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Disturbed Eating Common in Young Diabetic Girls

Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Young diabetic girls experience eating disturbances significantly more often than do those without the condition.
Given these findings, the researchers conclude that "screening and prevention programs for this high-risk group should begin in the preteen years."

Worldwide Diabetes Will Double By 2030

Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004

U.S. will have over 30 million,but the most significant increases are expected in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa and India.
“The human and economic costs of this epidemic are enormous,” Wild and her colleagues noted. “A concerted, global initiative is required to address the diabetes epidemic.”

Florida Man Battles Weather On Trek For Diabetes Awareness

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Andy Mandell said he has learned one thing for sure after spending a few months in Montana: The weather simply can't be trusted.
But rain, snow, sleet or hail -- or wind, or lightning -- won't stop Mandell from completing his 10,000-mile walk around the United States to raise awareness of diabetes.

Florida Man Battles Weather On Trek For Diabetes Awareness

Posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Andy Mandell said he has learned one thing for sure after spending a few months in Montana: The weather simply can't be trusted.

But rain, snow, sleet or hail -- or wind, or lightning -- won't stop Mandell from completing his 10,000-mile walk around the United States to raise awareness of diabetes

Diabetes Will Double By 2030

Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

The figures are based on a stable obesity rate, but the rate will go up even higher if, as expected, more and more people become overweight, eat a "Western diet" and stop exercising, the researchers said

Poor A1c Tests Related to Low Health Literacy in America

Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

As many as 90 million American adults lack the reading and math skills needed to understand basic health information and navigate the U.S. healthcare system, according to a report issued Thursday by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).

How To Impact Your Patients Lifestyles in 20 Minutes! Part 3

Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2004

One of the first things we discussed was the A1c test and the results. Asked them if they understood what the A1c number meant? Over 98% could not answer the question.The Quality of Life Number also known as the A1c tells them how well they are controlling their diabetes. The A1c tells them their risk for getting all the complications from diabetes, and it also tells if we are more susceptible to every other disease.

How To Impact Your Patients Lifestyles in 20 Minutes! Part 2

Posted: Monday, April 05, 2004

Over the next few weeks I will share with you my experiences in traveling to 15 small towns in central Illinois and providing diabetes education for over 450 patients. There are a number of stories I will share with you and provide you information from what I learned and used to help patients with diabetes take better control.

How To Impact Your Patients Lifestyles in 20 Minutes! Part 2

Posted: Monday, April 05, 2004

Over the next few weeks I will share with you my experiences in traveling to 15 small towns in central Illinois and providing diabetes education for over 450 patients. There are a number of stories I will share with you and provide you information from what I learned and used to help patients with diabetes take better control

Program Aims For Self-Diagnosis Test For Diabetes – Diabetes Detection Initiative

Posted: Monday, April 05, 2004

Called the Diabetes Detection Initiative, the project's core is getting thousands of people to ask themselves if they are at risk for diabetes. Some 250,000 fliers with a brief questionnaire are being distributed throughout Oakland -- one of 10 cities nationwide chosen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to participate