Health News: [diabetes ]: Anthony Westbury: St. Lucie's health checkup shows good and bad

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Health News : diabetes - News from other sources.   Anthony Westbury: St. Lucie's health checkup shows good and bad Tue, 13 Aug, 2013 01:10 AM PDT St.Lucie County residents are getting screened more for diabetes or breast cancer, but economics are holding back progress in making the community healthier. Continue reading Take a Swing and Tackle Diabetes with NFL Legend Ted Hendricks and Other Sport Celebrities Tue, 13 Aug, 2013 01:00 AM PDT Former NBA player and announcer Stacey King, wrestling legend Lee Kemp, and Former NFL great Ted Hendricks are joining the American Diabetes Association (ADA) national golf outing to help fight diabetes. (PRWeb August 13, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/golf_for_dia... Continue reading Healthy diet, moderate alcohol reduces kidney disease risk in diabetics Tue, 13 Aug, 2013 12:54 AM PDT A new study has linked eating a healthy diet and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol to decreased risk or progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Continue reading Important health benefits of daily exercise Tue, 13 Aug, 2013 12:00 AM PDT A healthy lifestyle includes not only eating a balanced diet but also scheduling exercise into your daily routine. Being physically active can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Continue reading Study: Weight and mortality should take into account impact of diabetes status in population Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 11:38 PM PDT The relationship between body mass index (BMI) appears to be stronger in adults without diabetes than those with existing diabetes. These findings- are published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine- in a study by Chandra Jackson of the Harvard School of Public Health and colleagues. Continue reading Women In Government's Diabetes Task Force Releases Recommendations Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 11:28 PM PDT Women state legislators recently met in Salt Lake City, Utah to participate in Women In Government's Third Annual Diabetes Task Force and created a list of diabetes recommendations. (PRWeb August 12, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11007466.htm Continue reading Local Weather Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 11:05 PM PDT Of the 220 who were assessed during two days in Queens Market, 138 (63 per cent) were found to be at moderate or high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. They were referred back to their GPs for testing and advice. Continue reading Healthy diet, moderate alcohol may be associated with decreased risk of CKD in diabetes patients Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 10:08 PM PDT Eating a healthy diet and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may be associated with decreased risk or progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a report published by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication. Continue reading Michael Phillip Wilkinson Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 09:52 PM PDT Wilder, Vt. — Michael Phillip Wilkinson, 61, of Wilder passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease and diabetes on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Continue reading Michael Phillip Wilkinso Mon, 12 Aug, 2013 09:38 PM PDT Wilder, Vt. — Michael Phillip Wilkinson, 61, of Wilder passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease and diabetes on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Continue reading

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