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The Versatile Benefits of Red Wine and Component Resveratrol Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2009

Moderate red wine consumption is known to have many benefits, including protection against heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions, and is believed to be the ultimate answer to the “French paradox.” Red wine is a complex chemical mix, with many of its constituents believed to benefit the human body in some form. Polyphenols, especially resveratrol, are believed to be a particularly important component of red wine when considering health benefits, and a recent review has displayed the far-reaching potential for these compounds.

Three New Weight-Loss Drugs Show Benefits for Diabetics Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Three investigational diet drugs hold promise for preventing and treating diabetes. The findings show that the drugs can help "halt the progression towards Type 2 diabetes.

Liraglutide Reverses Prediabetes 90% Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Researchers at the ADA reported that Liraglutide reverses prediabetes indices in most obese patients with existing prediabetes.

International Expert Committee Recommends A1c Test to Diagnose Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009

An international expert committee assembled by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), International Diabetes Federation (IDF), and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) is recommending the A1c assay as the new test for the diagnosis of diabetes.

Regular Diabetes Screening Saves on Health Care Costs Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

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.

Poll: Prevention Top Health Reform Priority For Americans Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

Health reform proposals that emphasize prevention will have broad support.

More Whole-Grain Awareness Needed in School Cafeterias Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

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.

Samurai Karate Studio Announces Participation in Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes® Community Action Project™ (MADDCAP™) Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

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.

Glucose Metabolism a Cause for Violent Alcoholism? Posted: Monday, June 01, 2009

Many violent crimes are committed by intoxicated individuals, and the reason might be low glycogen levels. This finding suggests a totally novel form for preventing violent crime.

New Free Prevention Resource for Your Endo's Office & Online Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2009

A free resource designed to educate patients about ways to successfully manage their diabetes was revealed at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 18th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress: “The Power of Prevention Magazine”

 

 

 

 

 

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