A Mathematical Challenge to Obesity
People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes can reduce atherosclerosis by 20 percent by losing just 13 pounds, according to Read more»
People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes can reduce atherosclerosis by 20 percent by losing just 13 pounds, according to Read more»
Caffeine may be able to prevent the memory and learning problems that are caused by poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, shows a Read more»
Understanding how many calories are in foods, how calories from different sources affect the body, and how many to eat is more Read more»
People who drink diet soda, but otherwise eat a healthy diet, have less risk of developing metabolic syndrome than diet-soda drinkers who Read more»
People with type 2 diabetes who follow a high fat, low carbohydrate diet to lose weight may be doing more harm than Read more»
Daily consumption of white rice may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new Harvard School of Public Read more»
Man-made chemicals, such as PCBs, phthalates, and Bisphenol A (BPA), may be contributing to climbing obesity and diabetes rates worldwide, according to Read more»
Successful meal planning to control blood sugar includes considering both the glycemic index and amount of carbohydrates in each meal. People with Read more»
The study authors reported some complications of surgery, but most were not serious. However, four patients did require a second operation. The Read more»
Participants entered the study taking an average of three medications each for diabetes. In all of the gastric bypass patients who achieved Read more»
After 12 months, a normal HbA1c (less than 6.0) was achieved in 42.6 percent of patients who underwent gastric bypass and 36.7 Read more»
In a randomized, controlled trial, some weight loss surgery patients achieved normal blood sugar levels without use of any diabetes medications. In Read more»
Enzymes produced to metabolize fructose (sugar) may contribute to obesity, diabetes, and other illnesses, according to research by an international group of Read more»