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1 In 5 Youth With Diabetes Has Heart Risk Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Overall roughly 20 percent of young people with diabetes (92% in those with type 2 and 14% in those with type 1) experience at least two additional cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a new study.

Usefulness of BMI is Suspect Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Other techniques that measure how the weight is distributed on the body are thought to provide a better way to assess risk.

Obese Girls Risk a Threefold Risk for Early Death as Adults Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Females who are obese during adolescence are much more likely to die before they become elderly than slim counterparts, researchers report.

Gastric Bypass Superior to Banding for Super Obese Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

For super morbidly obese patients, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is a better approach than gastric banding, according to researchers.

Degree of Obesity Correlates With Mortality Risk Posted: Friday, July 14, 2006

In women, the risk of all-cause and coronary heart disease mortality continues to increase as body mass index (BMI) rises above 30, according to the latest findings from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Observational Study.

Sanofi's Acomplia (rimonabant) Weight Loss Drug Gets EU Approval Posted: Friday, July 07, 2006

The European Commission has approved 20-mg tablets of rimonabant for use as an adjunct to diet and exercise in the treatment of obese or overweight patients with associated cardiometabolic risk factors such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidemia.

AHA Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations Revised June, 2006 Posted: Friday, June 30, 2006

The 2006 AHA diet and lifestyle recommendations include guidelines for a healthy diet; healthy weight; cholesterol, BP, and fasting blood sugar control; use of supplements; physical activity; and avoidance of tobacco.

Georgia to Pay Diabetes Doctors for Performance Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Georgia will provide bonuses to doctors who care for state employees with diabetes, and improve their outcomes.

Young Diabetics Not Meeting Diet Recommendations Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many adolescents and young adults with diabetes have diets that fall far short of what's recommended to help manage their disease, according to a new study.

French Paradox a Myth Posted: Friday, February 24, 2006

French headed for similar obesity, diabetes and heart problems as U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

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