Asians, because of their body composition and other factors, develop the disease at a younger age and lower levels of obesity than white people. Yet, they have the highest rate of undiagnosed diabetes.
Tag: diabetes
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Study Shows Amputation Rates Higher in Low-Income Areas
Diabetes cases that require amputation of limbs and extremities are more common among poorer patients.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
County Identifies Top Public Health Issues for Coming Years
A regionwide health plan calls for improvements in the health of the very young and old as well as an emphasis on mental health and obesity.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Report Spotlights Health and Social Disparities in OC
The annual Health Care Agency survey shows a healthy county overall but wide disparities depending on age, race, ethnicity and geography.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Diabetes Coaches Help Patients Communicate With Their Doctors
Questions for Sherrie Kaplan, a professor at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, who recently concluded the research project.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
The No-Diet Approach to Fighting Childhood Obesity
Dr. Patricia Riba’s nonprofit clinic in Santa Ana combines
clinical treatment, nutritional education and free fitness classes
five days a week.
