What Happens If I Smoke With Diabetes?
A new report from the SEARCH Study Group revealed that cigarette smoking is very common among children and young adults with diabetes.
Read MoreA new report from the SEARCH Study Group revealed that cigarette smoking is very common among children and young adults with diabetes.
Read More“These findings show that we have come a long way in preventing complications and improving quality of life for people with diabetes,” said Edward Gregg, Ph.D., a senior epidemiologist in CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation and lead author of the study. “While the declines in complications are good news, they are still high and will stay with us unless we can make substantial progress in preventing type 2 diabetes.”
Read MoreEven though diabetes rates are on the rise in America, people diagnosed with this disease can still qualify for life insurance with some lifestyle adjustments.
Read MoreDiabetes is a highly treatable, but potentially deadly, disease if left untreated or undiagnosed. According to the American Diabetes Association, both the death rate from heart disease and risk for stroke are two to four times higher for people with diabetes. It is the leading cause of kidney failure and new cases of blindness and is the reason for more than 60 percent of lower limb amputations.
Read MoreHigh blood pressure is called the silent killer for a reason. One in three adults in the U.S. has it, many with no symptoms, no red flags, and unless they’ve seen a doctor lately, no idea their numbers are so high they are at risk for heart attack or stroke, according to Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.
Read MoreStudies show that individuals who diet and exercise in a group setting are more likely to succeed than those who go it alone.
Read MoreAn Australian study suggests that viral infections like the common cold may be linked with Type 1 diabetes in children, according to various reports.
Read MoreBeyond helping women gain less weight, exercise can also have positive have positive effects on mood and insulin sensitivity, and can help women maintain their pre-pregnancy strength and figure.
Read MoreBy 2030, the amount of money spent in the U.S. on heart disease will be three times larger than it is today, according to the American Heart Association.
Read MoreHowever, research has determined that too little sleep can cause health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cognition problems and depression. Depression can cause too much sleep which many sufferers may sleeping consistently over nine hours. Some studies have shown that those who slept about seven hours had a lower mortality risk.
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