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Photo: Paul Iburied By Margarita Persico Dr. Trinidad Tellez (Photo: Margarita Persico) Lawrence, the poorest city in Massachusetts and 60 percent Latino, has a population who suffers disproportionately from chronic illnesses and health disparities. Here, type 2 diabetes prevails. “The prevalence of diabetes among Latinos in Lawrence is estimated at 14.4 percent for 2009, which is [more than] double that of the whole population of Massachusetts,” said Jean M. Lussier, self-management and nutrition . . . → Read More: Reaching out to Latino diabetics Reaching out to Latino diabetics  Leave a comment  Diabetes, FEATURE STORIES, Health  Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) REACH 2010 Latino Health and CEED, director of the Latino Diabetes Initiative at Joslin Diabetes Center, Dr. Enrique Caballero, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC), LATINO CEED PARTNERS, Lawrence, MA, Reaching out to Latino diabetics, type 2 diabetes 
Photo courtesy of James Thompson -http://www.flickr.com/photos/jwthompson2/ By Margarita Persico Dr. Sara Nelson, pediatrician at Massachusetts General Hospital, Chelsea Health Center Chelsea (MGH), recommends parents to take their children out everyday to exercise and plan weekend activities since the body uses insulin better by regular exercising. “We recommend less than two hours a day of TV. We recommend getting the kids outside […] for an hour every day,” emphasizes Nelson. “If it’s cold out, you get . . . → Read More: Preventing Obesity in Kids by setting policies and educating Preventing Obesity in Kids by setting policies and educating 
By Margarita Persico Childhood obesity in the United States has tripled in the last three decades according to the Center for Disease Control. In the United States childhood obesity has become one of the 10 top health concerns, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES). This epidemic has motivated the United States government to establish national health goals. A childhood obesity task force was formed in May, but NHANES findings suggest overweight and . . . → Read More: Childhood obesity and its challenges—a new epidemic Childhood obesity and its challenges—a new epidemic One comment Children, Diabetes, FEATURE STORIES, Health acanthosis nigricans, blindness, Childhood obesity and its challenges—a new epidemic, cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, high blood pressure, how the weight causes extra male hormones, identify pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, irregular menstrual periods, Latino Diabetes Initiative at Joslin Diabetes Center, liver inflammation, non-healing wounds, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), Optimal Weight for Life (OWL), overweight, Overweight Hispanic children, Physical warnings, polycystic ovaries 
To read the whole series and feature stories published on Wednesdays for the next five weeks click on photos or click here for a list of articles, or copy and paste this link: http://www.thehealthydish.com/category/feature-stories/health/diabetes/ To read the whole series and feature stories published on Wednesdays for the next five weeks, click here or copy and paste link below: http://www.thehealthydish.com/category/feature-stories/health/diabetes/ http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for . . . → Read More: Diabetes Series Diabetes Series Dr. Alexander Green, Associate Director, Disparities Solutions Center (Photo courtesy of MGH) by Margarita Persico CHELSEA, Mass. — Eddie Horta’s 9:30 a.m. patient missed his appointment. It doesn’t surprise the diabetes coach at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Chelsea — this patient is usually a no-show, and many other patients don’t keep appointments, he said. But his noon patient never fails. “Here comes the bodyguard,” Horta says to Alonso Garcia, a 6-foot, blue-eyed Salvadoran with broad . . . → Read More: Collaboration is key to dealing with diabetes Collaboration is key to dealing with diabetes 
These movies illustrate an explanation on What is Type 2 Diabetes and briefly show how healthy lifestyle modifications can help manage the illness. Para Español, oprima aqui. [View the story "Diabetes in the Americas" on Storify] http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend . . . → Read More: What is Type 2 Diabetes? What is Type 2 Diabetes? [View the story "Diabetes in the Americas" on Storify] http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend 
(Photo: M. Persico) by Margarita Persico LAWRENCE, Mass. — Angel Rivera’s life changed on Dec. 24, 2007, when he was rushed to the hospital. He had excruciating pain just below his stomach. He was diagnosed with fatty pancreas disease and diabetes. His blood glucose was measured at 994; it was supposed to be less than 100. Rivera was surprised. According to his medical record, the cause of the illness was alcoholism, but he said he had . . . → Read More: Smoking a major risk for diabetes patients Smoking a major risk for diabetes patients 
En este vídeo podrás ver un breve resumen de los conocimientos y destrezas necesarias para manejar la diabetes y llevar una vida más saludable. Esta corta película es muy informativo. Temas tales como control de azúcar en la sangre, dieta, medicamento y ejercicios serán discutidos. Para mas sobre la diábetes favor de darle un click aqui [View the story "Diabetes in the Americas" on Storify] http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments . . . → Read More: Diábetes – Cuidados en el control de la diábetes -Diabetes Diábetes – Cuidados en el control de la diábetes -Diabetes |
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