Category: Metabolic Syndrome Type 2 Diabetes

Asian Americans have greater prevalence of metabolic syndrome despite lower body mass index Metabolic syndrome prevalence is significantly higher in Asians compared with NHWs for every BMI category. For women at the mean age of 55 and BMI of 25 kg m–2, the predicted prevalence of metabolic syndrome is 12%… -> -> ->

A coalition of health and community organizers launched the Rethink Your Asian Drink campaign to help raise awareness about the unhealthy nutrition contents of boba tea. -> -> ->

Among Medicare Fee-for-Service beneficiaries, prevalence of diabetes among Black (37 percent) and Hispanic (38 percent) beneficiaries was higher than among their White counterparts (25 percent) in 2012. -> -> ->

Racial and ethnic minorities bear a disproportionate burden of the diabetes epidemic; they have higher prevalence rates, worse diabetes control, and higher rates of complications. This article reviews the effectiveness of health care interventions at improving health outcomes and/or reducing diabetes health disparities among racial/ethnic minorities with diabetes. -> -> ->

Statistics about diabetes, comparing Asian Americans to non-Hispanic whites. -> -> ->

Body mass index (BMI) is now considered an inaccurate indicator for type 2 diabetes, especially among Asians, who tend to develop the condition with normal BMIs. -> -> ->

New statistics also show rising prevalence of diabetes among all groups. -> -> ->

In the US and in Asia, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, is on the rise. We are at greater risk of developing it at lower weights. This links to the Reddit API for CalCare subreddit’s diabetes articles. -> -> ->