Shared risk factors lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer, says major AACR symposium

In a major symposium at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015, University of Colorado Cancer Center investigator Tim Byers, MD, MPH, describes research showing the link between cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Understanding the similarities and differences in how these risk factors create cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease could aid the ways we prevent all three diseases,” Byers says.

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About 1 out of 11 people in the U.S. have diabetes, and more than one-third of U.S. adults are considered obese, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For many people who have chronicle diseases, strict nutritional management is a burdensome part of everyday life. DietSensor helps you recognize and understand your own habit patterns as it is the first instant nutrition coach with sensors that automates nutrient counting. The DietSensor mobile application was developed to help users better manager their health, by providing accurate, easily accessible nutritional information, especially for those who are suffering from being overweight or with chronicle diseases related to nutrition. The solution : a pocket molecular sensor and a mobile application – it’s that simple ! 

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