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First Nonprescription Diet Drug Alli Wins U.S. Approval
Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
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At least 6 million Americans expected to buy Alli at a cost of 2 dollars a day, beginning this summer. For those that don’t reduce their fat intake while taking Alli, will be in for a surprise.
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Older Adults Face Double Whammy When It Comes to Body Fat
Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
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According to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. Up until age 80, older adults not only gain fat as they age – but because of the obesity epidemic – they actually begin their older years fatter.
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A First in Pre-Diabetes Intervention Programs
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007
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A hospital in Mineola begins a Pre-Diabetes Intervention Program, designed to promote lifestyle change among individuals with pre-diabetes.
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Diabetics Ignoring Exercise Advice
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007
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The higher the A1c, the less likely they will increase their physical activity.
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Bile Acid-Binding Resin Treats Diabetes
Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007
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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.
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Study: Most Diabetics Don't Exercise
Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007
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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!
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Weight Loss Linked to CRP Reductions
Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007
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Shedding pounds—through diet, exercise, or surgery—consistently lowers CRP, regardless of the type of weight-loss intervention, a new review study suggests.
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National Physical Activity Intervention for Children Works
Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007
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Children aware of VERB™ reported engaging in significantly more physical activity than children unaware of VERB™.
VERB™ It’s what you do.It is a national, multicultural, social marketing campaign* coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Type 2 Diabetics Misjudge Calorie Intake
Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007
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A new study by French researchers found that diabetic obese adults tend to report eating far less than they really do, which researchers say can hamper treatment or management of the disease.
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Insulin Glargine Benefits Uncontrolled Type 2’s on Oral Meds Without Weight Gain
Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007
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Over 2000 type 2 patients lower their A1c 1.7 pts when insulin gargine is added to their oral therapy without weight gain.
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