Home / 2012 / November (page 8)

Monthly Archives: November 2012

Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM Approved

  Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM Approved    Dexcom has announced that the FDA has approved its G4 Platinum continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Clinical studies report up to approximately 19% improvement in overall accuracy compared to the Seven Plus, and approximately a 30% improvement in accuracy in the hypoglycemia range. Unlike …

Read More »

Record Number of Diabetes Cases Worldwide

As many as 371 million people worldwide are living with diabetes and the disease is expected to affect 552 million by 2030, according to the International Diabetes Federation. The group estimates that 187 million people are unaware that they have diabetes. 

Read More »

Cooking TV Shows Trigger Desire for Fatty Snacks

Research reveals TV viewers are more likely to eat fatty, sugary foods when watching a cooking show. Psychologists recruited 80 adults and put them into 2 groups. Half were told to watch a cookery show and the other half a nature program. Each person was given three bowls containing chocolate …

Read More »

Kids Need Just 7 Minutes a Day to Stay Fit

New research showed children don’t need a lot of intense physical activity to get the health benefits of exercise – just seven minutes — but the seven minutes had to be intense to prevent weight gain, obesity and its adverse health consequences. "This research tells us that a brisk walk …

Read More »