Marathon man's run of success
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Michael Coulson stopped needing medication to control his type 2 diabetes after finishing a three-month exercise and diet programme. He lost 10.5 kilograms in weight during the prescribed exercise programme, which was funded by health and local authorities in Bolton, England. Most individual programmes are based around a moderate level of exercise supported by a change to healthy eating patterns. Success depends upon a teamwork approach by health professionals and fitness instructors, and a positive attitude in the participant. Coulson now aims to complete a marathon.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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Plugging the gap
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Inadequate health provision for ethnic minority groups in the United Kingdom is highlighted in diabetes care. Diabetes is more prevalent among the Asian population. However, communication problems are likely because nursing education pays little attention to medical anthropology and culture differences. About 200,000 UK residents may not be fluent in English but interpreters and translated information are largely unavailable. Inadequate knowledge may result in stereotyping and generalisation.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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Could islet transplantation be a potential cure for diabetes?
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The procedure of transplanting healthy islet of Langerhans into a patient with diabetes is described. The first seven recipients of the insulin producing organs did not have to use insulin injections for one year and have had reduced dependence on insulin since then.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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