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How To Impact Your Patients Lifestyles in 20 Minutes!

Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2004

The program focused on each patient receiving 20 minutes of diabetes education by appointment. In addition each patient learned how to use an alternate site meter, were given a free A1c test and explained reasons for starting type 2 patients on insulin.

Diabetes Patients Not Reducing Risk Factors for Vascular Disease

Posted: Friday, February 27, 2004

Only 7.3% of those at risk for vascular disease are reducing their risk by controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) calls for greater awareness of healthy target standards

Lifestyle Modification Shown to Be Effective, But Physicians Approach Lacking

Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2004

Individuals with impaired glucose tolerance can reduce their chance of developing the disease by 58% through lifestyle modification

Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes: Data From Recent Trials

Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2004

Although the study populations differed by race and ethnicity, the mean BMI, and the intensity of the lifestyle intervention provided, all investigators found substantial diabetes risk reduction with modest weight loss and increased physical activity.

Diseases Linked to Obesity and Insulin Resistance: Obesity: Building A Program For Success

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Incentives need to be built into each patients program individually and something they can relate to. Part of the challenge in tackling this recidivistic clientele is overcoming boredom. Try doing this by offering varied menu choices when making suggestions.

Early Fitness Protects Middle Age Hearts

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Fitness in early adulthood greatly reduces the likelihood of developing high blood pressure and diabetes -- both major risk factors for heart disease and stroke -- in middle age, a new study has found.

Right Cooking Oil Key to Avoiding Trans Fats

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Many consumers were unaware that food processing can turn many of the most popular cooking oils into ticking time bombs for arteries.Those little bombs are "trans fats," which the government has deemed dangerous enough to require labeling in U.S. food products beginning in 2006.

Using A Pedometer To Increase Your Walking

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Public health recommendations suggest that everyone should accumulate 30-60 minutes or more of moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, on a daily basis. But how do you know if you are walking enough? The most effective way of ensuring adequate activity following this recommendation is to monitor your daily behavior using a pedometer.

Being Overweight in Middle-Age Linked to Poor Health in Later Years

Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Having a higher body mass index in middle age may be associated with a poorer health and quality of life in older age.

New Fasting Glucose Level Means More Prediabetes

Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2003

New guidelines from the American Diabetes Association will place even more people into the “prediabetes” category. At least 20% more which, could mean 30 million people with “prediabetes.”