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Court case tests Philadelphia’s sugary drinks tax

The City of Brotherly Love says it can tax the distribution of products that harm public health. The AMA and other health organizations support the tax.

Prevention & Wellness
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6 steps to starting your own diabetes prevention program

Members of a care team that implemented its own lifestyle-change program share their insights, including where to find helpful resources.

Prevention & Wellness
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With no DPP in reach, a family medicine practice created its own

A family medicine practice created its own diabetes prevention program (DPP). The physician leading the project explains how patients are benefiting.

Prevention & Wellness
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Two health tools your patients can use

Two web-based tools aid physicians in educating their patients, promoting shared decision-making and preventing diabetes.

Digital
Physician takes notes as patient holds her midsection.
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Diabetes prevention saves big; find impact for your patient panel

Research shows lifestyle modifications can reduce annual medical expenditures by almost $2,700 for patients with prediabetes.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician weighing male patient on scale.
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Physicians praise online diabetes prevention program: “Finally”

A Utah health system is piloting an online intensive behavior counseling program for patients with prediabetes. Early returns show 5 percent weight loss.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician displaying prediabetes app on tablet for patient.
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Is the patient at risk for diabetes? It’s a $100 billion question

The U.S. spends more on diabetes than on any other condition, but tools to help physicians and patients prevent the disease are well within reach.

Prevention & Wellness
Senior studies laptop screen for results.
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Surprise: Seniors take to online DPP better than most adults

An online counseling program reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes in seniors, who completed the Web-driven activity at a 20 percent higher clip.

Population Health
New Year 2017
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Resolved: 8 tips for a healthier lifestyle in 2017

Cut sugar, salt and stress. Know your type 2 diabetes risk. Move more, drink less, quit smoking and make your home smoke-free.

Prevention & Wellness