Pro golfer targets diabetes in Indian communities
Pro golfer targets diabetes in Indian communities SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Professional golfer Notah Begay III is fighting the growing problem of diabetes among Native-American youth, saying the disease could ultimately cost tribes their future leaders if nothing is done. Begay took his wellness message to the airwaves Friday during the national [...]
Diabetes: A Southern malady
Diabetes: A Southern malady First, we had the “stroke belt,” a swath of the American South characterized by those with unmanaged high blood pressure and a sedentary lifestyle. Then, we got the “obesity belt,” a portion of Southern geography inhabited by a number of folks with elevated cardiovascular disease as well as a sedentary lifestyle. [...]
Diabetes Not Linked to Diet Soda
Diabetes Not Linked to Diet Soda Popping bottles of diet soda—instead of regular soda—is a better bet if you hope to avoid type 2 diabetes, according to a study recently published by a group of researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health. Read more on The Harvard Crimson
MidCentral diabetes nurses authorised to prescribe
MidCentral diabetes nurses authorised to prescribe Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health 21 April 2011 Media statement MidCentral diabetes nurses authorised to prescribe Read more on Scoop.co.nz
Lilly, Amylin diabetes drug wins EU recommendation
Lilly, Amylin diabetes drug wins EU recommendation An experimental diabetes medicine from Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, that patients need to inject only once a week, has been recommended for approval by European regulators. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News
Manage type 2 diabetes to reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
Manage type 2 diabetes to reduce risk of Alzheimer’s A new study from a team of Chinese researchers has shown that controlling type 2 diabetes symptoms may produce many health benefits including a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more on News-Medical-Net
Certain Diabetes Drugs Better for Heart Health, Study Finds
Certain Diabetes Drugs Better for Heart Health, Study Finds THURSDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) — The commonly used oral diabetes drug metformin not only helps stabilize blood sugar levels, it also may offer protection against heart disease, researchers say. Read more on BusinessWeek