SmartShape Weight Loss Centre
1599 Hurontario St, #302
Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1
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Gastric Sleeve is a bariatric procedure performed laparoscopically. Many health benefits have been observed after several individuals had the procedure. Significant improvement and resolution of comorbidities are notable benefits of the sleeve gastrectomy. Studies show some benefits include:Diabetes have been controlled by 80% or more.Resolved high cholesterol by 71% to 94%Obstructive sleep apnea resolved by …
Studies have shown that the significant weight loss most patients experience with the Lap-Band can resolve the issues of Type 2 Diabetes and in many cases even cause remission.In 2009, a research study from the New York University School of Medicine followed 95 morbidly obese patients who had the Lap-Band procedure. Based on this study, …
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 80% of those with living with Type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese? As such, the term “diabesity” was coined and became prevalent amongst healthcare professionals to describe the development of Type 2 diabetes in those of overweight …
As November is Diabetes awareness month, I wanted to put the spotlight on carbohydrates. Many individual shudder at the thought of them, especially those suffering from uncontrolled blood sugars; however, I cannot stress enough how important it is to ensure you include carbohydrates into your diet. Carbohydrates provide energy for your muscles and your brain.The …
Link to Article | http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-global-diabetes-20110914,0,3956419.storyWritten by: Jeannine SteinWEDNESDAY, September 16th, 2011 (LA Times)-----Diabetes isn't just a problem in the U.S.--about 366 million people worldwide have the disease, says the International Diabetes Federation.In addition, 4.6 million deaths are attributed to diabetes, and healthcare spending has grown to a staggering $465 billion.The figures were released Tuesday in …
Link to Article | http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/07/c8727.htmlMONDAY, March 7th, 2010 (newswire.ca) -- One of the most significant factors contributing to the epidemic rise of diabetes rates in Canada is the increase in the number of individuals who are either overweight or obese. The Canadian Diabetes Association applauds the announcement made today by Canada's Ministers of Health to launch a …
Link to Article | http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/700730--diabetes-to-hit-n-s-harder-in-years-to-come Written By: Jennifer TaplinWEDNESDAY, November 24th, 2010 (Metro News) --- The news isn’t sweet: Diabetes rates in Nova Scotia are expected to rise by 44 per cent over the next 10 years.The Canadian Diabetes Association released its forecast, based on government studies and statistics, yesterday.Currently, there are about 87,000 people in …
Link to Article | http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20101608-21235.html MONDAY, August 16th, 2010 (Science Alert) -- Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers has shown.The discovery, by Professor Len Harrison and Dr John Wentworth from the institute’s Autoimmunity and Transplantation division, opens the way …
Weight Loss Surgery Helps Obese Diabetes Patients: Study Link to Article |http://www.nationalpost.com/Weight+loss+surgery+helps+obese+diabetes+patients+study/3405256/story.html Written By: Julie Steenhuysen MONDAY, August 16th, 2010 (Reuters) -- Three-fourths of obese diabetics who had weight loss surgery were able to quit taking diabetes drugs within six months of their operation, U.S. researchers said today, citing a new study. They said the surgery may …
Stop the Diabetes ExplosionLink to Article | http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/1115767Written By: Charles W. MooreWEDNESDAY, June 30th 2010 (Telegraph Journal) -- Some two million Canadians are diabetic, and according to a new report released by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), that figure will double over the next seven years. ICES projects that by 2017, four million, …
