CDC: 26 million Americans now suffering from diabetes
Atlanta, GA, United States (AHN) – According to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes. Additionally an estimated 79 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, a condition which raises a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The CDC also reveals that the latest statistics show 8.3 percent of Americans of all ages are affected by the disease. Furthermore 27 percent of those with diabetes – 7 million Americans – don’t even know they have the disease.
“These distressing numbers show how important it is to prevent type 2 diabetes and to help those who have diabetes manage the disease to prevent serious complications such as kidney failure and blindness,” said Ann Albright, Ph.D., R.D., director of CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. “We know that a structured lifestyle program that includes losing weight and increasing physical activity can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.”
In a study published last year, the CDC projected that as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue.
Researchers say type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body slowly loses its ability to use and produce insulin is responsible for 90 percent to 95 percent of the aforementioned cases.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include older age, obesity, family history, having diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes), a sedentary lifestyle, and race/ethnicity. Groups at higher risk for the disease are African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and some Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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Statins May Raise Stroke Risk In Some: Study
People who have had a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain should avoid taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, U.S. researchers said on Monday….
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Statins May Raise Stroke Risk in Some Patients
People who have had a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain should avoid taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins
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Almonds shown to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Modesto, CA, United States (AHN) – A recent scientific study finds that incorporating almonds into your diet can help treat and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes, in addition to cardiovascular disease.
The study, published in the June 2010 Journal of the American College of Nutrition illustrates that consuming a diet rich in almonds may help improve insulin sensitivity and decrease LDL-cholesterol levels in those with pre-diabetes.(3,4)
“We have made great strides in chronic disease research from evidence of effective treatment to evidence of effective prevention,” said Dr. Michelle Wien, Assistant Research Professor in Nutrition at Loma Linda University’s School of Public Health and Principal Investigator for this study, which was conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Wien adds, “It is promising for those with risk factors for chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, that dietary changes may help to improve factors that play a potential role in the disease development.”
Researchers analyzed the effects of consuming an almond-enriched diet as it relates to the progression of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adults with pre-diabetes.
After 16 weeks of consuming either an almond-enriched or regular diet, both of which conformed with American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendations, the group that consumed an almond-enriched diet showed significantly improved LDL cholesterol levels and measures of insulin sensitivity, risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Nutrients in almonds, such as fiber and unsaturated fat, have been shown to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and increase insulin sensitivity, both of which help to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Nearly 16 million Americans are currently living with pre-diabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, and half of all Americans expected to have some form of diabetes by the year 2020.
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How to Raise Good Cholesterol – 3 Tips to Raise Good Cholesterol
High cholesterol, as you might already know, is not good for your health. You are at high risks for clots, plaque build up, and heart disease. These debilitating problems all result from allowing your cholesterol to raise above normal levels.
There are two types of cholesterol, good and bad. The bad cholesterol (or ldl) is the type that brings cholesterol from the liver to the cells. When your body contains a large amount of this type of cholesterol, your blood level of cholesterol increases.
Good cholesterol (or hdl) is the type that removes extra cholesterol from your body. By increasing the level of this type of cholesterol you will successfully reduce total levels of cholesterol.
So, how do you raise this special type of cholesterol?
Exercise
30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise including running, jogging, and cycling have been proven to raise hdl cholesterol in the body. If you have not exercised in a long time, this is your opportunity to begin before your condition worsens. Starting with a walking routine is a good way to improve your chances of starting a real exercise routine.
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