Diabetes

News

1. Business Highlights

   Wed, 15 May 2013

   reforms penalize some Native Americans SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that
2. AP Exclusive: Health Reforms Penalize Some Indians

   Wed, 15 May 2013

   When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that covers
3. Stem Cells Recovered From Cloned Human Embryos

   Wed, 15 May 2013

   cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes . Experts called the work significant, but noted that a different, simpler technique now under development may prove more
4. 
   19 Foods That Boost Health and Happiness

   Wed, 15 May 2013

   well-being. "Diet has tremendous effects on our short-and long-term health, especially when it comes to obesity, diabetes , and heart disease," says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, associate professor of cardiovascular medicine at Harvard Medical School
5. Study Questions How Sharply US Should Cut the Salt

   Tue, 14 May 2013

   guidelines saying the general population should eat 2,300 mg. But those guidelines urge getting as low as 1,500 mg for certain people including those over 50, blacks and patients with high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease.
6. IMS: US Medicine Spending Shows Rare Dip in 2012

   Fri, 10 May 2013

   due to factors including the increasing number of elderly patients and those with very expensive chronic conditions such as diabetes , psychiatric disorders, severe heart disease and various cancers. "The sickest people drive most of our health care spending
7. Brazil Slum Study: Mobile Health Tech Promising

   Fri, 10 May 2013

   rate, allowed the staff to provide fast and accurate on-site tests that led to improved treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes and other ailments. "Equipped with the backpack, clinic staff could walk up the community's narrow streets and perform

Videos

1. 
   Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

   Fri, 19 Jan 2007

   that we don't get diabetes so I'm kind of curious risk for developing type two diabetes obviously they were that are. So called pre diabetic that have blood glucose risk for developing diabetes . And you bring up a

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   A new study out this week confirms that type two diabetes . Can be effectively prevented by a healthy lifestyle instead of drugs. For a better understanding we're now joined by Dick doctor Christopher -- that director of the Johns Hopkins diabetes center after side -- welcome. Thank you could be -- -- thank you. Tell us a little bit about this study I know that these were British researchers and they -- -- the number of studies to see what they could tell us about preventing type two diabetes what did they find. Well what they found was that not only -- lifestyle as good as the drugs but I've Stalin

   about his that we should do these so that we don't get diabetes so I'm kind of curious. What is new about this. The new thing would be to first of all compare the whole

   Lifestyle intervention. How did they know who was at risk for developing type two diabetes obviously they were looking at these interventions in certain groups of people who -- they looking at. They were looking at -- quite a select group of people those people that are. So called pre diabetic that have blood glucose levels blood sugar levels that are not normal but not diabetic . And so they're looking at people that are in very high risk for developing diabetes . And you bring up a good point because a lot of times this is not an identified group -- general public you have to. Have a doctor look exactly at your glucose levels your sugar and levels and -- and not normal but they're not diabetic . You are at risk. So if you go to the doctor and -- had this test done in this is what you find out right now today what would the doctor have you jail. Will the doctor might end up. Doing essentially what this study says which is that you should be more active you should -- way you should eat more healthy. And am try to avoid diabetes that way. The doctor might end up saying can. Can you should try a drug and and see if that works also
2. 
   What Happens After Gestational Diabetes ?

   Wed, 31 Oct 2007

   Women who have gestational diabetes are at greater risk for developing. Type two diabetes or adult onset diabetes later in life. In fact half of them. We'll get type two diabetes over the next ten to fifteen

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   Women who have gestational diabetes are at greater risk for developing. Type two diabetes or adult onset diabetes later in life. In fact women with -- -- diabetes are probably at a significant risk anywhere between third and half of them. We'll get type two diabetes over the next ten to fifteen years. So my advice to and in this situation is to realize that they are at increased risk for diabetes and do everything they can to prevent it. We know that there are some very simple things you can do to reduce that risk. Exercising a half an hour a day five days a week even -- it's just a brisk walk. Combined with a modest amount of weight loss the neighborhood of ten pounds will reduce your risk of diabetes by almost 60%. Even if it doesn't prevent you from getting diabetes forever he made the lady -- the -- your diabetes by 1015. Maybe -- twenty years. What really matters is that you take is good care of yourself as possible to become is lean and as fit as you can and doing so model good behavior for your child who because you are at risk for diabetes may have an increased risk for diabetes as well.
3. 
   What Medicines Prevent Type 2 Diabetes ?

   Mon, 5 Nov 2007

   During a study called the diabetes prevention program used drugs to treat type two diabetes was and it was found that by Foreman people with pre diabetes . No words are very high risk for developing diabetes . Could decrease their

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   During a study called the diabetes prevention program. The medication meant Foreman. Which is a commonly used drugs to treat type two diabetes was -- and it was found that by -- -- Foreman people with pre diabetes . No words are very high risk for developing diabetes . Could decrease their risk by about 30%. So that's pretty good. The reason that everybody is taking Matt Foreman these days is that it hasn't been formally approved by the FDA. So that your doctors could prescribe it but he'd be using it here she would be using it what we call off label the -- is incredibly -- And in fact we had very good acceptance of the drugs during the diabetes for rich poor so much Foreman is building can be used to prevent diabetes .
4. 
   U.S. Spending Up Despite Payroll Tax

