Exposing the Obesity Epidemic: New HBO series will shed light on the prevalence and risks of obesity in the U.S., and its tie to Type 2 diabetes
Tonight, HBO will launch a new series, “The Weight of the Nation”, which will closely examine and confront the nationwide obesity epidemic. The four part series will tackle the obesity issue head-on, addressing the consequences, choices and challenges associated with… Read More
Dr. Betsy Seaquist Received the Learn Award from the American Diabetes Association
Congratulations to Dr. Betsy Seaquist! On Saturday, May 5, Dr. Seaquist was awarded the Learn Award at the Annual American Diabetes Association (ADA) Gala, “I Raise My Hand to Stop Diabetes.” Dr. Seaquist received the Learn Award for her dedication… Read More
Article: "Licorice, the medicinal plant of 2012"
By Neil Wagner
A new treatment for diabetes may have just been identified from the most unlikely source: the basic ingredient of a candy. Licorice root, the raw material for licorice candy, has now been hailed as containing substances with an anti-diabetic effect. These… Read More
Article: "US obesity rates continue to soar, in part because of automobile dependence"
By Kaid Benfield
The headline in Tuesday’s USA Today was shocking: “Obesity could affect 42% of Americans by 2030.” That is nearly triple the rate experienced just three decades ago, according to an article written by Nanci Hellmich. At current rates, eleven percent… Read More
Article: "Queen's grad applies learning to diabetes battle"
By Holly Tousignant
Just a few years ago, diabetes played no role in Lane Desborough’s life. An alumnus of Queen’s University’s graduate engineering program, Desborough was putting his degree to use as an engineer in the energy field, working for companies like Honeywell… Read More
Article: "Informed patient: Doctors ramp up type 1 diabetes screening"
By Laura Landro
With Type 1 diabetes on the rise, researchers are stepping up efforts to screen patients’ family members, who are at higher risk of also getting the disease, the Informed Patient column reports. More than 100,000 relatives have been screened… Read More
Article: "New push to treat the other diabetes"
By Laura Landro
With Rise in Type 1 In Adults and Kids, Researchers Aim To Detect, Control Early There is currently no way to prevent or cure Type 1 diabetes, a disease that has been hitting a growing number of children and adults.… Read More
Article: "Obesity could affect 42% of Americans by 2030"
By Nanci Hellmich
A new forecast on obesity in America has health experts fearing a dramatic jump in health care costs if nothing is done to bring it under control. The projection, released Monday, warns that 42% of Americans may end up obese… Read More
Article: "Killer T-cells found to counter obesity-related diabetes"
By Cornell University
For years, researchers have known that obesity, type 2 diabetes and low-level inflammation are linked, but how they are connected has not been well understood. A recent Cornell-led study has found that a type of immune cells — called natural… Read More
Article: "Diabetes link to low testosterone levels in men"
Men with low levels of testosterone could be at greater risk of developing diabetes, a study has suggested. Edinburgh University researchers found low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Testosterone… Read More
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