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Diabetes Is Predicted by Fatty Liver Indices
Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010
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Two recently published indices of liver fat are predictive of diabetes in both men and women. The association was independent of traditional risk factors for diabetes such as glucose, diabetes in the family, insulin, sedentarity, smoking and alcohol consumption.
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Simple Blood Test Predicts Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes Among Healthy Women
Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010
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Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The result of a simple blood test may be the earliest alert to doctors and patients to implement lifestyle changes that may delay or prevent the onset of the disease.
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Diabetes Damage Similar to Lung Impairment Found in Smokers
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Lung impairment similar to that found in smokers has been found in a study that included 3,182 patients with diabetes and 27,080 control subjects. Researchers found that diabetes can damage the lungs in ways that are similar to smokers.
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Teens with Type 2 Diabetes Have Brain Abnormalities
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Obese adolescents with Type 2 diabetes have diminished cognitive performance and subtle abnormalities in the brain, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center found.
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Nutritional Labeling and Point-of-Purchase Signs Work to Make Better Choices
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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With over 30% of U.S. adults obese, the significant adverse health effects of obesity (including heart disease and diabetes) are widespread throughout the country. Two published studies shed light on behaviors regarding food choices and good nutrition and report on how nutritional labeling and point-of-purchase signs are influencing healthy food choices.
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Four Cups of Tea, Coffee Seem to Protect Against Diabetes
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Drinking lots of coffee and tea every day -- even decaf -- might keep diabetes away, new research shows. Each additional cup of coffee consumed in a day was associated with a 7% reduction in the excess risk of diabetes.
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AADE: Diabetes Training Programs Trims Healthcare Costs
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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A group that promotes education and awareness around diabetes is calling on the government and private insurers to use diabetes education as a cost-saving strategy.
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Why Some Obese People Go On to Become Diabetic While Others Do Not
Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010
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It is common to find obese people (even morbidly obese people) who are healthier than their condition would normally allow.
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More Evidence Actos and Avandia Increases Risk of Bone Fracture
Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010
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The popular diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia boost the risk of fracture in older women, according to findings from a new study that echo those of earlier research.
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Long-Term Metformin Raises Risk for B12 Deficiency
Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010
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That metformin use is associated with lower blood B12 levels has been observed previously.
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