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Diabetes is Now Diagnosed in 1 in 523 Young People Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

This places diabetes among the more common chronic illnesses of youth, the researchers report, striking 1.82 children per 1,000, compared with 1.24 per 1,000 with cancer and 120 per 1,000 with asthma.

One-Third of U.S. Youth Not Physically Fit Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2006

Approximately one-third of boys and girls age 12 to 19 in the United States do not meet standards for physical fitness. Low physical fitness during adolescence tends to track into adulthood, so it becomes obvious why we are seeing more kids with type 2 diabetes.

Overweight Youths Should be Treated for Obesity Much Earlier to Prevent Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Watchful waiting when faced with overweight preschoolers and elementary school children is poor pediatric practice.

High-Intensity Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Children Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

Improved cardiovascular fitness (CVF) and body fatness during childhood and adolescence has been associated with a healthier cardiovascular profile not only during these years but also later in life.

Most Children With Type 1 Diabetes Can Achieve Good Glycemic Control Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

In clinical practice, more than two-thirds of children with type 1 diabetes who receive intensive treatment are able to attain glycemic targets.

New Wireless Device Aids in Diabetes Treatment Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Using the close-proximity wireless communications standard known as near-field communications (NFC) the device will link glucometers and insulin pumps.

Diabetic Youths Have Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Children and adolescents with diabetes commonly have additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new report.

`Mr. Diabetes®' Talks the Talk and Walks the Walk Posted: Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Walking down Commonwealth Avenue, on approximately the 7,500th mile of his perimeter walk around the United States, Andy ``Mr. Diabetes®" Mandell spotted his latest target. ``Hi, may I talk to you for a minute?" Mandell asked the young man walking toward him. ``Do you know anyone with diabetes?"

Early-Onset of Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Early Death Posted: Wednesday, August 09, 2006

The onset of type 2 diabetes before age 20 was associated with an increased risk of early kidney failure and death between ages 25 to 55, according to researchers.

Study Backs Pill Use for Neonatal Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, August 09, 2006

The small number of diabetics who were diagnosed early in infancy may be spared a lifetime of insulin shots, according to new research.

 

 

 

 

 

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