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Latest Diabetes Figures Paint Grim Global Picture Link to Article | http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/latest-diabetes-figures-paint-grim-global-picture,1004944.shtml MONDAY, October 19th, 2009 (earthtimes.org)-- The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released new data today showing that a staggering 285 million people worldwide have diabetes. The latest figures from the IDF Diabetes Atlas indicate that people in low and middle-income countries (LMCs) are bearing …

International Diabetes Federation Launches Action Plan to Improve Standards of Diabetes Care in North America Link to Article | http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS144168+19-Oct-2009+BW20091019 MONDAY, October 19th, 2009 (Business Wire/reuters.com)-- The International Diabetes Federation North America and Caribbean Region (IDF NAC) today launched an action plan to improve the prevention, treatment and care of diabetes in the region. The …

Type 2 Diabetes has been called one of the fastest growing diseases in Canada. For those who suffer from the disease it can mean a reduced quality of life, higher risk for other health complications and worst of all a shortened life expectancy. However, recent studies have shown that the significant weight loss most patients …

Diabetes A Quiet and Growing Epidemic Link to Article|http://www.canada.com/health/Diabetes+quiet+growing+epidemic/2082890/story.html Written By Margaret Munro Rodney Mckenzie was alone in a cabin in northern Saskatchewan when he woke up and realized something was seriously wrong. "Everything was foggy," says Mckenzie, recalling the day he began losing his sight five years ago. Luckily it hadn't snowed and he …

Diabetes Rates Soar As Obesity Is Said To Be Key Contributor Link to Article | http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/diabetes-rates-soar-as-obesity-is-said-to-be-key-contributor-119830.php SUNDAY, October 11 2009 (24-7 PressRelease) -- A recent study has revealed that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK has increased by more than 145,000 in the last year. Data taken from GP practices across …

Sleepiness from Sleep Apnea Linked to Diabetes Link to Article | http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59C59520091013 Written By Joene Hendry TUESDAY, October 13 2009 (Reuters Health) -- Daytime sleepiness caused by the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea is nothing to yawn at. Risk of Diabetes Is High In Sleep Apnea Patients A new study from Canada hints that the …

The 21st Century Epidemic Link to Article | http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/10/16/f-diabetes-epidemic-global.html FRIDAY, October 16th, 2009 (CBCNews) -- So you're finding yourself thirsty all the time — a lot more than usual. Or you've been really, really tired lately. Can't seem to get enough sleep. Maybe you've dropped a bunch of weight — without even trying. Funny, but …