ONE IN THREE MALAYSIAN PATIENTS DIES FROM NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
PUTRAJAYA, July 9 (Bernama) — One in three patients in Malaysian hospitalsdies before reaching 60, from non-communicable diseases (NCD), Healthdirector-general Datuk Dr Hassan Abdul Rahman said today.The NCD could be cancer, hypertension or diabetes, he said, adding that thedeath was caused largely by unhealthy lifestyle and lack of disease management.He said the average male lifespan was 70 …
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Survey: Diabetes Patients Don’t Change Lifestyle
Most people with diabetes know the lifestyle changes they need to make to help control their condition, but fail to follow through with actions, according to findings of the largest nongovernmental study of its kind.
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Targeting Depression Can Help Diabetes Patients Improve Overall Health
Frequently, depression and diabetes go hand in hand. And depression can be a major obstacle for people living with diabetes, making it less likely they’ll stick to a medicine schedule or exercise regimen. A team of researchers led by investigators at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the University of Michigan Health System worked to improve diabetes patients’ health by first addressing …
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1 800 GET THIN : Latest Information on the Lap Band & Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
1800GETTHIN notes a new position paper on diabetes, obesity and Bariatric Surgery: (PRWeb April 05, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5228654.htm
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Dual-Threat Training A Boost For Diabetes Patients
(Ivanhoe Newswire) — A combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training was associated with improved glycemic levels among patients with type 2 diabetes, compared to patients who did not exercise, according to a new study. Bottom line : this level of improvement was not seen among patients who performed either aerobic exercise or resistance training alone. Although it is generally …
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