JDC monthly diabetes newsletter. Issue 54 April 2013

Dear Friends,

This month we present before you April 2013 issue of JDC Diabetes Gems. This month the original research paper from our center (Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Center) is on ‘Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Glucose Variability’ of subjects on different therapies presented at ATTD 2013, Paris. The other articles include slowing of aging with metformin, aggressive diet restriction versus bariatric surgery and its role in diabetes remission etc.

This month's video is on ‘Why Glucometers fail?

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JDC Diabetes Gems Team
Jothydev's Diabetes and Research Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, INDIA
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JDC GEMS Picture of the month

Multiple furuncles over the neck in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes :Its a localised suppurative Staphylococcal skin infection originating in a gland or hair follicle and characterized by pain, redness, and swelling. Necrosis deep in the center of the inflamed area forms a core of dead tissue that is spontaneously extruded, eventually resorbed, or surgically removed.......

Why Glucometers fail? Jothydev Kesavadev	Video :The success of diabetes treatment solely depends on maintaining acceptable glucose values. Patients need to regularly READ MORE


1.	Glycemic variability in type 2 diabetes correlates with total daily dose of insulin and use of sulfonlyureas This original research from Jothydev’s Diabetes Research Centre was presented at Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) on February 27-Mar 2,2013 at Paris, France. ......... READ MORE
2.	Smokers denied jobs!! A welcome move, but with ethical issues involved With many US states making legislation to discourage employment to smokers, the smoking population finds it difficult to get an employment. There are many ethical issues involved in this decision. .......... READ MORE
3.	Metformin Slows Aging Process Type 2 diabetes drug Metformin slows down the aging process by mimicking the effects of dieting, according to a new study. The study grew Caenorhabditis elegans worms in the presence of E.Coli bacteria and............ READ MORE
4.	High mercury levels in humans indicate increased risk for diabetes A new study found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increases their risks for type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent. The study, led by( Indiana University School of Public Health)......... READ MORE
5.	Gems Picture of the Month This is the theme of 5th World Congress of DiabetesIndia which is being organized from 18 – 21 April, 2013 at Hotel Le Meridian Convention Centre, Kochi. The scientific convention is packed with CME, Orations ......... READ MORE
6.	Is Aggressive diet restriction better than Bariatric surgery in diabetes remission? A new study (conducted by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and was published in the journal Diabetes Care) concludes that it is the diet following the bariatric surgery which causes remission in diabetes. ........ READ MORE
7.	Fat content in diet to be considered in Insulin dosing regimens In a study of patients with type 1 diabetes, Joslin researchers observed that dietary fat and free fatty acids (FFAs) impair insulin sensitivity and increase glucose production. ......... READ MORE
8.	Diabetes drug updates First In Class Medication Approved for Type 2 Diabetes: & Novo Nordisk Creates Insulin Pill: ......... READ MORE
9.	Recipe of the month Saag Tofu ......... READ MORE
10.	JDC Updates JPEF Doctor’s CME, April 5, 2013 ......... READ MORE



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