Category Archives: Diabetes

David Cameron promises Olympic Games health ‘legacy’

David Cameron is to announce the setting-up of a £10m science research centre on the site of the Olympic drug-testing laboratories.

The “phenome” facility will allow better understanding of physical characteristics such as hair and eye colour, as well as diseases including dementia and diabetes.

The prime minister will say the UK can “lead the world” in the research field.

He will address 500 leading figures from the global health industry.

Alzheimer’s gene ‘diabetes link’

Scientists say they have identified a possible genetic link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.

It has been known for some time that people with diabetes have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but not why this is so.

Now US researchers writing in Genetics say a study of worms has indicated a known Alzheimer’s gene also plays a role in the way insulin is processed.

Dementia experts said more work in humans was now needed.

This awareness week will let other carers know that there is support available

The work of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others is being highlighted as part of an awareness- raising week.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Scunthorpe Telegraph

Carers’ Week runs from Thursday, June 14 until Friday, June 22, and is being marked with a variety of events across North Lincolnshire.

  1. Carer Marion Hirst, who works at the Carer Support Centre in Brigg

The last census results revealed there were 16,000 carers in the region although the figure is now estimated to be even higher.

Now, in the run-up to the week, carers have shared their experiences.

Marion Hirst, 51, of Goxhill, has been a carer for the past 12 years.

She said: “I originally became a carer to look after my mum, who had dementia and mobility problems.”

Since her mother passed away, Marion now looks after her father, Cecil Hardy, 87, who has diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a prostate problem which means he needs a catheter.