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Nutritional Labeling and Point-of-Purchase Signs Work to Make Better Choices

Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

With over 30% of U.S. adults obese, the significant adverse health effects of obesity (including heart disease and diabetes) are widespread throughout the country. Two published studies shed light on behaviors regarding food choices and good nutrition and report on how nutritional labeling and point-of-purchase signs are influencing healthy food choices.

Four Cups of Tea, Coffee Seem to Protect Against Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Drinking lots of coffee and tea every day -- even decaf -- might keep diabetes away, new research shows. Each additional cup of coffee consumed in a day was associated with a 7% reduction in the excess risk of diabetes.

AADE: Diabetes Training Programs Trims Healthcare Costs

Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

A group that promotes education and awareness around diabetes is calling on the government and private insurers to use diabetes education as a cost-saving strategy.

Why Fad Diets Work Well for Some but Not Others

Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010

According to published research, genes are interacting with diet, rather than diet alone and are the main causes of variation in metabolic traits, such as body weight.

New Research Shows that White Rice Increases Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Monday, August 02, 2010

A large study reports that people who eat more white rice are at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, whereas whole-grain foods like brown rice could reduce the likelihood of diabetes. The researchers calculated that replacing just one-third of a typical daily serving of white rice with the same amount of brown rice might reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 16%.

Lifestyle Change Wins Over Weight Loss Programs

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Obese adults prefer noncommercial, nonstigmatizing interventions designed to help them improve their lifestyles over programs that just promote weight loss, according to a new study.

Improved Blood Sugar Control Linked to Cashew Seed Extract

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Adding cashew seed extract to one's diet may help lower diabetes risk, according to published findings.

Red and Processed Meat Diets May Increase Diabetes Risk

Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

An Atkins-style diet that emphasizes animal protein may actually be linked to higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes, according to a large observational study.

Antioxidants Increase Insulin Sensitivity

Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

A diet high in antioxidants may help increase insulin sensitivity and enhance the effects of metformin, according to a small study.

White Rice Verses Brown Rice and Diabetes Risk

Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Consuming more white rice appears to be associated with a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, whereas consuming more brown rice may be associated with a lower risk for the disease.