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Diabetes News: sugary Drinks May explain 180,000 Worldwide Deaths Each Year

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dr. Sybil Kramer

Did you have any idea that sugary drinks can cause so many deaths by leading to weight gain and that weight gain causes deaths from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer?   Based on these types of studies, the American Diabetes Association, … Continue reading →

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Are You at Risk for Diabetes Type 2?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Dr. Sybil Kramer

Are you aware of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes? If so, do you evaluate your own risk factors? Many Americans are aware that being overweight is a key risk factor for diabetes (82% are aware), yet those … Continue reading →

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Tips to Control the Diabetes Epidemic in Teenagers

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Dr. Sybil Kramer

Tips to prevent Diabetes Type 2 in Teenagers Over the last decade the number of teenagers developing type 2 diabetes increased from 9% to 23%.  About 3600 teens in the USA develop diabetes type 2 every year.  While family history … Continue reading →

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Is Gestational Diabetes a Precursor for type 2 Diabetes

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Dr. Sybil Kramer

Will everybody who has gestational diabetes develop Diabetes Mellitus type 2? My patients with gestational diabetes, especially those who are on insulin often ask if they will have to continue insulin after delivery. A study described by the International diabetes … Continue reading →

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