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POSTED March 29, 2011 - 11:54 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Smoking elevates risk of serious health complications in diabetics

Although, it is no secret that smoking is bad for everyone’s health, it is more damaging for diabetics, claims a new study.

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According to researchers, nicotine in cigarettes raises blood sugar levels among diabetes patients, which in turn elevates the risk of developing serious life-threatening complications.

The study found, high concentrations of blood sugar levels makes diabetics more vulnerable to problems such as heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure, and nerve damage, all of which can be extremely debilitating or lethal.

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POSTED April 29, 2010 - 14:54 | POSTED BY Neha Jindal

Vitamin E may help reverse fatty liver disease--study

In a notable research, scientists claim to have found that vitamin E pills may help treat chronic liver disease.

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The research conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), U.S., and funded by National Institutes of Health and Takeda Pharmaceutical revealed that vitamin E tablets could reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease--steatohepatitis.

Project scientist, Patricia Robuck, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases was quoted by Los Angeles Times as saying, “This is an important landmark in the search for effective treatments for (the disease).”

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POSTED March 8, 2009 - 16:18 | POSTED BY Harleen Kaur

Research unveils genetic link to type 1 diabetes

Cambridge, March 8: A research by University of Cambridge seems to have gained a new insight in the cause behind type 1 diabetesdefine. The study has unveiled new genetic variants known to be associated with a decreased risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) during childhood.

Research unveils genetic link to type 1 diabetes

Researchers unveiled a crucial link between T1D and a common virus, known as enterovirus, which is often asymptomatic.

The study published online in the March 5 issue of the journal Science zeroed in on rare genetic mutations that act as a cover against developing of T1d. These rare genetic mutations actually occur within the IFIHI gene, a common gene present in every person, revealed the scientists.

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