Tag: Diabetes Prevention
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Type 2 Diabetes Rising Among Youth: Doctors Sound Alarm as Bengaluru Sees Surge
Overview: A Growing Health Crisis As World Diabetes Day approaches, clinicians in Bengaluru and across India are raising concerns about a troubling trend: Type 2 diabetes is no longer a condition confined to adults in their 40s and 50s. Increasing numbers of children and young adults are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, a disease…
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World Diabetes Day: Queenslanders Urged to Visit Pharmacies for Better Care
World Diabetes Day highlights the role of pharmacies in Queensland health As World Diabetes Day shines a spotlight on rising diabetes numbers, Queensland residents are being urged to take advantage of their local pharmacies for screening, advice, and ongoing support. Chris Owen, President of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland, emphasizes that diabetes is a…
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World Diabetes Day: Queensland’s Community Pharmacies Lead the Way in Diabetes Care
World Diabetes Day shines a light on a growing health challenge World Diabetes Day serves as a crucial reminder that diabetes remains a major public health issue in Queensland and across Australia. With more than 1.2 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes and about 125 new cases diagnosed every day, the role of frontline…
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World Diabetes Day: Queenslanders Encouraged to Visit Community Pharmacists for Support
World Diabetes Day: A Queensland Call to Action World Diabetes Day serves as a timely reminder for Queenslanders to engage with their community pharmacies for practical support in managing and preventing type 2 diabetes. In Australia, more than 1.2 million people live with type 2 diabetes, and about 125 new cases are diagnosed daily. While…
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World Diabetes Day 2025: Enhancing Workplace Diabetes Awareness and Action
Overview: World Diabetes Day 2025 and the workplace World Diabetes Day 2025 centers on turning awareness into action within workplaces. With diabetes affecting hundreds of millions globally and rising fast in rapidly urbanizing regions, the workplace is a critical arena for prevention, early detection, and effective management. In Bangladesh, for instance, nearly 20 million adults…
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Long-Term Health Outcomes Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What Recent Research Reveals
Understanding the Link Between PCOS and Chronic Health Outcomes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is more than a reproductive condition. It reflects a broader hormonal and metabolic disruption that can influence health across a lifetime. While PCOS is often discussed in the context of irregular periods and fertility, researchers are increasingly focusing on how the syndrome…
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World Diabetes Day 2024: A Wake-Up Call from WHO Africa Chief Dr. Moeti
Rising Diabetes in Africa: A Moment for Action World Diabetes Day 2024 arrives at a critical juncture for Africa, where diabetes prevalence is climbing amid rapid urbanization, shifts in diet, and declining physical activity. The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, emphasizes that this trend is not merely a medical issue…
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World Diabetes Day 2024: WHO Africa Chief Urges Action Against Rising Diabetes Rates
World Diabetes Day 2024: A Call to Action from WHO Africa As Africa faces a sharp rise in diabetes prevalence, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa shared a compelling message from Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, the Regional Director. The message underscores the urgent need to combat diabetes through prevention, early detection, and…
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AI-Powered App Matches Human-Led Diabetes Prevention Programs in Prediabetes Trial
AI-Powered Diabetes Prevention: A Milestone in Prediabetes Care A landmark randomized trial from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes at rates comparable to traditional, human-led programs. Published in JAMA…
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AI-Powered Diabetes Prevention: AI DPP Matches Human-Led Programs
Unlocking Equal Ground: AI-Driven DPP Learning from Real-World Trials In a landmark study, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app for prediabetes reduced diabetes risk at rates comparable to traditional, human-led programs. The work, funded by the National Institutes of Health…