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Many women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome report delayed diagnosis and receiving inadequate information

Delayed Diagnosis for Many Women With PCOS

Minority of women reported being satisfied with their experience of diagnosis, information they received
Eating low-carbohydrate meals may lead to healthy changes in a woman's metabolism that don't occur when consuming higher-carbohydrate meals

Three Low-Carb Meals a Day Can Lower Insulin Resistance

However, pre-meal exercising not helpful in reducing evening blood glucose levels
The number of people in families having problems paying medical bills fell by nearly 13 million from 2011 through the first six months of 2016

CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills

More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Interrupting Sitting Time Ups Blood Glucose Control in T2DM

Breaking sitting with standing, light-intensity walking may be alternative to structured exercise
Vegetarian diets are healthy for people of all ages

AND: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy, Environmentally Sound Choice

These food plans are safe at all stages of life, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says

November 2016 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for November 2016. This roundup includes...
Age at smoking initiation and cessation continue to be important predictors of mortality in U.S. adults over age 70

Study Supports Smoking Cessation for Smokers of Any Age

Even patients quitting in their 60s can add years to their lives, researchers find
For patients with type 1 diabetes

Renal Outcomes Up With BP <120/70 in T1DM

Blood pressure of <120/70 mm Hg linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease, macroalbuminuria
Middle-aged adults who've avoided obesity

Three Factors Weigh Heavy in Risk of Heart Failure

Prevention of obesity, HTN, diabetes could substantially cut public health impact of heart failure
In early November

As Prices Soar, ADA Calls for Access to Affordable Insulin

American Diabetes Association asks Congress to investigate the matter