Prevention Archives
March 22, 2007
Oral Insulin Crystals Could Delay Or Prevent Diabetes In Children
Recently we posted that Bristol University researchers have discovered that the number of children under five-years-old with Type 1 diabetes has increased five-fold over 20 years, and the incidence of childhood Type 1 diabetes has been shown to be increasing... ... morePosted at 1:28 AM
March 6, 2007
Our Obese Children
Although there are many individuals whose weight is a function of genetic background, the rise of childhood obesity can only be explained by lifestyle choices - decisions made by parents and the training given to kids in the early years. Apart from teasing, harassment, discrimination and physical limitations (e.g., in sports), these obese children have a profoundly greater chance of developing diabetes and heart disease early in life.
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January 6, 2007
How to Help Prevent Diabetes in Kids
A 12-week program at targets overweight children who have elevated blood sugar but are not yet diabetic. The children attend classes three times a week to exercise, learn about healthy eating and self-esteem and talk with counselors about how to... ... morePosted at 11:55 PM
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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Reduce Your Risk
For my non-diabetic readers, if feeling and looking good isn't enough motivation:Overweight people who cut their waist by four inches could reduce their chances of developing diabetes by 50%, according to expertsObesity is the modern-day curse of prosperity and, although... ... moreSeptember 30, 2005
Diabetes Test Fails Miserably
A recent article reports that experts fear diabetes testing has failed to detect the disease in thousands of Asians who are unaware that they have the condition. “Researchers at Hong Kong Chinese University said they believed the test, which worked... ... morePosted at 12:08 PM | TrackBack
June 12, 2005
Vision Problems Can Occur During Pre-Diabetes
"Pre-diabetes" is an ambigious term used to describe those who have elevated glucose levels or an abnormal response to carbohydrate load but do not exhibit the physiological markers necessary to be classified as having diabetes. In particular, those with pre-diabetes... ... moreApril 19, 2005
The Effect of Metformin and Intensive Lifestyle Intervention on the Metabolic Syndrome: The Diabetes Prevention Program Randomized Trial
Intensive diet and exercise or metformin can prevent the development of diabetes in individuals with impaired fasting glucose, but the effects of these interventions on development of the metabolic syndrome are unkno
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