A recent study indicates that inactivity predisposes adults into developing diabetes, even those who are able to maintain a healthy weight. Researchers from the University of Florida found out that plenty of people who appear healthy or those who belong to the healthy weight range can also suffer from problems relating to their blood sugar levels. According to Arch Mainous III, chair of health services research, ma

Many have heard about the common advice of eating your vegetables and avoid fried foods in order to stay healthy. But a new study seems to suggest that frying your vegetables may actually be healthy. A study published in the journal Food Chemistry indicates that deep frying vegetables in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) makes them healthier. The study looked into the condition of the vegetables before and after frying

A database study involving beneficiaries the military health system highlighted a link between a heart medication and the risk of developing diabetes. Researchers from the VA North Texas Health System and the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas have identified a possible link between taking statins and an increase risk in developing diabetes. The results of the study were reported online in the Journal of Ge

Statins are prescribed to people suffering with heart conditions. It is considered as one of the most commonly prescribed drugs to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. Although statins are considered as quite effective in treating and reducing cardiovascular events, researchers have found that it also increases the risk of diabetes, so much so that it is added into the warning labels of the said drugs. Many

Obesity is a growing problem among many people today. Because of certain health factors, obese people are placed in higher risk of diabetes and heart disease. Apart from weight loss, researchers are trying to find ways in reducing the risk factors among the obese. Diet and exercise seems to provide the best solution to lower diabetes and heart disease risk among the obese. When it comes to food and diet, researcher

A common virus that affects children is said to accelerate the development of type 1 diabetes in mice. According to researchers from the University of Melbourne, a rotavirus infection that causes severe diarrhea in kids may also aggravate or fast track the development of diabetes. The findings were published in PLOS Pathogens journal. According to the researchers, a rotavirus infection and its link to type 1 diabet

Diabetes is a growing problem among many people around the world suffering from the disease. While there is currently no cure available, people can still manage diabetes to live normally to a certain degree. Current research is helping people to understand the disease more. One study for example, has indicated that people living in densely populated neighborhoods may face lesser risk of diabetes compared to people

Diabetes is a disease that can affect a person’s standard of living. But it is also a disease that can be treatable with sound blood sugar management through diet and exercise as well as use of certain diabetes drugs. The problem is that sometimes people may not be aware that they have diabetes until it is too late. Here are some of the common diabetes symptoms that people should know. Urge To Urinate People

It has long been known that diet and diabetes are linked. There are certain types of food that can increase or decrease your risk of developing diabetes. According to a recent study, fruits such as apples, blueberries and grapes can be associated with a lower diabetes risk. A large study composed of researchers from the US, UK and Singapore analyzed data from three studies- the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS 1984-

A study conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center indicates that prescribing atypical antipsychotic medication to children and young adults with mood disorders and behavioral problems may also put them at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Young people using medication such as olanzapine, aripiprazol, risperidone, and quetiapine led to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes by three times compar