Walking to work may be good exercise for people who have less time to spend keeping fit. And it seems to do more than just what most people may think. Recent studies have shown that walking to work may also help reduce your risk of developing diabetes as well as high blood pressure over time. This is according to the results of a study whose findings were recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Med

It has been known that exercise can help reduce the risk of diabetes in a majority of people who are prone to developing the disease. But it seems that it is not only exercise that will help reduce the risk. It seems that simply reducing sitting time daily may also help. A study by researchers from the University of Leicester indicates that decreasing sitting time by 90 minutes daily and moving about often can redu

Research using animal models has suggested that starting a high carbohydrate diet early or as part of after birth programs can lead to a lifelong problem with weight gain and obesity. This will become a problem even if caloric intake is restricted for a period of time during adulthood. Researchers from the University at Buffalo using laboratory animals show that increased carbohydrate intake early after birth can p

A secret to a healthy body, whether you are diabetic or not, is to eat the right foods the right way. Nutritionists recommended keeping your blood sugar level reduced to prevent sudden increases of insulin. Although the main culprit of insulin spikes is starch, you do not have to eliminate carbohydrates entirely in your diet. A new book entitled “The Sugar Blockers Diet” provides tips on taking advant

If you are living with diabetes or dealing with prediabetes, diet is one of the most daunting challenges everyday; even more so if you are eating out in a restaurant. Prevention magazine seeks the help of Sam Talbot, chef and author of “The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries,” in providing helpful tips in selecting dishes on menus. As a diabetic himself, Talbot does not let his condition get in th

People have recently heard about many victims of flesh eating bacteria. It may also have them create scary thoughts of going down with such a condition. But before more and more people begin to panic that this would become an epidemic, here are some important things that people should know about the so-called flesh eating bacteria. And for diabetics, it may be something that they should be watching out for. What Is

For many diabetics, managing their condition is a lifelong commitment. With doctors and researchers not yet finding an effective cure for diabetes, the best that sufferers can do is to manage and maintain a healthier lifestyle. This also means being able to avoid developing those harmful diabetes complications. Here are some of the ways that diabetics may be able to do that. Avoid smoking. Smoking is a bad habit th

Type 2 diabetes has become an increasing health problem that is affecting more and more people. There are certain warning signs that may put some people at a bigger risk of developing the said disease. Here are some of the more common warning signs to be aware of. Obesity Obesity is one of the more common warning signs for diabetes. Even just 10 to 15 pounds that is over one’s normal weight can increase the r

Recent research suggests that new treatments for diabetes may not necessarily be better or more effective than older ones. A relatively common drug that has been used to treat type 2 diabetes for more than 15 years still works just as well as a number of newer and more expensive diabetes medications and may have fewer side effects. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found out that metformin,

Researchers have recently found that a type of protein that regulates the biological clock in mammals also regulates the glucose production in the liver. By altering the levels of this protein, scientists can improve the health in diabetic mice. The report is published on the advanced online publication of the journal Nature Medicine. Biologists from the University of California San Diego may have discovered a new