   Mon, 29 Apr 2013

   come up with a new drug to treat type two diabetes . It's a little unusual for this some expertise more on type two diabetic . Oral type of medication which nice we get a foothold on type two diabetic treatment. And that absolutely

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   Pfizer joining forces to come up with a new drug to treat type two diabetes . It's a little unusual for this kind of camaraderie that cats and dogs and -- all kinds of strangeness and -- -- -- -- McCoy is coming out on drug. We've got some expertise -- more on type two diabetic . Oral type of medication which is great advisors felt the super dragons -- -- gonna hold hands and allowed to gather. It's not as unprecedented as it sounds these companies had enormous expenses associated with developing the drugs so make sense to -- partnership and some of these cases. It doesn't mean the two companies are tonight combined and -- who might how to gather and share company meeting. But it is a Smart way to go but -- -- these drugs and it goes without saying but I'll say it anyway it be nice we get a foothold on type two diabetic treatment. And that absolutely goes without saying absolutely I -- later this week all those companies are becoming -- earnings on --
5. 
   Paula Deen Confirms She Has Type 2 Diabetes

   Tue, 17 Jan 2012

   with butter and sugar. Has confirmed that she suffers from type two diabetes . Dean tells USA today that she learned she had the disease ignored X. To launch a program designed to help people who type two diabetes and promoting you diabetes

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   cooking loaded with butter and sugar. Has confirmed that she suffers from type two diabetes . Dean tells USA today that she learned she had the disease three years ago. But tonight's keeping quiet about it to preserve her reputation here dean is also teaming up with drugmaker Novo ignored X. To launch a program designed to help people who type two diabetes and promoting you -- -- diabetes --
6. 
   Diabetes in Children

   Tue, 13 Nov 2007

   it is also called juvenile diabetes . Troubling though of children with type two diabetes which is. Has always having this growth of type two diabetes particularly. Among factor for developing type two diabetes and is obesity

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   auto immune form of the disease. Used to it is also called juvenile diabetes . Troubling though is the increase in the number of children with type two diabetes which is. Has always often been called adult onset. We can't call it adult onset anymore because now children are developing. This form of diabetes which is associated with obesity. And in activity. Both forms of diabetes are increasing and both are of great concern now. And I'll simply point out that as part of our partnership with USA -- USA today. Have articles appearing including me -- today I want to turn to doctor -- for a minute and ask you to. Described why we think we're having this growth of type two diabetes particularly. Among. Young people we talk about the obesity epidemic what else might be going on. Well I think it's all the

   over time heavily add to the problem of obesity. And the American Diabetes Association -- is that the primary risk factor for developing type two diabetes and is obesity. Whether you're a child or an adult. The need as you research your story and talk to many countries.

   think that there are some excellent programs including one -- the Texas diabetes institute that are working -- Families and schools and and I think that there are some really good. Possibilities for change. -- -- that somewhat hopeful note I'll point out again that we at ABC news this week are partnering with USA today. In highlighting diabetes . This is the emphasis of the weekend -- find any articles in the Paper and we on our program -- and that ABC news we'll have a lot of program. I also would refer you. To our brand new web site on diabetes which you can find by going to abcnews.com. Clicking on the health page. And looking for of the diabetes website where you'll find well over a hundred questions. It -- asked by clicking on what interest you and we'll get an answer. Right in front of you on the screen from a leading diabetes experts throughout the country so I thank you again -- -- -- doctor -- for joining us taking the time and it
7. 
   How Can I Prevent Diabetes ?

   Mon, 5 Nov 2007

   to prevent type one diabetes . Children young adults prevent the development of Type two diabetes . Which used to be called adult onset diabetes because most often affects can also decrease the juvenile diabetes and this was demonstrated

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   There are usually two flavors of diabetes type one is used to be called juvenile onset diabetes insulin dependent puppies. And it is caused by. An attack by your own immune system. Called autoimmune disease. On these cells in the Packers to make its. So what happens is that over time usually during child. This autoimmune attack. Tax -- Packers just like it would be if what would happen if it was a bacteria. And it destroys these beta cells. There is no way currently that we know of to prevent type one diabetes . Children -- young adults or -- older people who get it. There's really little that we could do. The slowdown or prevent the development of -- Type two diabetes . Which used to be called adult onset diabetes because most often affects people beyond the age of 45 or fifty. Is there really epidemic form of diabetes . And it is associated with increasing weight obesity. Decreasing life style. In addition it's more commonly occurs. In people of -- racial minorities so for example African Americans Hispanic Americans. -- Asian Americans and an American Indians are more likely to get. This form of -- Since two risk factors that lead to this form of diabetes include increasing weight. And decreasing activity levels it shouldn't be surprising that there have been a number of studies that have been performed including one called the diabetes prevention for. That showed that you can prevent this disease recurring. If you lose weight. And if you increase your activity. In the diabetes prevention program. The -- their lost about 7%. There's about for them about fifteen pounds overweight. And increase their activity level by walking about thirty minutes most need -- most days. And by doing that. Losing the weight increase their activity level they were able to decrease. Their development of diabetes by almost 60%. So it can be very effectively prevent. The other thing that's -- -- at their number of medications that study. To prevent diabetes . Currently these medications have not yet been formally approved by the FDA but one of them. Matt Foreman. Which is used usually to treat diabetes can also decrease the juvenile diabetes and this was demonstrated the diabetes production --