Diabetes & Diabetes Prevention : 185 Articles

In North America, type 2 diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions. But the good news is you can prevent diabetes by exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and watching your weight.  See this section for the latest research and tips to help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, you'll find information to help you keep your blood sugar under control and reduce the risk of health problems from diabetes.

Dietary changes can prevent Type 2 diabetes

Eating more vegetables and drinking less alcohol can delay onset of Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal Lancet. In this study, 577 adults who were a high-risk…

Coffee before cereal spikes blood sugar

Drinking coffee before eating cereal - even a low-sugar cereal - can harm the body's blood sugar response and cause blood glucose levels to rise dramatically, say…

Fruit juice linked to increased diabetes risk

Drinking fruit juice instead of eating green vegetables and whole fruit may boost the risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to a study published in Diabetes Care. In this…

Soy protein benefits Type 2 diabetics with kidney disease

Eating soy protein appears to have long-term positive effects on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys of people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, according to a new study in the journal…

Diet counselling lowers diabetes risk

A few minor adjustments to eating habits and lifestyle can reduce diabetes risk factors like metabolic syndrome, say researchers from the Finnish Diabetes Association. Metabolic syndrome is a…

An egg a day may increase risk of death

Eating seven of more eggs a week can significantly increase the risk of death in men, say researchers from Harvard University. In this new study, more than 20,000 middle-aged men with or…

An apple a day keeps metabolic syndrome away

Adults who eat apples, apple sauce or drink apple juice have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is thought to double the risk of heart attack and increase…

Extra vitamin D in early childhood cuts diabetes risk

Taking vitamin D supplements in early childhood may ward off the development of type 1 diabetes in later life, according to a new study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Type…

March is National Nutrition Month

'National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to make a personal commitment to eat well and be active. To help you get on track - and stay on track - with healthy eating, the Canadian…

Parents don't think their kids are overweight

Many parents of overweight children don't perceive their child as being excessively heavy, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care. In this study, the researchers interviewed…

Fast food can damage the liver

Too much fast food and too little exercise can wreak havoc on the liver, according to results of a small Swedish study. In the study, 18 sedentary adults ate at least two fast food meals…

Whole grains lower risk of chronic disease

A diet that is high in whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss. W hole grains may also reduce the risk of chronic diseases including diabetes and heart disease, say researchers…

Meat, diet soda linked to metabolic syndrome

People who eat two or more servings of red meat a day are much more likely to develop conditions leading to heart disease and diabetes, say U.S. researchers. In this study funded by the…

Diabetics may not lose weight on low carb diets

Lower carb dieting may improve blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes, but weight control may not improve, say researchers from North Carolina.   In this analysis of…

High glycemic foods may increase diabetes risk in women

High glycemic carbohydrates may increase the risk of diabetes in both Chinese and black women, say two different groups of American researchers. High glycemic carbohydrates include baked…

Vitamin D may lower risk of type 2 diabetes

New research has found that vitamin D may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes. According to researchers from Helsinki, people with higher blood levels of "the sunshine…

Omega-3s may prevent type 1 diabetes in kids

A higher intake of omega-3 fats may protect children with a family history of type 1 diabetes from developing the disease. A new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical…

Soy supplement may prevent diabetes in post-menopausal women

According to a new study from Italy, daily supplementation of genistein, a natural compound found in soy foods, combined with calcium, vitamin D and a low-fat diet, may prevent diabetes and…

Diet for type 2 diabetes similar to general healthy diet

Harvard Health Publications has released a new report entitled "Healthy Eating for Type 2 Diabetes".  The recommendations are remarkably similar to those for the general healthy…

A pint of milk a day may keep metabolic syndrome away

A new study from Cardiff University in Wales has found that regular consumption of dairy products decreased the incidence of metabolic syndrome by up to 62 percent in men aged 45-59. In…