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Millions on Verge of Diabetes Don’t Know It: CDC
March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Only 11 percent of the 79 million Americans with prediabetes aware they have the condition. Only 11 percent of the estimated 79 million Americans who are at risk for diabetes know they are at risk, continue reading »
1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll
February 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Only 21 percent of those interviewed say they're well-versed on the disease, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds. A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, continue reading »
Diabetes Drug May Offer ‘Modest’ Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Byetta users showed small improvement, but drug is pricey and has side effects. The drug Byetta, approved for adults with type 2 diabetes, appears to help severely obese t continue reading »
First-Ever Guidelines Issued for Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Experts say rising obesity makes condition much more common in children. Until recently, pediatricians have mostly had to deal with type 1 diabetes continue reading »
Health Tip: Should I Be Screened for Prediabetes?
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Who's at risk? - Prediabetes is a condition characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels that are not so high that diabetes may be diagnosed. continue reading »
World Diabetes Day Designed to Raise Awareness
November 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
366 million people now have the disease; estimates see 552 million cases by 2030. Before her 12-year-old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year ago continue reading »
Does Black Tea Reduce Diabetes Risk?
November 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study found lower rates of type 2 disease in countries where beverage is most popular. Rates of type 2 diabetes are lower in countries where many people drink black tea, a finding that suppo continue reading »
Diabetes Patients Should Have More Voice in Treatment: Experts
October 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
New guidelines say individual, doctor and evidence must all contribute to decisions. New guidelines meant to provide type 2 diabetes patients with truly individualized car continue reading »
Scientists ID New Gene Regions Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
August 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Findings help shed light on condition's genetics, biology. Scientists have identified 10 new regions of DNA linked to type 2 diabetes, bringing the total number of genes and gene region continue reading »
Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines on Blood Sugar
April 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Type 2 illness can't be treated with one-size-fits-all approach, new recommendations advise. Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder, and treating the dise continue reading »
Treating Gum Disease May Help Diabetics Avoid Complications
March 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Good periodontal care helped reduce hospitalizations, medical costs over time, study found. Treating gum disease in people with diabetes reduces their medical costs and hospitalizations, new research shows. continue reading »
Fatty Meals Could Trigger Inflammation for Diabetics
March 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
People with type 2 disease had more sign of heart risk factor, study says. High-fat meals might boost inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says. continue reading »
Type of Bacteria May Be Linked to Diabetes
March 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Researchers find association between H. pylori infection, type 2 disease. There may be a link between H. pylori bacteria and type 2 diabetes in adults, according to a new study. In some people, an H. pylori infection of the stomach acquired i continue reading »
Stroke Risk Rises With Duration of Type 2 Diabetes: Study
March 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
After 10 years with blood sugar disease, chances of brain attack tripled, researchers say. People who've had type 2 diabetes for more than 10 years are three times m continue reading »
4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
February 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Analysis looked at a variety of ethnic groups. Four new genes associated with type 2 diabetes have been identified by researchers, who also pinpointed six independent diabetes-associ continue reading »
Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say
February 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication. When it comes to the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the first line of defense is lifestyle changes such as losing weight and exercising more often. continue reading »
Vitamin D Levels Tied to Diabetes Risk in Obese Kids
December 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Low levels were associated with more insulin resistance, study found. Low levels of vitamin D are much more common in obese children than in those who aren't obese and are associated with insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, researchers have found. continue reading »
Caution Urged in Intensive Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
July 28, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Such therapy may double the risk of dangerously low blood glucose levels, study finds. Intensive glucose-lowering treatment for people with type 2 diabetes doesn't reduc continue reading »
Health Tip: Binge Eating May Lead to Weight Gain
July 14, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
And type 2 diabetes and heart disease, among other complications. Binge eating disorder means eating abnormally large amounts of food, eating extremely quickly and eating beyond the point of fullness. continue reading »
Health Tip: Understanding Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
April 15, 2011 | by HealthDay News | You and Your Health
Are you more likely to acquire it? Type 2 diabetes occurs when people can't properly convert food to energy that the body's cells can use. Food is broken down into a blood sugar called glucose. continue reading »
