Archive for the ‘Diabetes News’ Category

Gestational diabetes ups obesity risk in offspring (Reuters)

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Reuters - Children born to mothers who
developed diabetes during pregnancy are more likely to be
overweight or obese than their peers, according to a new study.

Breath test for diabetes may be possible: study (Reuters)

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Reuters - Diabetic children exhale higher levels
of a chemical when their blood sugar is too high, U.S.
researchers said on Monday, suggesting that a simple breath
test could one day replace finger stick testing as a way to
monitor diabetes.

Omega-3 fatty acids protect against diabetes: study (Reuters)

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Reuters - A diet rich in fish and other sources
of omega-3 fatty acids helped cut the risk that children with a
family history of diabetes would develop the disease, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.