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Summaries for Patients5 February 2002Dietary Patterns and the Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in U.S. MenSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-136-3-200202050-00003 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail What is the problem and what is known about it so far?Type 2 diabetes mellitus, the most common form of diabetes, interferes with the body's ability to store foods, resulting in high blood levels of sugar. Over time, high blood sugar levels lead to complications such as blindness, kidney failure, and heart disease. Being overweight and physically inactive increases a person's chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Diet probably affects the risk for this disease, but it is difficult to separate the risk of diet from the risks of being overweight and inactive. Moreover, previous studies of diet and ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: The summary below is from the full report titled “Dietary Patterns and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in U.S. Men.” It is in the 5 February 2002 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 136, pages 201-209). The authors are RM van Dam, EB Rimm, WC Willett, MJ Stampfer, and FB Hu.Summaries for Patients are a service provided by Annals to help patients better understand the complicated and often mystifying language of modern medicine.Summaries for Patients are presented for informational purposes only. These summaries are not a substitute for advice from your own medical provider. If you have questions about this material, or need medical advice about your own health or situation, please contact your physician. The summaries may be reproduced for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoDietary Patterns and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in U.S. Men Rob M. van Dam , Eric B. Rimm , Walter C. Willett , Meir J. Stampfer , and Frank B. Hu Metrics Cited byWhat happens when you compare yourself to a model eating a cheeseburger? An experiment testing the impact of models promoting calorie-dense foods on beliefs about weight maintenance, body satisfaction, and purchase intent 5 February 2002Volume 136, Issue 3Page: I-30KeywordsCardiovascular therapyDietExerciseFoodMeatOverweightRenal diseasesRenal failureRisk managementType 2 diabetes ePublished: 5 February 2002 Issue Published: 5 February 2002 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2002 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...
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