the blood The days of the insulin pen may be numbered. According to researchers in Switzerland, the future of diabetes treatment will not be a shot in the arm after a meal, but…

One in eight people set to have type 2 diabetes by 2045, says study
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One in eight people set to have type 2 diabetes by 2045, says study

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from:  https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/22/one-in-eight-people-set-to-have-type-2-diabetes-by-2045-says-study By Sarah Boseley Health editor Global rates for the disease will rise from 9% to 14% – with severe impacts on health systems – unless obesity levels are reduced, say scientists One in eight people in the world will have type 2 diabetes by 2045 if obesity continues to climb at the…