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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.

Pioglitazone Demonstrates Significant Improvements in Cardiovascular Outcomes Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

Actos® (pioglitazone HCl), an oral antidiabetic medication, demonstrated significant cardiovascular benefits in reducing the risk of heart attack and/or stroke and acute coronary syndrome in patients with type 2 diabetes.

A Mid-Summer’s Night DREAM: Diabetes Prevention (Part 2- Ramipril Arm) Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

The Dream Study also found that the ACE-inhibitor Altace (ramipril) does not prevent type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose metabolism.

Overweight Youths Should be Treated for Obesity Much Earlier to Prevent Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Watchful waiting when faced with overweight preschoolers and elementary school children is poor pediatric practice.

Leading US Hospitals Serving Fast Food Sends Mixed Message Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

It is deplorable for a doctor to lecture a patient on taking more careful precautions against heart disease, while there is McDonald's in the hospital's lobby serving a fried-food lunch."

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.

Herbal Remedy Promising Against Diabetes Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

The purified plant extract berberine, can reduce weight and improve glucose control.

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.

Weight Loss Should be the Primary Intervention for Risk of Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006

In a randomized trial with 1079 participants, for over 3 years it was found that for every 2 pounds of weight loss there was a 16% reduction in risk.

 

 

 

 

 

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