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New
cases of Type 1 diabetes more common in winter
A new study
suggests children under 15 could be more likely to develop Type 1
diabetes in winter, reveals leading health charity Diabetes UK.
Analysis of data of 31,000 children from 105 diabetes centres across
53 countries found a correlation between the season and the onset of
Type 1 diabetes. Of the 42 centres that exhibited this seasonal
trend, 28 centres had peaks of diagnosis in winter and 33 had
troughs in summer.
The study, published in the journal Diabetic Medicine, also found
that diabetes centres further away from the equator were more likely
to have greater numbers of new cases in winter. This winter trend
was more prevalent in boys as well as in both sexes from the older
age groups (5 to 14 years old).
Victoria King, Diabetes UK Research Manager, said:- “'Results
from previous studies in this area have been conflicting but this
larger study shows a stronger correlation which is interesting,
especially as we still don't know exactly why Type 1 diabetes
develops. Investigating why we might be seeing this pattern
could tell us more about what may be triggering the development of
Type 1 diabetes. Despite this, the study looked at correlations over
a relatively short period of time and not all centres that took part
in the study showed the correlation between seasonality and
diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes so more data are needed before
more definite conclusions can be drawn.”
Lead author of the study, Elena Moltchanova, Statistician at the
National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, said:-
“Numerous reasons have been suggested for the apparent seasonality
of the onset of Type 1 diabetes. These include a seasonal
variation in people’s levels of blood glucose and insulin, seasonal
viral infections, the fact that young people tend to eat more and do
less physical activity during winter months and, similarly, that
summer holidays provide a rest from school stress and more
opportunity to play outdoors.”
Type 1 diabetes develops if the body is unable to produce any
insulin. This type of diabetes usually appears before the age of 40.
Type 1 diabetes is the least common of the 2 main types, accounting
for between 5 and 15% of all people with the condition but almost
all cases in children. You cannot prevent Type 1 diabetes and the
condition develops when the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
have been destroyed. It is not known for sure why these cells have
been damaged but the most likely cause is an abnormal reaction of
the body to the cells. This may be triggered by a viral or other
infection.
To find out more about diabetes visit
www.diabetes.org.uk.
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Liverpool
is a millionaires’ playground!!!
MORE THAN £1M is being spent on
22 play areas across Liverpool – and the city council is asking
young people what they want in them.
By April 2011, 20 existing sites for 8-13 year olds will be
modernised and upgraded, and 2 brand new play areas will be created
in Rice Lane and Newsham Park. The cash has come from the
government’s Playbuilder scheme, which aims to improve children’s
physical health and wellbeing, and Liverpool Active City. The
first dozen will be completed by April 2010, and a series of
roadshows asking children what they would like the initial 12 to
look like starts on Monday 24 August.
Executive member for the environment, Councillor Berni Turner,
said:- “These schemes will benefit many thousands of young
people, giving them the chance to take part in regular exercise and
interact with other children. Many of the play areas are
located within our outstandingly beautiful parks and open spaces,
allowing whole families to exercise together.”
During the consultation, young people will be asked their views on
the design and layout of the playgrounds. Schools, residents, local
businesses and elected members will also be consulted. The
imaginative questionnaire takes into account that play does not just
take place in specially built playgrounds, but also in more natural
environments such as trees and woodland.
Executive member for safer, stronger communities, Councillor Marilyn
Fielding, added:- "If we want our young people to play safely,
it is vital we create top quality facilities for them to enjoy.
Well planned and well supported playgrounds help improve children's
well being, promote healthy living and encourage them to play
together.”
The first 12 play areas, to be completed by April 2010, are:-
• Princes Park
• Warbreck Moor
• Walton Hall Park
• Calderstones Park
• Doric Park
• Muirhead Avenue
• Crown Street
• Banks Road
• Dovecot Park
• The Venny (Speke)
• Longmoor Lane
• Picton Playground
The remaining schemes, which will be completed in 2010-11, are:-
• Newsham Park (brand new)
• Rice Lane (brand new)
• Croxteth Park
• Sefton Park
• Wavertree Botanic Park
• Parkhill Public Open Space
• Long Lane Recreation Ground
• Northway
• St Martins Recreation Ground
• Upper Hill Street
The last consultation will be held at the following locations:-
Thursday 27 August 2009,
Walton Community Library, Evered Avenue from 10am to 12:30pm and
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Walton Lifestyles, Walton Hall Avenue from 1pm to 3:30pm
Friday 28 August 2009
Dovecot Mac, Back Dovecot Place, L14 from 10am to 12:30pm followed
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