In a cross-sectional study from the 2004 and 2007 Australian National Drug Strategy Household (NDSH) surveys, respondents were questioned about their current and past drinking, the presence of formal diagnosis for specific diseases (heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cancer, anxiety, depression) and self-perceived general health status. The sample sizes for the 2004 and 2007 NDSH surveys were 24,109 and 23,356, respectively. (more…)
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Decrease In Alcohol Consumption With The Development Of Disease
Saturday, November 27th, 2010
Combining Aerobic And Resistance Training Appears Helpful For Patients With Diabetes
Friday, November 26th, 2010
Performing 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 study in the November 24 issue of JAMA. The level of improvement was not seen among patients who performed either aerobic exercise or resistance training alone.
Although it is generally accepted that (more…)
Overweight [People With Diabetes] Can Improve High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Levels With Nutrition, Exercise
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010Individuals with type 2 diabetes can improve their high–sensitivity C–reactive protein (hs–CRP) levels when they are involved in lifestyle behaviors that are also aimed at weight loss and improved glucose control‚ researchers say.
Investigators looked at hs–CRP levels in 1‚759 patients with diabetes who were enrolled in the Look AHEAD study. Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either lifestyle intervention or usual care. Lifestyle (more…)
Culinary Expert Nathan Fong Challenges Canadians Living With Diabetes To Enter First Ever OneTouch(R) Breakfast Challenge
Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Rise, test, shine! Each morning provides an opportunity to start the day off right, and for people living with diabetes that may mean making lifestyle choices like checking blood glucose levels and eating a balanced breakfast. Food is one of the main factors that directly impacts blood glucose levels – and one that can be managed.
Starting today, culinary expert Nathan Fong is inviting Canadians to put their creative (more…)
Electronic Medical Record of Wounds May Help Prevent Amputations [in Patients With Diabetes]
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010An online wound (OW) electronic medical record (EMR) can help reduce amputation rates in patients with diabetes and lower extremity wounds‚ according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons 96th Annual Clinical Congress.
The study authors noted that because of the number of people involved in the care of patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), patient care could be coordinated with a centralized EMR. This would provide (more…)