June 2015 Articles from Consultant360:

33% of US Adults Have Metabolic Syndrome

Using data from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey, researchers investigated trends in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome between 2003 and 2012.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/33-us-adults-have-metabolic-syndrome

Sugar Vs. Inactivity: Which Causes Obesity?

A new editorial refutes the myth that physical inactivity, not poor diet, causes obesity.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/sugar-vs-inactivity-which-causes-obesity

High BMI = Greater CV Risk, Lower Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study examined the association between overweight and obesity and positive health outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/extra-weight-benefits-mortality-patients-diabetes

Could Quitting Smoking Affect Glycemic Control?

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort to determine the impact of smoking cessation on HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes.

http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/could-quitting-smoking-affect-glycemic-control

Could Skipping Meals Raise the Risk of Prediabetes?

Researchers evaluated the impact of skipping meals on insulin resistance, glucose production, and abdominal fat.