Treating these closely-related conditions requires new clinical practices and research to reduce personal and public health costs

San Francisco, USA and Brussels, Belgium, June 7, 2008 – The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Task Force on Epidemiology and Prevention warned today that recent research demonstrates that type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are closely related, and that both disorders have significant implications on public health and on individuals.

These were the conclusions of a meeting of diabetes and sleep experts who examined the impacts of untreated OSA, the most common form of sleep disordered breathing. The resulting IDF statement was released in a presentation at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 68th Annual Scientific Sessions and in an article published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice1.

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(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 4 Large Eggs, beaten
• 4 Cups of cauliflower florets, grated
• 1 Medium onion, chopped finely
• 2-3 Cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 Cup of mushrooms, finely sliced
• 2 Tablespoons of fresh oregano (or preferred herb), finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons of Soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
• Olive oil spray

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Being overweight and having unhealthy eating habits are two risk factors in developing Type 2 diabetes. In the 2004-05 National Health Survey, 699,600 Australians (3.5% of the population) reported having diabetes. Around 85-90% of these cases are Type 2.

Cases of diabetes are increasing at an alarming rate in all age groups. At Tony Ferguson we are committed to tackling this epidemic by offering a weight loss program that people with Type 2 diabetes, under care of their doctor, can safely join.

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A significant decline in breast cancer rates amongst Australian women aged over 50 years has been linked to a recent dramatic decrease in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), according to new research by The Cancer Council NSW.

The research, published in Medical Journal Australia , found that the use of HRT in Australia dropped, by 40 per cent from 2001 to 2003 following the US Women’s Health Initiative study, which highlighted HRT’s adverse effects.

During the same period, there was a significant seven per cent drop in breast cancer rates among women aged 50 and over, which is equivalent to 600 fewer cases of breast cancer among Australian women. Dr Karen Canfell, lead author of this new Australian research said, “This research replicates recent findings from the US, which also showed a substantial decline in breast cancer attributed largely to declining use of HRT”.

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