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Big Waist, Heavy Weight Both Raise Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2006

Having either a large waistline or being overweight raises a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but the combination of the two is most dangerous, a study shows.

EASD Recommends Earlier Insulin Therapy, Don’t Wait 4-6 years! Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

A Consensus Report launched at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is calling for urgent action to drastically improve the management of diabetes, particularly urging the increased acceptance of insulin. All patients with Type 2 diabetes, if they live long enough will require insulin.

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.

Anti-obesity Compound Found In Brown Seaweed Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

Studies in animals suggest that brown seaweed, also known as wakame -- commonly used to flavor Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that promotes weight loss. The compound, called fucoxanthin, also has anti-diabetes effects.

New Positive Data On Levemir, NovoRapid Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2006

Levemir improves glucose control without weight gain and hypoglycemia.

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.

Leading US Hospitals Serving Fast Food Sends Mixed Message Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

It is deplorable for a doctor to lecture a patient on taking more careful precautions against heart disease, while there is McDonald's in the hospital's lobby serving a fried-food lunch."

Herbal Remedy Promising Against Diabetes Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

The purified plant extract berberine, can reduce weight and improve glucose control.

Reduce Appetite And Obesity By Disabling A Carbohydrate Trigger Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

The absence of ChREBP (carbohydrate response element binding protein), which converts excess carbs into fatty acids for storage, keeps you from becoming fat and reduces insulin resistance related to type 2 diabetes.

 

 

 

 

 

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