Nine States Now Have an Obesity Rate Above 35%
Plus, statistically significant increases seen in adult obesity rates in 33 states between 2013 and 2018.
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Central Obesity Tied to CAD in Postmenopausal Chest Pain
Central, but not overall, obesity linked to obstructive coronary artery disease underlying stable chest pain.
Diabetes Across Ethnicities and Cultures: An AACE Guide to Transcultural Diabetes Care
The AACE has produced a position statement addressing population-specific challenges and practical steps for clinicians with regard to diabetes care for African Americans, Latinx/Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
Burden of Obesity-Associated Cancers Shifted to Younger Age Groups
Large study shows particular increase in the 50- to 64-year-old age group from 2000 to 2016.
More Frequent Glucose Self-Monitoring May Improve Glycemic Control in T2D
Patients with T2D and obesity who monitored their blood glucose more frequently had better outcomes after a 12-week intensive weight management program.
Recommendations Developed for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Interventions producing sustained weight loss of 25 to 30% of body weight recommended.
Link Between Maternal Obesity and Childhood Cancer Development
Investigators analyzed the link among maternal obesity, newborn size, and development of childhood cancer.
Childhood BMI, HDL-C Variability May Up Later-Life Diabetes Risk
Greater variability tied to higher risk, independent of mean levels for BMI, HDL cholesterol in childhood.
How Does Weight Loss Affect Hemodynamics in Patients With Obesity?
Therapeutic weight loss is significantly associated with favorable hemodynamic effects in patients with obesity without a history of heart failure.
Mortality Up in Women With Central Obesity, Regardless of BMI
Normal weight with central obesity tied to higher risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality.
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