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New Study Shows That Low Carb Diets Are Healthier Then Critics Contended Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2007

Premenopausal women who were assigned to follow the Atkins diet for one year lost more weight and improved their glucose, lipids and blood pressure,�when compared to women who were assigned to follow the Zone, Ornish and LEARN diets.

Tai Chi Chuan Improves Control for Type 2's Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2007

A new study suggests that participation in the Chinese martial art Tai Chi Chuan may help boost immune function and improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.

German Diabetes Risk Score May Predict Development of Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, March 15, 2007

The German Diabetes Risk Score uses waist circumference, height, age, the presence of hypertension, consumption of red meat, consumption of whole-grain bread, consumption of coffee, alcohol intake, physical activity, and smoking history to predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

How A Specific Fat Protects Against Obesity and Diabetes Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

A new study from Joslin Diabetes Center sheds light on why some people can eat excessive amounts of food and not gain weight or develop type 2 diabetes, while others are more likely to develop obesity and this most common form of diabetes on any diet.

Add One More Study: Exercise Pivotal In Preventing And Fighting Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

This is one of many studies that shows that 15 minutes of physical activity can do more then any drug in the market place and do it for FREE!

Muscle Contraction Increases Insulin Sensitivity Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

In line with previous findings, acute muscle contraction or exercise can restore insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant skeletal muscle, according to findings from a new study.

According to the USDA, the Average American Consumes 74 Pounds of Sugar Per Year, or 23 Teaspoons a Day. Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

That adds up to 460 calories of nothing but sugar.

Shedding Pounds from Diet or Exercise—Take Your Pick Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

People looking to lose those extra pounds have been told for decades that dieting together with exercise will bring about the best results. Not so, says new research.

Exercise Pivotal In Preventing And Fighting Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

A new study says that acute exercise - as little as 15 minutes a day - can have a profound influence on preventing and fighting the disease.

A First in Pre-Diabetes Intervention Programs Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007

A hospital in Mineola begins a Pre-Diabetes Intervention Program, designed to promote lifestyle change among individuals with pre-diabetes.

 

 

 

 

 

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