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Bariatric Surgery to Treat Diabetes Put to the Test


Bariatric surgery to treat Type 2 Diabetes is being put to the test, to see which is more effective, surgery or lifestyle modification. Read the full story

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Diabetes Risk May Be Reduced by Coffee and Tea


Diabetes risk can be reduced by up to 7 percent with a daily cup of coffee according to new research.  The benefits of coffee and tea appeared evident in spite of other lifestyle factors, which may mean that antioxidants in both drinks have protective qualities. Read the full story

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Diabetes Drug Could Help With Weight Loss


Diabetes drug victoza could help with weight loss, a new study shows. Find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story

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Control Sugar, Hunger With Pistachios


Control sugar and hunger levels by eating pistachios? Watch this week’s WLS News to find out what researchers are saying. Read the full story

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Community Can Affect Diabetes


Community, or a person’s physical location such as their neighborhood, can affect their chances of becoming diabetic. Watch to find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story

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Diabetes and Obesity In Young People Linked To High-Fat Diet


Diabetes and obesity in young people is now linked to how muscles handle a high-fat diet. Watch to find out more on this week’s Weight Loss Surgery News. Read the full story

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High-Fat Diet Can Lead to Insulin Resistance

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High-Fat Diet Can Lead to Insulin Resistance


A high-fat diet can lead to fatty liver and insulin resistance, two precursors to Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study inspired by the documentary Super Size Me. Read the full story

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Dino DeVita: From Bypass to Body Building

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Dino DeVita: From Bypass to Body Building


Dino DeVita struggled with addiction issues stemming from childhood sexual abuse. At one point, he weighed close to 400 pounds. Read more to learn about a successful weight loss surgery that enabled his dream of bodybuilding glory. Read the full story

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  • Di: The article says that they will make their decision by June 30, 2012. So, they will probably make it public by...
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  • Ann: Do these people that did the study shop. Processed food (such as in the freezer section) cost a ton more than...
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