Waging the battle against diabetes
VIRGINIA — The nationwide diabetes epidemic could virtually be eliminated with lifestyle changes, Dr. Robert Sjoberg told a packed auditorium at the Virginia Regional Medical Center Tuesday afternoon.

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Lifestyle Modification Programs – for people at risk of Chronic Disease
The Life! Program is a six session lifestyle modification program for people over 40 years old and at risk of diabetes. Or who have risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or an increased waist size. The program is free for people earning under $67,000, or $50 for the six sessions including a Diabetic Educator, Dietician and Physiotherapist. Sessions starting on Wed afternoons …

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Dolphins have diabetes off switch
Dolphins develop a form of type 2 diabetes, the only animal other than humans to do so, although dolphins can turn it on and off, researchers say.

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It’s heck being a diabetic teen’s little brother
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have two children, ages 13 and 6. Our older son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year. Because of this, we must carefully watch everything he eats. We’re struggling to deal with it, but lately we have other issues we need help with.

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Controversial Diabetes Drug Harms Heart, U.S. Concludes
Government reports concluded that hundreds of people taking Avandia suffered heart attacks and heart failure, but some said the drug should remain available.

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Diabetes Patients, Docs Don’t See Eye To Eye
Doctors want people with diabetes to worry about long-term issues such as high blood pressure, but patients are often more worried about immediate problems.

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American Diabetes Association Announces Kansas City, Missouri Native Amy Johnson as 2010 National Youth Advocate
ALEXANDRIA, VA–(Marketwire – February 2, 2010) – The American Diabetes Association announced that Amy Johnson, 17, of Kansas City, Missouri, will be the Association’s 2010 National Youth Advocate . Johnson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 12 years old. As the Association’s National Youth Advocate, Johnson will spend 2010 meeting with policy makers, promoting the Association’s …

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Improve Your Health — For Free? American Diabetes Association
In an age of soaring health care costs and staggering diabetes prevalence, the American Diabetes Association announced today its 2010 schedule for free community health events throughout the country — the American Diabetes Association EXPO. By attending EXPO, people will be able to join the Association’s new movement Stop Diabetes(SM) and learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the …

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HCPs Encouraged To Register For Free DVD Vouchers For Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Leading health charity Diabetes UK is encouraging healthcare professionals to sign up for vouchers to give to children newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, so they can claim a free DVD starter pack. The starter pack, Type 1 diabetes: journey of a lifetime, has been created primarily to help meet the needs of young people aged between 10 and 14 who have been newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes …

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NURSE’S NOTES: Diabetes, heart disease share risk factors
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in peoplewith diabetes. Diabetes doubles the risk of stroke and heartdisease.

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(CHD) or have had a previous heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or control your heart disease risk factors. Six Key Steps To Reduce Heart Attack Risk; Taking these steps will reduce your risk of having a heart attack: Stop smoking; Lower high blood pressure; Reduce high blood cholesterol; Aim for a healthy weight; Be physically active each day. Manage diabetes. … heart disease attack coronary artery arterties diseases angina failure arrhythmia cardiologist symptons hardening …

Bridgewater students walk the walk for diabetes research
The six Williams Intermediate School students who have diabetes know they have their whole school behind them.

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Predicting diabetes in children
Basic tests conducted by pediatricians may be able to predict which children will develop Type 2 Diabetes.

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Quitting Smoking May Raise Risk of Getting Diabetes, Study Says
Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) — People who quit smoking were as much as 80 percent more likely to develop diabetes than those who never take up the habit, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers.

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Quitting smoking ups diabetes risk: Study
Individuals who quit smoking are placed at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the first six years, a new study finds.

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Pediatric Cancer Survivors At Risk For Diseases That Predispose Them To Heart Disease
Survivors of pediatric cancer are at greater risk for high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure, all of which predispose them to heart disease.

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Press Conference: BOZEMAN, Mont. (April 29, 2008) — Governor Brian Schweitzer appeared at Montana State University today to celebrate Montana’s scientific contribution to the development of barley varieties that serve as a natural way to help manage diabetes, heart disease and obesity.