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Weight loss surgery isn’t likely to cure type 2 diabetes, but it can improve blood sugar control, a new study suggests.

Obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes. Some previous research has suggested that gastric bypass surgery can cure diabetes in up to 80 percent of patients.

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SEATTLE – At All Star Fitness in West Seattle, we heard a New Year’s resolution or two. “I’d like to lose ten pounds that’s the hardest part,” said Lori Arnold. We also heard a few theories on what to stay away from to lose those pounds. “I believe wheat has been so genetically modified, it’s just not very good for you, not good for most people,” said David Webber. But the latest news on nutrition comes from a study out of the University of Washington Medicine research facility. What you eat impacts more than your waist line. “If

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Researchers believe sleep problems may compromise the physical and mental health of Type 1 diabetics.

A new study suggests sleep disorders among young diabetics can contribute to misbehavior, worse control of their blood sugar and poor school performance.

Despite adhering to recommendations for good diabetic health, many youth with Type 1 diabetes have difficulty maintaining control of their blood sugars, said Michelle Perfect, Ph.D., the principal investigator in the study.

We found that it could be due to abnormalities in sleep, such as daytime sleepiness, lighter sleep and sleep apnea.

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