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Study Shows Just How Effective Exercise is as a Treatment Option for Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Now, a new systematic review shows that exercise helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels, increases the body's sensitivity to insulin and decreases blood lipids (fats) while also helping to burn body fat.

Strength Training Can Prevent the Onset of Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2006

Study showed that overweight teenage boys who lifted weights twice per week for 16 weeks significantly reduced their insulin resistance.

Current Recommended Vitamin D Intake May Not Be Optimal

Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

"Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D intakes above current recommendations may be associated with better health outcomes." "However, optimal serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] have not been defined."

Gene Variant "Powerful Predictor" of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

But lifestyle changes, such as exercise, counteract effects of this gene, study suggests.

Exercise In Itself Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

Now, a new systematic review shows that exercise helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels, increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin and decreases blood lipids (fats) while also helping to burn body fat.

Sweet News for Consumers of Sugar Substitutes

Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

Sugar substitutes receive a strong endorsement this month from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Diabetic Women at Higher Risk For Hip Fracture Need Prevention Strategy

Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Having type 2 diabetes for 12 or more years was associated with a three-times higher risk of hip fracture.

Care of Gums Improves Blood Glucose Control

Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Standard treatment for moderately inflamed gums around the teeth -- periodontitis -- can help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels under contro, dropping A1c 1.5 points.

Increased Physical Activity Spurs Prolonged Life by 69%

Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Expending energy by walking, climbing stairs, doing household chores, or even washing windows enhances survival in older adults.

Obesity, Diabetes Drive High Rate of Kidney Failure in U.S.

Posted: Friday, July 21, 2006

Study shows marked difference between Americans and leaner Norwegian patients.