Latest Prediabetes Stories

The majority of children at risk of type 1 diabetes who developed 2 or more diabetes-related autoantibodies developed type 1 diabetes within 15 years, findings that highlight the need for research into finding interventions to stop the development of multiple islet autoantibodies, according to a study in the June 19 issue of JAMA. "Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease that often manifests during childhood and adolescence. The lifelong requirement for insulin injections and the...

--Long-term study reveals that multiple islet autoantibodies in young children indicate a high risk of developing type 1 diabetes within 10 years, clarifying the window for potential prevention strategies-- NEW YORK, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A decade-long JDRF-funded study led by the Institute of Diabetes Research in Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany, is providing a deeper understanding of the link between autoantibodies and the risk of developing type 1 diabetes...

New Prediabetes Treatment Cartoon Warns People About Diabetes Danger Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 PreDiabetes Centers is excited to announce the release of a new animated diabetes health film in efforts to make people more aware of the dangers of type 2 diabetes, a serious health condition that affects how the body uses blood glucose, which can cause dangerous long-term health disorders. Titled “How to Improve Your Health with One Simple Test,” the short film explains who’s at...

Researchers have developed a risk assessment scoring system that they believe may better identify certain adults-– especially African Americans-– at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke than does the current system of diagnosing the metabolic syndrome. The results will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. "We have found that the metabolic syndrome manifests differently between males and females and among...

A personalized diabetes diet plan can both help lower the risk of diabetes, and help patients with diabetes manage the disease without the need for medication. Canoga Park, CA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Nearly 26 million adults have diabetes in the United States, while as many as 79 million adults are estimated to have pre-diabetes. The physicians' at CMWL specialize in helping to prevent type 2 diabetes through weight loss and lifestyle changes. Losing just 5 percent of your weight can...

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leader in weight loss with more than 40 years of proven effectiveness, announced today that in order to meet growing consumer demand for its Nutrisystem® D® 5-Day Jumpstart Weight Loss Kit, the company has ramped up production and will offer its product in 3,700 Walmart stores by the end of June. Nutrisystem is a national strategic partner of the American Diabetes Association and the...

PreDiabetes Centers Success Story: how one woman reversed the progression to diabetes. Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 12, 2013 PreDiabetes Centers is proud to announce a recent success story from one of its clients–a woman who has worked hard in a prediabetes treatment program and made remarkable improvements in her health. After just four months in the 12-month program, client Juana Ruedas received the good news: She had completely turned her health around and was prediabetes-free! About a...

Assessment Video to Help People Gauge Their Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 06, 2013 PreDiabetes Centers, the nation’s authority on prediabetes, is excited to announce the debut of its free Interactive Diabetes Risk Survey, a personalized assessment of diabetes risk conducted entirely through online video. The risk survey features 10 questions delivered by a friendly, personable narrator. The questions address a person’s health, family history, symptoms and...

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- An article published in Clinical Diabetes describes the clinical value of PreDx testing for more effective management of prediabetes patients in the primary care practice setting. The PreDx test is a predictive multi-biomarker fasting blood test developed by Tethys Bioscience, Inc., that stratifies adult patients with prediabetes into low, moderate or high risk categories for developing type 2 diabetes within 5 years. In addition to...

Stay healthy with nutritious, prediabetes-friendly barbecue tips. King of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) May 29, 2013 Nothing says “summertime” like an outdoor barbecue! When the sun is out and the grill is fired up, it’s time to indulge in backyard lounging with good friends and fantastic food. Still, it’s important to stay healthy with a nutritious diet and regular exercise (it’ll help you look and feel better in a bikini or swim trunks in the coming months!). Good nutrition is...