Fruit, Veggies Tied to Lower T2 Diabetes Risk
Fat cells help to control blood sugar and insulin levels, according to a new Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center study. Previously, the Read more»
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Turmeric Extract Can Lower Obesity and Diabetes Risk: Study
Last month I wrote about the strong, almost irrepressible urge to overeat carbohydrate-based foods, especially in people with metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, and Read more»
Diabetics Urged to Steer Clear of High Fat Diet
A study found that bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, was more effective than just medical treatment in improving and Read more»
Vitamin D-Fortified Yogurt Drink May Lower Risk of Heart Disease in Type 2 Diabetics
The STAMPEDE trial involved 150 patients with obesity and poorly controlled diabetes. The patients were divided into three groups of 50: those Read more»
White Rice Linked to Type 2 Diabetes, Study Says
Results of the STAMPEDE (Surgical Therapy And Medications Potentially Eradicate Diabetes Efficiently) trial were published today (March 26, 2012) in The New England Journal of Read more»
Selenium Supplements May Increase Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Selenium supplementation is not necessary for most Americans, and may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to recent University of Surrey Read more»
No Single Diabetes Diet Fits All
People diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes need to find a healthy diet that works best for them to lose weight and control Read more»
Low-Carb, High-Protein Diets Win the Battle Against the Bulge, Israeli Study Finds
Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets aid weight loss, increase good cholesterol levels, and reduce blood lipids, according to a new Ben-Gurion University of the Read more»
Dark Meat Can Be Heart-Healthy, Study Shows
Doctors have long recommended choosing white meat over dark meat, since it is lower in saturated fat, but evidence now indicates that Read more»
Hopeful Consumers Choose Fruit, Happy Consumers Choose Candy Bars
Positive feelings focused on the future lead to better food choices, according to recent Penn State University research. Although previous research found Read more»
Yo-Yo Dieting Not Tied to Early Death: Study
A new study contradicts previous studies indicating that yo-yo dieting may contribute to early death, according to a recent report. Earlier studies Read more»