Diabetes Resource Center
Did you know that more than 1.5 million New York residents have diabetes? Did you know that the number of New Yorkers with diabetes has more than doubled in the last decade, and diabetes is the only chronic disease that continues to grow in prevalence? NYSHealth's Diabetes Resource Center gathers information on publications, data, and organizations central to the effort to reverse the diabetes epidemic in New York State.
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- Facts and Figures
- Important Publications
- Organizations Working to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
- Initiatives and Policies Advancing Diabetes Prevention and Management
Features
Conversations with Christina Economos, Ph.D.
Members of New York State’s public health community gathered recently to listen to Tufts University professor Dr. Christina Economos discuss the findings of her three-year trial on childhood obesity, “Shape Up Somerville: Eat Smart. Play Hard,” at the offices of the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth).
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In the News
"Many more children on medication, study says." Baltimore Sun, November 3, 2008.
"Governor Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson announce release of ‘Healthy Kids, Healthy New York After-School Initiative’ to help fight childhood obesity.” New York State Governor’s Office, November 5, 2008.
"Too Few Americans Aware of 'Pre-Diabetes'.” HealthDay News, November 6, 2008.
