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164 Million Obese Adults by 2030

Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2011

Half of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030 if current trends continue, a new report shows.

Physical Inactivity Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2011

Physical inactivity may play a key role in the development of Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Agree on Screening for Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011

ACOG agrees on the approach to screening and diagnosis for GDM in the continued absence of an international consensus on whether the benefits of some screening approaches outweigh the costs.

NIH Research Model Predicts Weight With Varying Diet, Exercise Changes

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011

Findings challenge one-size-fits-all weight assumptions.

Self-Monitoring Can Improve Glucose Control for Type 2's

Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011

When it comes to self-monitoring of blood glucose, it's not the quantity that matters, it's the quality of the testing.

Two Years of Obesity Increases Risk of Death by 7 Percent

Posted: Sunday, August 28, 2011

A study found that participants face a 7% increase in mortality risk for every two years of being obese, while every 10 years of obesity more than doubles the risk of all-cause mortality.

Moderate Exercise for 15 Minutes Daily Improves Survival 14 Percent

Posted: Saturday, August 27, 2011

The minimal amount of physical activity to reduce mortality risk is 15 minutes a day of moderate-intensity exercise, according to the results of a prospective cohort study. Each additional 15 minutes was associated with a further reduction in all-cause mortality risk by 4% and in all-cancer mortality risk by 1%.

Diabetes Death 50 Percent Higher among Hispanics

Posted: Saturday, August 27, 2011

According to the latest findings from a landmark San Antonio-led study, diabetes seems to be deadlier for Mexican Americans than for Anglos, and much deadlier for diabetes patients living in Mexico.

Antioxidant Spices Reduce Negative Effects of High-Fat Meals by 30 Percent

Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2011

Eating a diet rich in spices, like turmeric and cinnamon, reduces the body's negative responses to eating high-fat meals, according to Penn State researchers.

Diabetes Treatment Should Be Gender-based

Posted: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Data on 3,000 participants found a significant difference in lipid, amino acid and other metabolites between males and females. The findings underscore the need for gender-specific treatments for diabetes and other metabolic disorders.