Pro golfer targets diabetes in Indian Country
Associated Press – April 29, 2011 4:55 PM ET ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Pro golfer Notah Begay III says he’s dedicated to turning the tide against diabetes among Native American youth.
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Study probes how surgery makes diabetes disappear
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Weight loss surgery appears to change the body’s metabolism in a way that dieting alone cannot, helping to explain why diabetes often disappears after the surgery even before much weight is lost, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. Understanding how gastric bypass affects metabolism could shed light on treatments for type 2 diabetes, a global epidemic strongly linked with …
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Mumbai’s morning walkers take to the mall
It’s 6:30 am and the Inorbit shopping mall in Mumbai has already been open for an hour and a half. But it’s not shoppers who are using the deserted aisles and the empty car park outside.
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As doggie diabetes soars, human tools may help
Human drugs have long been used to treat the disease in animals, but now vets are using another human tool, the continuous glucose monitor, to develop treatments for Fido and Mittens.
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Treat Depression to Boost Diabetes Self-Care: Study
FRIDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) — Treating diabetes patients’ depression boosts their overall health, according to a new study.
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