Issue 59 September 2013

Hi,

It is a pleasure to present before you the 59th issue of JDC Diabetes Gems packed with scientific knowledge on what is new in diabetes. We have included picture and video of the new insulin Tresiba which was recently launched. Other articles include the superiority of insulin pump therapy in children, cardiovascular safety of Saxagliptin and Aloglitpin, recipe of the month etc.

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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
The new insulin Degludec (Tresiba)

The new insulin Degludec (Tresiba) has been launched in several countries including India. Its unique structure and design enables it to be the only peak less ultra long acting insulin for once daily use....READ MORE

1.
Saxaglitin and Alogliptin proven safe for the heart
At the European society of cardiology, AstraZeneca / Bristol-Myers and Takeda presented detailed analysis of the Cardiovascular (CV) outcome data from SAVOR-TIMI 53 and EXAMINE trial conducted....READ MORE
2.
Glucose Levels Predict Risk for Dementia
An association between diabetes and dementia is already observed through studies. In this new prospective study from Seattle's Group Health Cooperative, researchers sought to determine whether....READ MORE

3.
Can we predict diabetes in pregnancy?
Low adiponectin concentrations before pregnancy are associated with a marked increase in risk for development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The study aimed to examine whether circulating....READ MORE
4.
Insulin Pumps far superior to Insulin Injections in Children
Insulin pumps may be more effective at lowering blood glucose levels and associated with fewer complications than insulin injections in children A study by Cooper et al. looked at 345 young patients on insulin.... READ MORE
5.
Gems picture of the month
The new insulin Degludec (Tresiba) has been launched in several countries including India. Its unique structure and design enables it to be the only peak less ultra long acting insulin for once daily use.... READ MORE
6.
Blueberries, Apples and Grapes, not fruit juice, cut type-2 diabetes risk
Eating more fruit, particularly blueberries, apples and grapes, is linked to a reduced risk of developing type-2 diabetes, suggests a study in the British Medical Journal.Blueberries cut the risk by 26% compared.... READ MORE
7.
Diabetes drug updates
Sanofi withdraws application for U.S. approval of lixisenatide.
Fate of Taspoglutide? – Results of the T-Emerge 2 Trial.
READ MORE
8.
Recipe of the month
Pasta avocado salad .... READ MORE
9.
JDC Updates
JPEF Annual Convention CME: August 17, 2013, Trivandrum .........
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 Chief Editor
Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev
 Managing editor Sunitha Jothydev
 Sub Editor Dr. Arun Shankar
 Editor Neethu Annie Simon (Unit head, JDC2, Kochi)
 Scientific Editor Gopika Krishnan (Research Head, JDC Centres)
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