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Reason for Rebound Weight Gain Found

Posted: Monday, January 12, 2004

Insulin resistance one of the culprits for weight gain after losing weight.Plasma levels of norepinephrine, insulin, and leptin can help to predict which patients will rebound after a successful weight loss program, a new study suggests.

Hyperglycemia As A Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Posted: Friday, January 09, 2004

The presence of CHD (coronary heart disease) before the onset of clinical diabetes provides strong evidence for a strategy of diabetes prevention in at-risk patients.Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have a 2- to 4-fold increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and a 4-fold increase in mortality from CHD.

Weight Loss with Xenical Reduces Threat of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, January 09, 2004

Patients who achieve weight loss with Xenical® (orlistat) have a significantly reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

US Health Quality, Access Show Need for Improvement

Posted: Wednesday, January 07, 2004

Only 20.7% of patients said they had received all five major tests in the past 1 or 2 years ((annual retinal eye exam, influenza exam, Hba1c, foot exams, and bi-annual lipid profiles).

Magnesium May Help Prevent Development of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2004

Magnesium-containing foods can prevent development of type 2 diabetes in both men and women, according to the results of a large cohart trial.A second cohort study in the same issue showed a similar benefit, especially for overweight women

Short Moms and Fat Dads Equals Diabetes for a Generation

Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2004

A short mom and a fat dad are more likely to produce underweight babies who turn in to overweight adults with increased risk for diabetes.

Staying In Shape Staves Off Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2004

High-fit women were 70 percent less likely to develop diabetes than low-fit women. "For every additional minute on the treadmill, there was a 14-percent reduction in the risk of developing diabetes," the investigators report.

Surgical Treatment May Cure Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2004

Gastric bypass surgery, a well-established treatment for morbid obesity , may cure Type 2 diabetes even in individuals who are not overweight, according to a groundbreaking new study.

Type 2 Diabetes Glycemic Control From 1988 to 2000, Better But Worse?

Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2004

Diabetes is controlled in only 36% of the participants, despite recommendations for early diagnosis and aggressive treatment in recent years.

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.