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Diabetes's Spread Will Exceed All Predictions, Study Finds

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

The World Health Organization's estimate of 39 percent growth in diabetes cases between 2000 and 2030 may be an underestimate, according to a study of cases in Canada. At least 171 million people have diabetes worldwide, and the number will climb to 366 million by 2030, WHO estimates.

Exercise Pivotal In Preventing And Fighting Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

A new study says that acute exercise - as little as 15 minutes a day - can have a profound influence on preventing and fighting the disease.

Diabetics Ignoring Exercise Advice

Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007

The higher the A1c, the less likely they will increase their physical activity.

Bile Acid-Binding Resin Treats Diabetes

Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Colestimide, a resin that binds and eliminates bile acids, seems to be an effective treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes -- according to a new report.

Study: Most Diabetics Don't Exercise

Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Doctors don’t have the time to teach and patients are too busy to do what is necessary to improve their health! Medical professionals have to do more!

Insulin Glargine Benefits Uncontrolled Type 2’s on Oral Meds Without Weight Gain

Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007

Over 2000 type 2 patients lower their A1c 1.7 pts when insulin gargine is added to their oral therapy without weight gain.

Diabetes Drug Reverses SGA-Related Weight Gain

Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Taking metformin with antipsychotic drugs, may counteract the weight gain and possible diagnosis of diabetes.

Type 2’s Unrealistic About Calories

Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006

New research suggests that obese adults with diabetes often say they eat less than they actually do -- a problem that can hinder management of the disease, according to researchers.

Exercise Vs. Diet To Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006

Caloric reduction and exercise-induced weight loss both substantially improve risk factors for type 2 diabetes; however, one approach does not appear to be better than the other, a study shows.

Eating Slowly Reduces Caloric Intake by 70%

Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006

“Put your forks down between bites.” Simple yet effective, so start reminding your patients of this simple fact, of eating more slowly can help improve their diabetes.