Diabetes Diet

Focus on ‘anti-cancer’ diet, anti-inflammatory drugs

By George ⋅ October 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

USA Today Focus on 'anti-cancer' diet, anti-inflammatory drugsUSA TodayDoctors are testing a diabetes drug, called metformin, which lowers insulin levels, as a way to prevent relapses in women who have had breast cancer, says Patricia Ganz of UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Physicians also have examined the …and more » More details can be found at […]

Gene could hold key to reversing diabetes

By George ⋅ September 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Conversation Gene could hold key to reversing diabetesSydney Morning HeraldThe finding centres on how a particular gene responds to high-fat diets by disrupting insulin production in the pancreas and triggering diabetes. In people who follow a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise, the gene usually lays dormant allowing the …Hope for people with […]

Calls for the province to cover the cost of diabetes supplies

By George ⋅ September 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

CTV.ca Calls for the province to cover the cost of diabetes suppliesCTV.caLiving with Type 1 diabetes, Hamilton-Lane used to have to constantly monitor his food intake, but the pump allows the 12-year-old's system to receive a constant supply of insulin, which means he doesn't have to constantly monitor his diet. …and more » More details can […]

Dieting Beats Exercise for Diabetes Prevention in Older Women, Combo Is Best

By George ⋅ September 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

SeniorJournal.com Dieting Beats Exercise for Diabetes Prevention in Older Women, Combo Is BestSeniorJournal.comIncreased insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar are signs that the risk of diabetes is high. Insulin resistance improved significantly with diet and a bit more in the diet-plus-exercise group, but not with exercise alone, compared to women who … More details can […]

Type 2 Diabetes Rates Rising Around the World

By George ⋅ August 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Fox News Type 2 Diabetes Rates Rising Around the WorldFox NewsStudies have suggested you can reduce your risk and your children's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 58 percent by simply eating a balanced diet of healthy whole foods and by engaging in moderate physical exercise for at least 30 …The […]

Red, processed meat linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes

By George ⋅ August 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

USA Today Red, processed meat linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetesUSA Today“Type 2 diabetes has a very strong genetic component, and multiple environmental factors, such as obesity, physical inactivity and poor diet, interact with genetics to increase the risk and accelerate the development of the disease,” says Vivian …Daily Hot Dog May Feed […]

Obesity in the young driving surge in global type 2 diabetes

By George ⋅ August 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

French Tribune Obesity in the young driving surge in global type 2 diabetesSignOnSanDiego.comQ: Lifestyle and diet are central to both preventing and treating diabetes, but changing behaviors seems more problematic and challenging than, say, developing a pharmacological solution. Is diabetes a disease that could, theoretically, be solved with …Caution advised for diabeticsgulfnews.comThe Arizona RepublicArizona Republicall […]

Diabetes Drug Research: A Setback, But Other Alternatives

By George ⋅ July 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Proactive Investors USA & Canada Diabetes Drug Research: A Setback, But Other AlternativesFYI LivingLeafy Greens: If you need one more reason to add vegetables to your diet, here it is: recent research claims that leafy green vegetables can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 5. Cinnamon: Cinnamon does wonders for your blood sugar, […]

Go nuts to help lower your blood sugar

By George ⋅ July 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Globe and Mail Go nuts to help lower your blood sugarGlobe and MailIf you have Type 2 diabetes – ie your blood glucose (sugar) is higher than it should be – consider replacing some of the carbohydrates in your diet with a handful or two of nuts. According to a new study, eating about half […]

Diet soda and weight gain: The connection may be, in a way, what you think

By George ⋅ July 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Fox News Diet soda and weight gain: The connection may be, in a way, what you thinkLos Angeles TimesThe results, which haven't been published or peer-reviewed, were announced this week at a meeting of the American Diabetes Assn. in San Diego. “Data from this and other prospective studies suggest that the promotion of diet sodas […]

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