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Too Much Food Is Responsible for Most of the U.S. Rise in Obesity Since 1970, Says Study

Sometimes complex problems have simple answers. Take the alarming rise in obesity in the United States since 1970. Researchers have speculated in the past that the cause might be a combination of factors, perhaps a lack of exercise working in concert with the spread of cheap high-calorie junk food.

Now a study led by an Australian scientist says that almost all of American weight gains over the past four decades can be attributed to a single cause: increased eating. The study, which was presented to the European Congress on Obesity, contradicts the notion that lack of physical exercise has been a major factor in the rise of obesity. Read more...

3 comments - May 22, 2009 -

2nd Annual Diabetes Educator of the Year Announced

On May 1, 2009, American Diabetes Wholesale paid tribute to Joyce Malaskovitz, PhD, RN, CDE, the winner of their 2nd Annual Diabetes Educator of the Year contest. They also recognized esteemed Diabetes Educator of the Year finalists Suzanne Laws, MS, RD, LD, CDE, and Laura Terrio, RN, BS, CDE.

Created to honor the unsung heroes of the diabetes epidemic, the Diabetes Educator of the Year Contest received an outpouring of support. More than 60 people from both the diabetes and the non-medical communities attended the awards ceremony, which was hosted by. NBC 6 South Florida News anchor and type 1 Joel Connable. Read more...

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Moderate Exercise Enough to Reduce Belly Fat and Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome

Doctors who treat diabetes must often feel like moms who spend 18 years reminding their kids to pick their socks up off the floor. "It just takes two seconds, and your reward is a clean room and a less grumpy mother."

For doctors, the admonition is, "Please, even a little bit of exercise will help you control or avoid diabetes. If you can just take 30 minutes every other day to walk or ride a bike, I promise that you'll see benefits almost right away." Read more...

1 comment - May 21, 2009 -

Managing Type 2 Abroad: Tips for Taking Diabetes on the Road in a Foreign Country

My husband, Simon, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in October 2004. It was managed via oral medication at first, but his blood sugar levels were hard to control, and his doctor prescribed insulin to stabilize his condition.

In 2007, we packed up our life in the United Kingdom and moved to Italy. This was in itself a huge undertaking, and, of course, managing diabetes made it a little more complicated. Although our experience with the Italian healthcare system been largely positive, it has not been without its misunderstandings and frustrations. In general, however, those have been due to our slow grasp of the language rather than the care provided. Some of the issues we experienced and the lessons we learned may be useful if you are travelling abroad for business or pleasure. Read more...

0 comments - May 20, 2009 -