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Birthplace Weighs Heavily on Immigrant Weight and Risk for Diabetes Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Where a US immigrant was born could play a significant role in how many pounds they pack on after arriving in America, according to a new study.

Low-Carb Diet May Increase Bad Cholesterol Levels Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Cutting down on carbs may help people lose weight, but it may not be so good for lowering cholesterol, new research shows.

Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Stroke Risk Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

Drinking just one cup of coffee a day -- either regular or decaffeinated -- was associated with a 30% reduced risk of stroke, a large, prospective study showed.

Chocolate Linked to Lower Stroke and Stroke Mortality Risk Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

A new systematic review suggests higher chocolate consumption may be associated with a lower risk for incident stroke and stroke-related mortality.

Unfit at 20, Diabetes at 40 Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

Twenty-somethings who aren't physically fit may be at an increased risk of developing diabetes in middle age, researchers said.

Lasting Benefit Seen for Lifestyle Changes, Metformin in Diabetes Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

For people at risk for Type 2 diabetes, a combination of diet, exercise and, to a lesser extent, treatment with metformin can help keep the disease at bay for 10 years, researchers said.

Diabetes Tied to Poor Impulse Control Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Patients with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes were significantly more likely to show poor impulse control in psychological testing than healthy people, researchers said. The findings could help explain why diabetic patients find it difficult to make the recommended lifestyle adjustments such as avoiding high-fat foods and maintaining daily exercise.

Aggressive Treatment for Type 2's Should Begin at Diagnosis Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

A year and a half ago, San Antonio's Dr. Ralph DeFronzo stood before thousands of doctors and told them the way most treat their diabetic patients just doesn't work very well and we need to be more aggressive. What we are doing now is just not working. A lengthy paper signed by DeFronzo and 15 other diabetes experts from the United States and Europe, slated for publication, also argues against the current ADA guidelines.

Metformin Decreases BMI in Pre-Diabetic Adolescents Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Metformin XR (extended release formulation) appears to cause a decrease in body mass index (BMI) in non-diabetic obese adolescents when combined with a lifestyle intervention program.

Preventing Diabetes for Ten Years Plus Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Ten-year follow-up of diabetes incidence and weight loss in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study.

 

 

 

 

 

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