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Today it is estimated that 8% to 15% of pregnant women have Type 2 diabetes, and if current trends continue, it will soon be higher. In 2000, investigators reported a 33% increase from 1990 to 1998 in the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, and a 76% prevalence increase in individuals aged …

From the results of a new study, it was concluded that poor glycemic control appears to be an independent risk factor for low HDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes. See This Week’s Item #4.  

Meal Replacements Work to Increase Weight Loss. Meal replacements in a medically supervised weight loss program are successful in facilitating weight loss, according to a new study. The study assessed weight outcomes, behavioral data and side effects for obese patients enrolled in an intensive behavioral weight loss program. Patients either …

Mental Health Disorders Linked to Diabetes Risk. Common mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety are strongly linked to an increased risk for obesity and diabetes — an association that grows stronger as individuals age, new research suggests. The authors report that the excess risk for obesity in the …

The analysis of this large Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study found that over a 12 year period, all individuals who increased their exercise by about 180 metabolic units per week (equivalent to an additional hour of mild or 30 minutes of moderate activity per week) displayed decreased levels of …

Short sleep times may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance, which in turn may elevate the risk of diabetes, concludes a new study. To reach the conclusion, researchers subjected a group of healthy middle-aged men and women to two controlled 14-day periods of sedentary living with …

Obese children are at risk for diabetes and heart disease, according to a report. Children are not only becoming obese, but becoming severely obese, which impacts their overall health says Joseph Skelton, M.D., lead author and director of the Brenner FIT (Families in Training) Program. “These findings reinforce the fact that …

Men who were grossly overweight at the age of 18 had nearly 50% less chance of being married by their 30’s and 40’s. The findings, which held true regardless of the men’s intellectual performance or socio-economic position, could suggest that women rank a man’s appearance higher than other traits when choosing …

Black and Hispanic women in their 20’s tend to accumulate more fat in their midsection than their male and older counterparts, possibly putting them at a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. See This Week’s Item #4

An estimated 98% of restaurants in New York City are no longer using artificial trans fat in oils, shortening, and spreads, reports the New York City Department of Healthin a perspective on the implementation and short-term results of the city’s ban on trans-fatty acids. Comparatively, surveys performed before the ban …