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Genetic Link Between Heart Disease and Gum Disease Found
Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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A genetic link between gum disease (periodontitis) and heart disease has been discovered by German scientists. This could be an important finding for those with diabetes because of the increased risk of heart disease to gum disease The association between periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for years, but a genetic link between the conditions hadn't been confirmed. The University of Kiel team found that the two diseases share a genetic variant on chromosome 9.
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Hardened Arteries Threaten Obese, Diabetic Youth
Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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An examination of the neck arteries of today's obese or diabetic young people bodes ill for their future health, researchers report.
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Regular Diabetes Screening Saves on Health Care Costs
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009
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Approximately 24 million Americans are believed to have diabetes, but nearly 6 million diabetics are undiagnosed. Upwards of 60 million Americans are demonstrating signs of pre-diabetes as well, many being unaware of their condition and the associated risks. From an economic standpoint, a new study has concluded that more active screening and treatment for pre-diabetes and undiagnosed diabetes, will actually save money for health care systems overall.
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Poll: Prevention Top Health Reform Priority For Americans
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009
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Health reform proposals that emphasize prevention will have broad support.
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More Whole-Grain Awareness Needed in School Cafeterias
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009
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A large reason for high and rising rates child obesity is that children often consume unbalanced diets, packed with empty calories. One example of this is that children consume very few whole-grain products, especially with their school lunches, a fact that many in the nutritional and pediatric fields hope to change. Unfortunately, according to a recent study, those involved in student lunch programs, such as cafeteria workers and “food-service directors”, know little more about the benefits of whole-grain products than the fat children do.
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Samurai Karate Studio Announces Participation in Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes® Community Action Project™ (MADDCAP™)
Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009
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Samurai Karate Studio is pleased to announce their participation in a new martial art's program, called MADDCAP, or Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes Community Action Project. According to Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for SKS, this new program will be part of the curriculum that SKS teaches that will include information about the disease, the risk factors, warning signs, complications and ways to prevent the disease through attention to nutrition and exercise.
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Calls For More International Diabetes Funding
Posted: Friday, May 15, 2009
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At a recent international meeting concerning non-communicable diseases, held in Doha, Qatar, professor Martin Slink, the president of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), stressed the importance of more funding for diabetes, as well as other non-communicable diseases. Professor Slink specifically urged that an international effort to fight these diseases be added to the United Nations millennium development goals (MDGs).
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Low Levels of Vitamin D Cause Problems for Acutely Ill Diabetic Patients
Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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A group of endocrinologists in Sydney have observed that very sick patients tend to have very low levels of Vitamin D. The sicker they are, the lower the levels.
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Metabolic Syndrome Increases Salt Sensitivity
Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009
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The blood pressure of patients with metabolic syndrome showed significantly greater sensitivity to high- and low-sodium diets compared with a control group, researchers found.
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New Techniques Link Pre-Diabetes to Sleeping Disorders
Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2009
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Using new advanced technological techniques, researchers have recently found convincing evidence that sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is closely linked to decreased insulin sensitivity, and other pre-diabetic conditions.
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