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Study Shows Leptin Combats Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

University of Florida researchers have discovered the appetite-controlling hormone leptin could also combat type 2 diabetes as more Americans pack on extra pounds.

Don’t Supersize: NIH Study Shows Eating French Fries Increases Risk for Diabetes Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

84,555 registered female nurses were followed up for 20 years and they found that eating potatoes, especially french fries, is associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. See McDonald’s answer to the results.

Man Walking To Raise Awareness of Diabetes Posted: Monday, September 25, 2006

Andy Mandell has insulin dependent diabetes, but he is not letting that stop him. He wanted to inform people about Type 2 Diabetes, so he went for a walk. He has completed more than 7,650 miles with the last leg of tour ahead of him. He has 10,000 miles to cover.

Dream Study Results Positive, but LifeStyle Intervention Better Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

With less side effects then in the Dream Study and a much lower cost, study shows weight loss is the key factor in reducing diabetes risk for high-risk, overweight individuals.

Galvus® Demonstrates Powerful Blood Sugar Reductions In Phase III Studies Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

Galvus dropped A1c by 1.8% without weight gain.

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.

Weight Loss Should be the Primary Intervention for Risk of Diabetes Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2006

In a randomized trial with 1079 participants, for over 3 years it was found that for every 2 pounds of weight loss there was a 16% reduction in risk.

Physical Activity Shrinks Abdominal Fat Cells Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Physical activity may be especially helpful in reducing the size of fat cells around the waistline -- more so than diet alone. That's important, because fat specifically in the abdomen has been linked to the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

`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?"

Diabetes Prevalence Outstrips National Growth Rate and More Posted: Wednesday, August 09, 2006

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a 50% increase in the prevalence of diabetes from 1997 to 2004.

 

 

 

 

 

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