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Don’t Supersize: NIH Study Shows Eating French Fries Increases Risk for Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2006

84,555 registered female nurses were followed up for 20 years and they found that eating potatoes, especially french fries, is associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. See McDonald’s answer to the results.

New Study Shows A Low-carb Diet Helps Control Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Researchers in Sweden say a follow-up study of patients on a low-carbohydrate diet showed stable improvement and reduced need for medication.

Night Eating Can Increase Diabetic Complications

Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2006

Night eating is common in diabetic patients and is associated with increased complications.

Low-Carb Diet Has Lasting Benefits in Obese Type 2 Diabetics

Posted: Friday, July 07, 2006

In motivated, obese type 2 diabetic patients, a low-carbohydrate diet with some caloric restriction has lasting benefits on body weight and glycemic control, often reducing the need for medication.

Use of Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diets Among Americans: Correlates, Duration and Weight Loss

Posted: Monday, May 22, 2006

From the result is was concluded that LCHP diets were equally prevalent across sociodemographic subgroups and many users reported significant weight loss. Approximately 40% of male users and 30% of female users reported long-term use of the diet, suggesting that for some, this dietary approach may be well tolerated.

Low-Carb Diet Controls Diabetes Without Weight Loss Or Insulin Use

Posted: Friday, April 21, 2006

A new study released in the scientific journal Nutrition & Metabolism found that type 2 diabetes can be managed and controlled simply by minor changes in the diet alone without the need for weight loss or the use of insulin medications. “The protein in the low-carb diets that aided the production of insulin in the study participants because protein actually stimulates the production of insulin.”

Glycemic Index ‘Unrealistic’ and Not Very Useful

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

The glycemic index, a current hot diet trend, “does not seem useful in understanding how diet impacts health, it only makes life more complicated for those trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle.” says the author of a new study.

Low-Carbohydrate Diets Appear Effective, But May Raise Cholesterol Levels

Posted: Friday, February 24, 2006

After six and 12 months, individuals on low-carbohydrate diets had increased total cholesterol levels and LDL levels. However, they also had lower triglyceride levels and higher HDL or “good” cholesterol levels.

Low-Fat Diet Does Not Cut Health Risks

Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006

The largest study ever to ask whether a low-fat diet reduces the risk of getting cancer or heart disease has found that the diet has no effect

Top Five Ways to Feel Full and Eat Less

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

It's a common complaint: how can you lose weight if you're hungry all the time? The solution may be easier than you think. Many acts of overeating, in fact, may have less to do with appetite than the sheer amount of food we have on our plate,