A controversial and groundbreaking ballot vote next month – how the Bay Area hopes to tackle diabetes and obesity.
Prediabetes News
Prediabetes is a condition in which a person's blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
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How a single change at the FDA could lead to major improvements for patients and the healthcare system.
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Will it be the first US city to have warning labels for sugary drinks?
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Our main takeaways from this conference: new apps, startling statistics, and more!
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What this dramatic movement in obesity therapy means for patients in Europe.
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How a major research study is challenging an outdated FDA restriction.
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Why it may suggest shifting attitudes towards body image – and not in a good way.
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ADA, CDC, AMA, and the Ad Council just launched the first-ever national PSA campaign targeting prediabetes awareness and prevention - plus, three short video ads!
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Advice for increasing daily activity, the new Fit2Me mobile app, and enthusiasm for the National Diabetes Prevention Program
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The bold new recommendation for children and their parents
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Tax revenue will be invested in primary school sports in England.
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Plus, a partnership with UCSF to drive better research.
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A UCLA study offers alarming insights into the nation’s diabetes epidemic.
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Results from the SCALE study show weight loss, delayed onset of type 2 diabetes, and report improved quality of life
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The latest evidence on Saxenda shows that three years of treatment with the drug lowers risk for type 2 diabetes by an impressive 79%
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Geisinger’s Fresh Food Farmacy provides a “prescription” for healthy food to people with type 2 diabetes who are food insecure; plus, a Q&A with Geisinger
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Participating in a lifestyle change program could help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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New guidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services emphasize the benefit of ANY increased physical activity
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CVS now offers same-day prescription home delivery from 6,000 pharmacies across the United States for a delivery charge of $7.99.
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Try googling “prediabetes” or “type 2 diabetes” — a new search feature in the United States automatically spotlights the CDC’s one-minute prediabetes risk test