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New Approaches to Type 2 and New Devices for Obesity

We'd all like to see a cure for type 2 diabetes on the horizen, but so far, it's not in the works. All we can hope for at the moment is improved gizmos and gadgets that might make our lives a little easier but won't cure the underlying problem, or new approaches to treating patients that might improve our care.   Some of the proposals for... Read moreChevron
posted 12/07/2010, comments (9)|
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Obesity Misconceptions: Linking Obesity to Genetics

When thin people see someone who is overweight, many of them assume it's because all overweight people are slothful gluttons.   Anyone intelligent person knows this is not true. Some people are born lucky, with a metabolism that lets them eat almost anything without putting on weight. Other people are born with a metabolism that would be... Read moreChevron
posted 10/24/2010, comments (2)|
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New Research Study: Genetic Defects lead to Obesity

New genetic research has discovered that people missing a small portion of their DNA, about 30 genes, will become morbidly obese. The missing DNA was not found in any people of normal weight.   The affected people tended to be normal weight as toddlers, became overweight during their childhood, and then became severely obese as... Read moreChevron
posted 02/08/2010, comments (3)|
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The Role of Morbid Obesity in Diabetes

The Role of Morbid Obesity in DiabetesIt’s no secret – the American population is growing. This growth is not just in numbers, but also in total size. New reports indicate that 1/5th of all Type 2 diabetics are morbidly obese. What’s the cause for this growth and how can we make changes?DiabetesInControl suggests, “Among... Read moreChevron
posted 12/11/2009, comments (0)|
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Medical Journalist Living with Diabetes and Author of Fitness and Photography for Fun, www.mendosa.com/fitnessblog
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Avoiding Diabetes Complications: Heart Disease

We all know that diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease, and we do our best not to collect any more of these factors. Of course, it's better not to take any other risks with our hearts. But what's worse, to be fat or to be unfit? I didn't know the answer until I read this study in December's issue of Medicine & Science in... Read moreChevron
posted 03/02/2008, comments (2)|
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