February 11, 2009 — Drinking diet soda at least daily is associated with significantly greater risks for select incident components of the metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) and type 2 diabetes, according to the results of an observational study reported in the January 16 Online First issue of Diabetes Care. “Two longitudinal cohort studies have shown positive […]
Protein and fat play an important role in the diet and in managing glucose control. Today the spotlight is on protein.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin have now discovered that liquorice root contains substances with an anti-diabetic effect.
Here are some interesting food facts to keep in mind for promoting good health.
An analysis of prior clinical trials suggests there is insufficient evidence of a secondary preventive effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplements against overall cardiovascular events
Researchers compared risk factors for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome of nut consumers versus those who did not consume nuts.
For patients with type 2 diabetes, substitution of sucrose with isomaltulose is not associated with improved glycemic control (measured by hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] levels) at 12 weeks.
Half of people with diabetes are failing to keep control of their blood pressure, risking “damaging” complications, figures suggest.
Eating a greater quantity of vegetables and a greater variety of fruits and vegetables (F&V) correlates with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
“Eating fat will make you fat is about as scientifically logical as saying that eating tomatoes will turn you red,” writes Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, author of Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution.
People often talk about having a slow metabolism that makes it tough to lose weight. But what exactly is metabolism?
Eating foods at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, researchers said at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Wellness 12 meeting.
“Is taking whey protein powder good or bad for people with type 2 diabetes?”
Daily intake of vitamin D-fortified doogh (Persian yogurt drink) improved inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetics and extra calcium conferred additional anti-inflammatory benefits.
Are diet sodas good or bad for you? The jury is still out, but a new study sheds light on the impact that zero-calorie beverages may have on health, especially in the context of a person’s overall dietary habits.
One cup of beans contains about 16 grams of protein, the same as 2 ounces of meat or chicken. People who are vegetarians use beans as their main source of protein. Beans contain no cholesterol and only about 1 gram of fat. Research shows that beans are even better if you have diabetes.
For National Nutrition Month, this article evaluates four diet plans that have gotten the most hype: the South Beach Diet, the Paleo Diet, the DASH Diet, and Juice Cleanses.
Diet soda is one of those things in the diabetes community that is everywhere. It’s considered a “free food” so the amount you can have is limitless… Or is it?
Weight loss and increased fitness nearly halved the risk of losing mobility in overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes, according to results from the Look AHEAD trial published in the new issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
The Harvard School of Public Health has been grinding out a series of studies that evaluated the impact of coffee intake on diabetic patients.