Diet is not only interesting, but usually not very successful in the long term. A study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine is about the comparison between the effectiveness of the diet (traditional), low-fat to low carbohydrate diets (high protein). In the first six months, low-carbohydrate diets more effective but after 12 [...]

Adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes face the hormonal changes that make them resistant to insulin as well as social pressures to engage in unhealthy behavior. Schedule at school and other activities may interfere with blood glucose monitoring regularly. Intensive diabetes management training can improve metabolic control. However, research shows that the control is significantly [...]

The following documents provide information to help you in taking advantage of this benefit. Active employees, pre-Medicare retirees and family members who are registered with the U.S. MAP Plus or the benefits of disaster plans that qualify for coverage of weight management costs. This ebook will answer general questions about: What are eligible expenses for weight management? Are [...]