… more on search operators 71. -March 24, 2009 Hewitt Associates Launches New Solution to Help U. S. Employers Effectively Manage Diabetes in the Workplace Diabetes affects 24 million Americans—or 8 percent of the U. S. population—and another 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes. The disease not only impacts individuals, but also has significant financial and productivity consequences for U. S. companies. To help employers better manage the investment in diabetes care, Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, is launching DIAGNOSIS: DIABETES, the first customized assessment in the…… . -November 5, 2008 Rate of diabetes is alarmingly high in Tennessee NASHVILLE-Diabetes is a substantial health concern for Americans, especially Tennesseans. Tennessee and nine other mostly Southeastern states lead the nation in the rate of newly-diagnosed individuals with diabetes. Nationwide, 7. 8 percent of the population-23. 6 million people-has diabetes, but according to the T rust for America’s Health, that rate is higher in Tennessee with 10. 6 percent of adults diagnosed with diabetes. That tran s into roughly half a million…… . U. S. News & World Report-October 27, 2008 Taking Action Against an Epidemic Diabetes experts from around the world recently gathered in New York City to discuss various techniques that alter patients’ digestive systems to help them lose weight and get their blood sugar under control. One method, gastric bypass surgery, is approved only for weight loss but also short-circuits diabetes in many cases. Another approach — for now, experimental — involves an implanted “smart” gastric band that senses food in the…… . -August 25, 2008 Is There a Surgical Cure for Diabetes?, Can Gastric Bypass Surgery Cure Diabetes? Diabetes is one of the oldest known diseases of the western world–diagnosed by Hippocrates, and named 300 years before the fall of Rome–but its cause was unknown for centuries until a surgeon stumbled upon it in 1889 with the help of a few unlucky dogs. Oskar Minkowski was curious about the pancreas; neither he nor anyone else knew what its function was. So he removed the organ from several dogs, who promptly after developed diabetes and died. By accident, Minkowski had discovered one of the…… . wire (USA)-June 2, 2008 International Diabetes Federation Commits to Improving Diabetes Education Globally Through Centres of Education PRNewswire–The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) today announced that it will begin designating centres of education globally to improve clinical outcomes, care and knowledge of healthcare providers and people with diabetes. (Logo: http://www. newscom. com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080602/306819) The Federation aims to create a robust global framework for the effective implementation of diabetes education activities at the global, regional and local level. With the increasing prevalence…… . -March 16, 2008 FIGHTING diabetes together Diabetes in Oklahoma 240, 800 Approximate number of Oklahoma adults with diabetes in 2005. 9th Rank of Oklahoma in the diabetes death rate nationally in 2003. Source: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OKLAHOMA children are writing the book on diabetes treatment. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has enrolled more children in the TODAY (Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth) study than any of the nation’s…… . -March 16, 2008 FIGHTING diabetes together Diabetes in Oklahoma 240, 800 Approximate number of Oklahoma adults with diabetes in 2005. 9th Rank of Oklahoma in the diabetes death rate nationally in 2003. Source: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OKLAHOMA children are writing the book on diabetes treatment. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has enrolled more children in the TODAY (Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth) study than any of the nation’s…… . Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, NY)-December 5, 2007 DESPITE DIABETES, THESE CENTRAL NEW YORKERS LIVE HEALTHY LIVES ANYWAY Diabetes is not the disease today that it was 20 years ago. It’s no longer a matter of removing sugary foods from your diet. Today’s approach is more sophisticated, and patients are expected to participate more in the management of their disease, whether they have the autoimmune disorder that is type 1, or type 2, which shows up in so many people who are overweight. The incidence of both types is rising at a rate of about 5 percent per year, says Dr. Ruth…… . wire (USA)-December 3, 2007 Diabetes America Teams Up with Chevron Phillips Chemical for an Innovative Diabetes Management Program PRNewswire–Diabetes America (DA), the premier network of diabetes care and management centers across the state of Texas, announced today that they have partnered with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP and Aetna to provide employees with an innovative new diabetes management program. Patients or dependents over the age of 18 enrolled in the Chevron Phillips Chemical medical plan that are currently living with diabetes are eligible for the program and will be able to start utilizing the…… . Delaware State News (Dover, DE)-December 3, 2007 Delaware has plan to fight diabetes epidemic During American Diabetes Month, which is recognized every November, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) focused on the “Many Faces of Diabetes” within the community. In addition, the ADA and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital recognized World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14. The ADA is a proud supporter of the United Nations’ Resolution on Diabetes, which was driven by the International Diabetes Federation. The resolution invites sup-porters to fight the diabetes……