April 24, 2005
Kids Obesity Causing More Type 2 Diabetes Cases
Not only are most Americans carrying more weight these days, but unfortunately, many children are seriously overweight. This children's obesity epedimic is creating thousands of new Type 2 diabetes cases each year.
A recent study of new Type 2 diabetes cases in children in the London, England area found that 95 percent of the new cases were in children who were seriously overweight.
Parents have to take more responsibility in monitoring the health of their children and that means cutting way back on the amount of junk food they are allowed to eat!
Posted by savsb at 05:48 PM | Comments (0)
April 12, 2005
Non Invasive Ways to Track Blood Sugar
The future is exciting if you suffer from diabetes and need to monitor your blood sugar. Hi-tech companies are working on non-invasive ways to take your blood sugar level.
Imagine not having to use a needle to break the skin! It may still be years away, but the future of medicine is exciting!
Posted by savsb at 11:21 AM | Comments (0)