Diabetes wellness visits reduce risk of amputation, study finds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36% less likely to need...
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Screening some patients sooner may reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes diagnosis, researchers show
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, affecting more than 34 million adults and...
Healthy Lifestyle Shown to Reduce Blood Pressure Risk in Type 2
A healthy lifestyle may help combat the higher risk for hypertension (high blood pressure) that is associated with type 2 diabetes, according to a...
Healthy Plant-Based Diet May Reduce Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Following a healthy plant-based diet — one based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts — is linked to lower risk of developing type...
Online Education May Help Reduce Fear of Insulin in Type 2
An online education program may help adults with type 2 diabetes overcome fear or hesitation about starting to take insulin, according to a recent...
Walkable neighborhoods can reduce prevalence of obesity, diabetes — ScienceDaily
People who live in walkable neighborhoods with access to parks and other outdoor activities are more active and less likely to have diabetes or...
Walkable neighborhoods can reduce prevalence of obesity, diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People who live in walkable neighborhoods with access to parks and other outdoor activities are more active and less likely...
Warning Labels With Images May Reduce Sugary Beverage Purchases
Warning labels with scary images may be an effective way to persuade parents of young children not to buy sugary beverages for their children,...
Walking may reduce type 2 diabetes risk for adults 65 and older
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Walking regularly and at greater intensity may help prevent Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80 year olds, according to...
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk for Retinopathy in Type 2
People with type 2 diabetes and obesity who undergo bariatric (weight-loss) surgery are at lower risk for diabetic retinopathy (eye disease), according to new...