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Gestational Diabetes
Health Secretary Promotes Awareness of Diabetes, Urges Healthy Habits
November 22nd, 2007
To mark the start of American Diabetes Month, Secretary of Health Dr. Calvin Johnson today urged Pennsylvanians to adopt healthy habits that may help them to prevent the onset of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects an estimated 21 million Americans including more than 800,000 people in Pennsylvania. "Diabetes is a serious, public health concern with causes linked to both genetics and lifestyle," said Dr. Johnson. "We want all Pennsylvanians to know the risk factors for diabetes, and also how they can manage the disease, if they have it. Improper management could lead to damage to the eyes, kidneys, feet, nerves, and cardiovascular...
Source: Genetics & Environmental Business Week (2007-11-22)
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