Ten interesting facts and news articles regarding diabetes for the year 2009 are: 1. The Asian population is affected five times more with diabetes than the white population. 2. Almost six percent of the total world population is affected by diabetes. This equals to about 246 million. 3. India is also termed as the world’s capital for diabetes. Almost 40 million people are estimated to be affected by diabetes in India and it is also estimated that this number could go up to 70 million by the year 2025. If these statistics come true, then every fifth diabetic around the globe would be from India. 4. The main reasons for the increase in diabetes in Indians are resistance to insulin and central obesity (when the body’s weight at the middle increases, also termed as apple shaped body). 5. Around 3.2 million people are estimated to die because of diabetes or problems that arise due to it. This problem causes six deaths in a minute. Diabetes results and its conditions result in one out of twenty deaths in the world. 6. Almost 90 or 95 percent of the diabetic population is affected by the type2 diabetes population. The juvenile diabetes (or type1 diabetes mellitus) problem affects around 70,000 children aged under [...]

As of now, there is no stated cause and cure of diabetes. But many researches are being done for the cure and more importantly, prevention of the diabetes care. Many alternatives are now available which the doctors can get their patients familiar with. These new treatments can be used to cure or prevent diabetes in family members of the affected. Here are the top 10 discoveries and recent advances in the field of diabetes study…. 1. Researches in type 1 diabetes can now help in identifying the family members (including the new born or unborn) which are at risk. These preventive measures also include providing care and treatment to the millions diagnosed with diabetes in addition to the millions who are at a risk of development. 2. Genetic engineers have introduced new forms of insulin. 3. The blood glucose levels can be monitored well by doctors and even by people at their home through many monitoring kits. 4. Many insulin pumps have been developed which replace the daily use of injections. 5. The risks of eye problems due to diabetes have been reduced by new laser treatments. 6. Many new drugs have been introduced to control weight and manage type 2 diabetes. 7. Pregnant women, who are also diabetic, can [...]

Many researches and development programs are done, so that new methods could be found which can help in preventing and curing diabetes. These include medications, devices (glucometers) and injections (insulin). Many of these devices are explained below: 1. Blood glucose meters: the glucose checking meters or glucometers require a small amount of blood to be put on the check strips (about few microliters). The blood can be drawn from palms, upper-arms, forearms, fingertips, calves or thighs. Many meters can save multiple readings which can help in keeping records for different days. 2. Insulin pens: many insulin pens are disposable and are colour coded which can help in identifying different doses or the strength or the amount of insulin present in the pens. Insulin shots should be taken during mealtimes and unopened pens should be kept in refrigerators. Different pens can be kept unopened for several days and weeks. 3. Pen lancets and needles: these devices are used to attach pen needles to the insulin pens. These come in different sizes and show compatibility with all brands of insulin pens. Needles can be attached to the pen faster and many facets come with audible click features which can help the visually impaired. 4. Home tests: through home tests, people can measure [...]