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Loud Snoring, Insomnia Symptoms Linked to Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Posted: Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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Loud snoring, difficulty falling asleep and "un-refreshing" sleep may each predict development of the metabolic syndrome.
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Half of U.S. Could Have Diabetes or Prediabetes within Ten Years
Posted: Monday, December 06, 2010
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More than half of Americans will have diabetes or be prediabetic by 2020 at a cost to the U.S. health care system of $3.35 trillion if current trends go on unabated, according to analysis of a new Report "The United States of Diabetes: Challenges and Opportunities in the Decade Ahead."
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Curbing the Diabetes and Prediabetes Epidemic
Posted: Monday, December 06, 2010
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By the year 2020, 52% of adults in the U.S. could be prediabetic or diabetic, up from about 40% today according to a new report.
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International Diabetes Federation, Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Paul and Mira Sorvino and Nick Jonas Join Mediaplanet ...
Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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International Diabetes Federation, Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Paul and Mira Sorvino and Nick Jonas Join Mediaplanet to Educate and Inspire Those Suffering From Diabetes
In celebration of Diabetes Awareness Month, Mediaplanet Publishing today released a Unite for Diabetes report within the USA Today in markets with the highest prevalence of diabetes. The aim of the report is to educate and inspire those suffering from diabetes to take control of their disease. The report will be distributed to over 1.5 million readers.
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CDC: Diabetes Cases Could Triple by 2050
Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010
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Older, more diverse population and longer lifespans contribute to increase.
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Traffic Can Increase Risk for Diabetes
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Urban air pollution -- especially the particles and gases spewed by heavy traffic -- can increase a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes according to a new German study. People with chronic inflammation may be especially vulnerable.
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AADE Stresses the Treatment of Obesity as a Means of Preventing Diabetes
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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The American Association of Diabetes Educators has issued a formal position statement and set of recommendations urging diabetes educators to proactively address obesity as a means of preventing the onset of Type 2 diabetes, managing complications for those who already have the disease, and creating a savings for the overall health care system.
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Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers.
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A1c Test for Diagnosis Not Perfect: Study
Posted: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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The limited sensitivity of the A1C test may result in missed or delayed diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, whereas the use of current OGTT criteria will fail to identify a high proportion of individuals with A1C >6.5%. Further studies and discussion are needed before revising guidelines for Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
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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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