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Insulin Defined

Hormone produced by the pancreas which controls the blood’s level of glucose and amino acids.

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Don: Diabetic cases on the rise

Published October 6, 2008, 4:55 pm, The Star

ACCORDING to a National Health Morbidity survey, the prevalence of diabetes has increased from 8.3% in 1996 to 14.9% in 2006 for adults above 30 years old, said Malaysian Diabetes Association president Prof Ikram Shah Ismail.

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Manitoba/National News

Published October 6, 2008, 1:35 pm, Central Plains Herald-Leader

TORONTO — Men with prostate cancer who are overweight or obese are more than twice as likely as men of normal weight to die of the disease — and increased levels of insulin may be a major reason, researchers say.

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Orexigen(R) Therapeutics Reviews Significant Data Regarding Its Obesity Product Candidates

Published October 6, 2008, 12:45 pm, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of obesity and other central nervous system-related disorders, today announced that the company reviewed in an oral presentation at The Obesity Society Annual Scientific Meeting that the investigational drug, Empatic , demonstrated up to 15% reduction in body weight of healthy obese people who completed 48-weeks ...

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Drug authority caps prices of 79 medicines

Published October 6, 2008, 12:41 pm, Business Standard India

In an attempt to ensure uniformity in prices of commonly used medicines like multivitamins, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed ceiling prices of 79 medicines.

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Obesity, Insulin Levels Impact Prostate Cancer Survival

Published October 6, 2008, 12:28 pm, MedicineNet.com

Title: Obesity, Insulin Levels Impact Prostate Cancer Survival Category: Health News Created: 10/6/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

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Adding spice to diet may help, won"™t hurt patients with diabetes

Published October 6, 2008, 12:25 pm, TCPalm.com

People with diabetes face a daily challenge keeping their diets under control. Proper balance of food groups, avoiding excess in food and drink, and getting enough exercise is the mantra. Then, a new study comes out saying that herbs and spices can protect against high blood sugar.

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Diabetes Forecast Takes A Look Back And A Step Forward

Published October 6, 2008, 11:07 am, Medical News Today

For 60 years, Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), has been bringing crucial information to people with diabetes. The October issue celebrates the magazine's 60th anniversary with a major redesign that takes on a more contemporary look and includes new features on research, nutrition, and treatment.

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Just one exercise session speeds fat metabolism

Published October 6, 2008, 10:26 am, Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A single bout of exercise helps obese individuals boost their body's fat-burning rate and improve their metabolic health, results of a small study confirm.

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Side-Effects of Antipsychotics

Published October 6, 2008, 8:00 am, Psych Central

A new federally funded study will examine ways to control the metabolic side effects associated with the use of the newer atypical antipsychotic medications in children with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The use of atypical antipsychotic medications to treat children and adolescents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder is relatively common, but the side [...]

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Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival

Published October 6, 2008, 6:49 am, ABC 7 El Paso

By Amanda Gardner , HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are overweight and who have high insulin levels when they are diagnosed with...

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