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More Black Children Dying From Diabetes

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Black children with diabetes face a death rate twice as high as that for white children, new U.S. government research shows.

Possible To Predict Type 2 in Early Childhood

Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007

It may be possible to predict which kids are most likely to mature into adults with type 2 diabetes - and to nip that risk in the bud. A new study spotlights two key strategies.

Unique Idea: Have Government Subsidize Fruits and Vegetables

Posted: Friday, November 02, 2007

Doctors tell lawmakers to subsidize salads, vegetables and fruit, not fat don't exercise is going to cost them and the taxpayers, plus they will lose years from their lifespan.

New Age- and Sex-Specific Cholesterol Cutoff Values for Teens

Posted: Friday, September 07, 2007

Investigators have made the first attempt at developing age- and sex-specific lipoprotein threshold concentrations for adolescents. The major advantage of the new cutoff points is that they reflect the natural fluctuations in cholesterol levels that occur with growth and maturation, say the authors.

Treating Gestational Diabetes Reduces Childhood Obesity

Posted: Friday, September 07, 2007

Treating gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy may reduce the child's risk of becoming obese, according to the results of a new study.

75% of Children With Hypertension Are Undiagnosed

Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007

High blood pressure is something you may not associate with children, but some kids do have it, and it can mean serious health problems.

Maternal Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia Increases Risk to Fetus

Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007

Researchers call for re-evaluation of gestational diabetes diagnosis and treatment criteria.

No Diet Foods for Kids-Can Lead to Obesity

Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2007

A new study reveals low-calorie foods and drinks made to taste like high-calorie foods and drinks may actually lead to overeating and obesity. If you hope to curb the obesity epidemic in your children, don't feed them diet foods or drinks.

Type 2 Diabetes Devastating for Teens

Posted: Friday, June 01, 2007

"The complications associated with adolescents' type 2 diabetes seems to behave differently than in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes."

These complications may be present at the time of diagnosis, and their rate of progression may be higher than in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes Drug Use Triples for Girls

Posted: Friday, May 25, 2007

The number of adolescent girls taking drugs for Type 2 diabetes nearly tripled in just five years.