Type 2 Diabetes on the Rise Among Children

Link To Article | http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100325/diabetes_children_100325/20100325?hub=Health

Written By: Canadian Press

THURSDAY, Mar 25 2010 (ctv.ca) – What used to be known as adult-onset diabetes is showing up in more and more children, especially among aboriginals, says a recent study by the Manitoba Institute of Child Health.

The study found 345 cases of Type 2 diabetes in children across Canada between April, 2006 and March, 2008. Almost half — 44 per cent — were kids with aboriginal heritage.

“The potential impact of childhood Type 2 diabetes will significantly affect workforce productivity and the health-care system,” Dr. Heather Dean, one of the lead authors, said in a written statement.

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Let’s Go Back To Basics

Link to Article | http://www.themanitoban.com/articles/29385

Written By: Sarah Khalil

TUESDAY, Mar 23rd 2010 (The  Manitoban) – The act of eating has become something more than nourishing our body; it is a bad habit which promotes excessive intake of food. In 1998, the World Health Organization classified obesity as a “growing epidemic.”

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Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference

              801 Dixon Road.Toronto.ON M9W 1J5

              http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0909097122&key=C06BA

~PROGRAM SCHEDULE~

8:00 – 8:50 Registration & Healthy Start Breakfast

8:50 – 9:00 Welcome & Introductions Dr. Chris Cobourn – Medical Director and Surgeon, SWLC

9:00 – 9:30 Fact and Fiction About Lap-Band Adjustments Dr. David Mumford – Surgeon, SWLC

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