Diabetes epidemic looms as Kansas faces rising cases
Kansas health officials warn diabetes nears epidemic levels with 15 year rise from 4.1 percent to alarming rates. State health officer Jason Eberhart-Phillips cites a looming cost burden and a tidal wave of cases. Hospitals and clinics report thousands of diabetes diagnoses and daily management challenges.
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Kansas
Eberhart-Phillips
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Leo Center
Lori Winfrey
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Diabetes risk screening shows six question test
The Annals of Internal Medicine reports a new six question diabetes risk screening to help individuals assess their chance of type 2 diabetes. A high score signals the need for a blood sugar test and medical follow up.
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Glenn Bartlett
Eudora
Annals of Internal Medicine
Education key for high risk groups in tribal schools
Education is crucial for high risk groups including American Indians noted for a rapid gene theory and elevated rates of type 2 diabetes due to economic and social factors. Bounty traveled to Oklahoma to speak with teachers as part of the Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools program, which integrates diabetes education into curricula to establish healthy habits early in students.
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Bointy
Oklahoma
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Haskell
Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes warned by ADA
The American Diabetes Association notes that many with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms. If you have frequent urination unusual thirst extreme hunger unusual weight loss extreme fatigue irritability frequent infections blurred vision slow healing cuts or bruises tingling or numbness in hands or feet recurring skin gum or bladder infections seek medical advice promptly.
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American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes
Who Owns the Space Beneath New Mexico for Carbon Storage
Rancher Jack Chatfield pushes for clear ownership of underground pore spaces as New Mexico advances a bill to establish a carbon storage market. Lawmakers would define rights for storing carbon dioxide and possibly compressed air, aligning with Norway's North Sea project as a reference.
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Santa Fe
N.M
Jack Chatfield
New Mexico
Chatfield
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Montana
North Dakota
Texas
Michigan
Melisa Pollak
University of Minnesota
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State
Fesmire
United States
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North Sea
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