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Children Destined to Be Obese and Eventually Diabetic Identified by Age 3.5

Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2011

A prospective analysis of body mass index (BMI) in 1957 children from ages 5 months to 8 years reveals that an "atypically elevated BMI trajectory" that leads to obesity is identifiable by age 3.5 years.

Reducing A1c Just 0.5% Leads to a 10% Reduction in CVD Events

Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2011

Even small changes in A1c and BP could significantly reduce the risk of CVD complications in people with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Set To Soar As Kuwait Follows In US's Footsteps

Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2011

"Diabetes has become an epidemic." This was the stark message delivered by American diabetes expert Andrew Mandell, also known as 'Mr. Diabetes®,' yesterday. Speaking at a press conference held at the American Embassy on the risks of diabetes and the various preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the incidence of the disease, Mandell, who has walked 10,030.3 miles along the borders of the US to raise awareness of diabetes, said that Kuwait is a "snapshot" of where the US stood in relation to the condition 40 or 50 years ago, and is mirroring similar patterns to those seen in the States.

Defeating Diabetes Requires Awareness, Right Choices

Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2011

Defeating diabetes requires self-awareness and making the right choices, which are elements essential for Kuwait to combat the disease, said Executive Director for the Defeat Diabetes Foundation (DDF) Andrew Mandell on Wednesday.

Speaking at a roundtable press meeting at the US Embassy, Mandell, also known as "Mr. Diabetes", told KUNA that building diabetes prevention habits were integral for such situations, affirming that such steps would "impact the disease" which is becoming an epidemic in Kuwait.

Five Ways To Fight Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2011

People can lower their risk of diabetes by doing five things. At the National Institutes of Health, researcher Jared Reis saw that in data on more than 200,000 people. He looked at following a healthy diet, having a healthy weight, being physically active, limiting drinking, and not smoking. He says those five activities paid off.

EASD: Thorough Chewing Raises Hormones Regulating Food Intake

Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2011

Thorough chewing stimulates the release of 2 intestinal peptides that reduce appetite and food intake in obese individuals, according to the results of a study.

Intensified Treatment with Basal Insulin Improves Control and Weight Loss

Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2011

Adding insulin detemir to a treatment regimen of metformin and liraglutide improved glycemic control and led to sustained weight loss for up to 52 weeks in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Multiple Lifestyle Factors Contribute to Diabetes Risk

Posted: Saturday, September 17, 2011

Collectively, lifestyle factors, including not smoking, regular physical activity, healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption, and normal body weight, are associated with a substantially decreased risk of developing diabetes, according to new research findings.

Predicting How Diet and Exercise Affect Weight

Posted: Monday, September 12, 2011

Researchers have created a mathematical model—along with an accompanying online weight simulation tool—of what happens when people of varying weights, diets and exercise habits try to change their weight. The model challenges long-held assumptions about weight loss.

Yoga Works for Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, September 11, 2011

Gentle yoga classes may help people with type 2 diabetes take off a small amount of weight and steady their blood sugar control.