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Diabetes Therapy
Prevention of type 2 diabetes reviewed
May 31st, 2004
A researcher reviews strategies for preventing type 2 diabetes in a recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. According to a study from the United States, "Burgeoning obesity is increasing the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. As a consequence, there will be an even greater burden of cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease, blindness, and lower extremity amputations. If diagnosed, impaired glucose tolerance presents an opportunity for intervention that potentially could delay or prevent the development of diabetes. "Recent prospective studies document the effectiveness of exercise and weight reduction in preventing...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2004-05-31)
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