 USING FOODS INSTEAD OF DRUGS FOR HEALTH |
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The scientists noted that "Pharmacologic agents 'drugs] currently approved for use in children with type 2 diabetes (metformin and insulin) are less than optimal for some patients." They then evaluated a very low-calorie diet vs. the drugs for type 2 diabetes. "The ...very low-calorie diet is an effective short-term, and possibly long-term, therapy for pediatric 'child] patients with type 2 diabetes. Blood glucose control and 'BODY MASS INDEX] improve, allowing the discontinuation of 'insulin treatment] and other antidiabetic agents 'drugs.]" Emphases added. In: Diabetes Care (pub. by the American Diabetes Assn.), vol 27, 2004. By: Willi, Martin, Datko and Brant, Dept. of Pediatrics, Med. U. of S. Carolina, Charleston, & Gen. Clinical Res. Ctr., Med. U. of S. Carolina. DETAILS: Please note, which the authors added, that this is a strict diet for children with diabetes. The objectives are most commendable, but road is not an easy one. SEARCH BY SUBJECT - TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS MONTH'S HEALTH BULLETIN NEWS
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