Tag: diabetes
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Expert: Health care landscape already changed, despite what Supreme Court decision is this week
Whether or not the federal health-care reform law is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow, initiatives are already in place that will change the way health care is delivered,...
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Kentucky first state to require license for diabetes educator; Beshear signed bill into law last week
Kentucky is the first state to require diabetes educators to be licensed, a move Gov. Steve Beshear that said will “raise the standards for diabetes management and care.” Beshear signed...
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143 groups in state working to improve health, directory lists
A directory that lists all the local groups working on health-related issues in the state has been released by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. It identifies 143 groups —...
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42 percent of Americans will be obese by 2030, study predicts
If trends continue, 42 percent of American adults will be obese by 2030 and about one quarter of whom will be grossly obese, a new study warns. The results are...
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Neat app shows how education, income affect a county’s health
Based on the premise that much of what influences health happens outside the doctor’s office, the 2012 County Health Calculator uses education and income to illustrate how these factors can...
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Diabetes can cause gum disease and tooth decay
Though it’s commonly known that diabetes can affect organ function and eyesight, an oral-health expert points out that the disease can also cause tooth decay and gum disease. “Diabetics with...
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This week is National Public Health Week; this year’s focus is on prevention and wellness
With a focus on prevention and wellness this year, the Kentucky Department of Public Health is promoting national Public Health Week, which kicked off yesterday and will be observed until...
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Kentucky ranked sixth in nation for obesity, fourth in high blood pressure, second for diabetes
A new report shows 29.5 percent of Kentuckians are obese, sixth highest in the nation. The state ranked second in the nation for the highest percentage of diabetes, with 13.7...
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Device lets diabetics get blood-sugar levels using Web, iPhone
Starting next week, diabetics will be able to test their blood-sugar levels using a device that instantly sends their readings to an online database that can be accessed by the...
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Kentucky is 43rd among the states in health rankings report
Kentucky is near the bottom of the list in a ranking that determines which states are the healthiest. It came in 43rd, up from 44th last year. Kentucky’s low ranking...