Diabetes No Longer Disease of the Rich
Changing lifestyles and rapid urbanization have been blamed as the main causes of the rising cases of diabetes in Arusha, the rest of Tanzania and the African continent, according to experts. Among these are four shared risks of unhealthy diets …
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Obesity Paradox: Thin Not in for Type 2 Diabetes?
7, 2012 — People who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes appear to live longer than people whose body weight is normal when their disease is detected, a new study shows. Obesity increases the risks for illness and …
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Cardio Notes: Few Can Manage 3 Chronic Conditions
Not many patients can simultaneously control three chronic conditions that have a major impact on cardiovascular health. Also this week, the risk of diabetes from statins is worth the cardioprotective benefits and antidepressants for better stroke …
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