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Younger age at diabetes diagnosis linked to higher risk for developing dementia
Adults who are diagnosed with diabetes at a younger age have an increased risk for developing dementia, but researchers found no association between prediabetes and dementia risk, according to study data published in Diabetologia.
‘Diabetes epidemic will continue’ until focus shifts to prevention
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of prevention, detection and management, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Women more likely to enroll in Diabetes Prevention Program focused on lifestyle change
Women are three times more likely than men to enroll in the national Diabetes Prevention Program, although once enrolled, men and women attend the same number of sessions, according to study data published in The Diabetes Educator.
Low-cost intervention nearly halves diabetes risk
A group-based intervention that cost $153 per participant reduced the 2-year risk for type 2 diabetes by up to 47%, according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
‘Couple-focused’ strategies may help prevent type 2 diabetes development
Couple-based strategies for type 2 diabetes prevention may be more effective than current individual-based approaches for spouses, according to data presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting.