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Why Fad Diets Work Well for Some but Not Others Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

According to published research, genes are interacting with diet, rather than diet alone and are the main causes of variation in metabolic traits, such as body weight.

Texting Improves Treatment Adherence and Improved Glucose Levels Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

Pilot study supports adolescent diabetes patients through personalized text messages.

A Healthy Diet Controls Blood Sugars Better than Drugs Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010

A healthier diet helps control high risk Type 2 diabetes better than what drugs can achieve alone.

New Research Shows that White Rice Increases Risk of Diabetes Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010

A large study reports that people who eat more white rice are at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, whereas whole-grain foods like brown rice could reduce the likelihood of diabetes. The researchers calculated that replacing just one-third of a typical daily serving of white rice with the same amount of brown rice might reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 16%.

Lifestyle Change Wins Over Weight Loss Programs Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Obese adults prefer noncommercial, nonstigmatizing interventions designed to help them improve their lifestyles over programs that just promote weight loss, according to a new study.

Improved Blood Sugar Control Linked to Cashew Seed Extract Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Adding cashew seed extract to one's diet may help lower diabetes risk, according to published findings.

Monitoring Steps to Lose Weight Works! Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Women achieved modest changes in their BMI and waist-to-hip measurements with no other lifestyle interventions.

Disrupted Sleep Patterns Adds to Risk of Obesity, Diabetes Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Disrupted sleep patterns seem to contribute to the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to numerous studies. Scientists have theorized that disrupted circadian rhythms throw off various hormonal processes in the body that contribute to disease.

Diabetes Patients Should Avoid the Heat Posted: Sunday, July 18, 2010

Hot weather and diabetes can make for a potentially dangerous combination, according to a Mayo Clinic presentation. The ability to sweat in the heat can be impaired in some patients with diabetes. Also, glucose strips and medications can become ineffective.

Red and Processed Meat Diets May Increase Diabetes Risk Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

An Atkins-style diet that emphasizes animal protein may actually be linked to higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes, according to a large observational study.

 

 

 

 

 

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