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India Faces Diabetes Crisis Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

A surge in diabetes cases in India threatens the whole health care system. The cost for the increase in diabetes is estimated to be over 250 billion dollars.

Diabetes Will Cripple Health Budgets Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

The growing diabetes epidemic could cripple healthcare budgets in coming decades, particularly in eastern countries.

Man Walking To Raise Awareness of Diabetes Posted: Monday, September 25, 2006

Andy Mandell has insulin dependent diabetes, but he is not letting that stop him. He wanted to inform people about Type 2 Diabetes, so he went for a walk. He has completed more than 7,650 miles with the last leg of tour ahead of him. He has 10,000 miles to cover.

Dream Study Results Positive, but LifeStyle Intervention Better Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

With less side effects then in the Dream Study and a much lower cost, study shows weight loss is the key factor in reducing diabetes risk for high-risk, overweight individuals.

Experts Question the Benefits of Identifying Genes for Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

At the same time researchers from a British medical school laid claim to genetic research that could help to prevent the illness.

Lowering Blood Pressure: Take a Hike! Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Three or four short, brisk walks throughout the day can be more helpful to people watching their blood pressure than one continuous bout of exercise, Indiana University researchers report.

High-Intensity Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Children Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

Improved cardiovascular fitness (CVF) and body fatness during childhood and adolescence has been associated with a healthier cardiovascular profile not only during these years but also later in life.

Physical Activity Reduces Mortality in Older Adults Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

New research suggests that "free-living" activity has a beneficial effect that reduces the risk of mortality among older adults who are generally healthy.

Diabetes Better Managed In The UK Than The USA Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

When patients have access to free healthcare, they have better clinical outcomes.

Immune Markers Indicate Diabetes Risk and Response to Lifestyle Changes Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006

Immune mediators appear to be associated with development of type 2 diabetes. Moreover, a different set of markers predicts which patients are more likely to respond to lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of diabetes.

 

 

 

 

 

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