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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Overweight Teens May Have Much Tougher Time Managing Diabetes

The study evaluated subjects who had been treating their diabetes with over the course of four years. Although metformin has been effective for treating diabetes in adults, half of the subjects failed to keep their blood sugar in control after taking metformin pills.

The overall health of the study participants was the biggest concern found in the study. Over 20% of the subjects ended up suffering from some health complication brought on by diabetes. Many of the subjects ended up in the hospital for treatment.

The study emphasized the need for teenagers to exercise more and eat more healthily so they can reduce the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes. Dr. David Allen said this is going to require a number of social changes to encourage teenagers to follow the lifestyle they need to minimize the risk.

Research on dietary supplements with potential to reverse insulin resistance and prevent obesity such as suggests that more studies are still needed before recommendations can be мейд.

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