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How Coffee Consumption Improves Glucose Tolerance

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

In prospective cohort studies, higher coffee consumption has been associated with a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. Associations have been similar for caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee suggesting that coffee components other than caffeine have beneficial effects on glucose homeostasis...

Cocoa Extract 'Targets Big Four'

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

Epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, could target four of the major health problems, it has been claimed. New research argues that the nutrient helps to target the risk of stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes.

Bowl of Wholegrain Cereal Daily Reduces Risk of Heart Failure by 27%

Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2007

"The Physicians' Health Study shows that even in a population with overall healthy behavior, it is possible to see less heart failure in those who eat a wholegrain cereal breakfast."

Replacing Red Meat With Soy Improves Metabolic Syndrome

Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2007

Soy as a replacement for red meat in a DASH eating plan had beneficial effects on features of the metabolic syndrome, soy-nut being more effective than soy-protein.

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.

Tailored Diabetes Care Gets Results

Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

Culturally specific diabetes management programs work better than a one-size-fits-all approach, going by the results achieved with a program tailored to Latino patients.

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!

Sleep Expert Issues Wake Up Call To Women Who Snore-Diabetes Is A Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

New research shows that snoring doesn't have to be loud to cause health problems especially in women, according to sleep expert and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney, Colin Sullivan. FDA

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.

Nurse-led Diabetes Care Cuts Complications, Costs

Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Putting a nurse in charge of care for people with diabetes sharply reduces their need for urgent and emergency care, and reduces costs, a new study shows.