November 2006


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November 27, 2006

Work and Diabetes - Overtime Causes Twice the Risk

Those who work more hours tend to have a higher risk of developing diabetes:A University of California study of nurses finds that working long hours increases the risk of diabetes in young and middle-aged women. The researchers, who used data... ... more

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November 13, 2006

Burning or Tingling Feet May Be Warning of Pre-diabetes

Researchers are investigating neuropathy as a warning sign of pre-diabetes. Their research also suggests that lifestyle modifications, including weight loss and regular exercise, may be able to prevent further nerve damage among patients with pre-diabetes and -- very possibly -- reverse the damage.

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November 5, 2006

Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes is a term used to describe a condition in which the body is insulin resistant, leading to an elevation in blood sugars but not high enough to be diagnostic of diabetes. Pre-diabetes is diagnosed when your fasting blood sugar... ... more

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