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Lifestyle Change Cuts Weight, CVD Risk in Diabetes Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2006

Control group had lost a mean of 8.3% of their body weight. One-year data obtained from a large, federally funded trial have shown that intensive lifestyle intervention can produce significant weight loss and reduce cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Three Years Later, Participants in the Diabetes Prevention Study Still Benefiting Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2006

The effects of lifestyle intervention on diabetes risk do not disappear after active counseling has stopped, a new follow-up of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study shows.

Weight Loss Is The Key to Diabetes Prevention Posted: Thursday, November 02, 2006

Every kilogram of weight loss resulted in 16% reduction of diabetes risk.

One-Third of U.S. Youth Not Physically Fit Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

Approximately one-third of boys and girls age 12 to 19 in the United States do not meet standards for physical fitness. Low physical fitness during adolescence tends to track into adulthood, so it becomes obvious why we are seeing more kids with type 2 diabetes.

EASD Recommends Earlier Insulin Therapy, Don’t Wait 4-6 years! Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

A Consensus Report launched at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is calling for urgent action to drastically improve the management of diabetes, particularly urging the increased acceptance of insulin. All patients with Type 2 diabetes, if they live long enough will require insulin.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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