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Diabetes, 24-7

Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2012

You don’t get days off from diabetes. It has to be managed constantly, and not just by monitoring your blood sugar and taking medication appropriately

Can Drinking Black Tea Reduce Diabetes Risk?

Posted: Friday, November 23, 2012

Study found lower rates of type 2 disease in countries where beverage is most popular.

Eating Carbs at Dinner Lowers Weight and Inflammatory Markers

Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Participants who ate carbohydrates mostly at dinner showed lower hunger scores compared with those who ate carbohydrates throughout the day.

Diabetes-Linked Heart Problems Worsen with Crusty Foods

Posted: Monday, October 29, 2012

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) – found in the crispy borders of meats prepared at very high temperatures -- are associated with plaque formation seen in CVD.

Corn Helps Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Complications

Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

A purple corn variety found in Chile and Peru has been shown to possess some antidiabetic properties that may prove helpful in type 2 diabetes and associated kidney complications.

Fructose Consumption Impairs Insulin Sensitivity

Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fructose and sucrose worsen lipid profiles compared with similar amount of glucose.

New Analysis Touts Low Carb Diets

Posted: Sunday, September 09, 2012

A new analysis from Duke University found that those on a low carb diet lost 18 pounds.

Tasty Berries Decrease Blood Sugars

Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation similar to the alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. And that could mean a tasty way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood sugar.

Cocoa Can Boost Cognitive Function

Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012

By improving glucose-insulin metabolism, regular consumption of cocoa flavonol may improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Fiber-Added Foods May Not Curb Hunger

Posted: Monday, August 06, 2012

Fiber-enriched processed foods promise a healthier version of snacks, but they might not keep hunger at bay.