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

Recent research indicates that losing about 10 percent of their previous body weight may help people with pre-diabetes reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next three years if the weight loss came within six months of their diagnosis. The findings offer a clue on how short-term lifestyle changes may affect long-term health, especially for people with great risk of developing diabetes. A report on th

Recent research shows that using statins for treating and prevention of cardiovascular diseases may have a drawback. It can increase the risk of developing diabetes. This finding was the result of a population-based study conducted by researchers from Canada. Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that are widely prescribed to help prevent certain cardiovascular conditions. These medications are popular and a

Researchers have found a correlation between serum levels of vitamin D3 and the incidence of Type 1 diabetes. A study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests that vitamin D3 may play a preventive role in the development of the said disease. The research is shown in the December, 2012 issue of Diabetologia, a publication of the European Association for the St

Researchers from UC Davis found a strong correlation between people suffering from severe psoriasis and diabetes risk. An analysis of results coming from 27 different studies and involving around 314,000 individuals indicates a link between the skin condition with the blood sugar disorder. The findings are published in the Archives of Dermatology. Psoriasis is a common skin problem characterized by raised red, flak

Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide, both male and female alike. But it seems that the disease seems to affect both genders in different ways. A new study about the disease may provide some bit of proof on this. A new study has just showed that women who are prone to sitting for long period of time on a regular basis are at more risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But a similar link has not been seen in m

It has been known in prior studies that coffee and tea may have an effect on diabetes risk. But new research suggests that even drinking decaffeinated coffee may also reduce risk of developing diabetes. The study indicated that decaffeinated coffee may be helping improve energy metabolism in the brain that is associated with type 2 diabetes. Findings of the research can be found on the online publication of Nutriti

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

It has been known already that diabetes increases the risk of people having a stroke or heart attack. It seems that those may not only be the ones that diabetics should worry about. A recent study indicates that diabetes may also increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. According to a new study conducted in Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, people with d