Weekly Diabetes News 2008-04-18

Depression fear over diabetes check
The Press Association - Apr 17, 2008
The majority of people with Type 2 diabetes do not need insulin but they are still advised to monitor their own blood sugar. Two studies published in the ...

How to prevent and control diabetes with diet and exercise
Seattle Times, United States - Apr 15, 2008
Free event includes screenings, education and speakers, including culinary personality Graham Kerr (206-282-4616 or www.diabetes.org). ...

Six Type 2 diabetes genes identified
Hindu, India - Apr 17, 2008
London (PTI): Researchers at the University of Oxford have identified six new genes that play a role in the development of Type 2 diabetes. ...

Diabetes self-tests 'no benefit'
BBC News, UK - Apr 17, 2008
Encouraging people with type 2 diabetes to monitor their own blood sugar levels may not improve care and is a waste of NHS resources, two studies suggest. ...