Why this Blog?

Shortly after my 12 year old nephew was diagnosed with Diabetes 1, I started this blog for he and his mother. There is so much to learn and so much to know and so many unanswered questions. My hope is that it provides a place for knowledge and healing. To your health nephew!
Love Always-
Hannah

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

A few extra pounds won't kill you, study says (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

CHICAGO - Being 25 pounds overweight doesn't appear to raise your risk of dying from cancer or heart disease, says a new government study that seems to vindicate Grandma's claim that a few extra pounds won't kill you. The news isn't all good: Overweight people do have a higher chance of dying from diabetes and kidney disease. And people who are obese -- generally those more than 30 pounds ...

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for Diabetes for young people]

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