Baby boomer diabetes surge worries doctors
Medics warn diabetes will rise as baby boomers age and weight increases. Sofia Gutierrez, 70, of Chicago, manages the disease with diet changes and medication. Health officials in Illinois cite hundreds of thousands at risk and urge weight control and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables to cut risk.
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Marcia Frank
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Illinois Department of Human Services
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Diabetes risk guide and rising cases across communities
The article outlines a risk scoring test from the American Diabetes Association and notes high risk among minorities. It discusses diabetes prevention through exercise, diet, and education, mentions Palos Community Hospital screening efforts, and cites ongoing research on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, with expert quotes on management and family impact in Chicago area families.
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Frank
Palos Community Hospital
Palos Heights
Janice Donovan
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