Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in collaboration with other institutions have identified a natural compound found in dairy fat that may help cut diabetes risk. The said compound, called trans-palmitoleic acid, is naturally found in milk, yogurt, cheese and butter. This compound is not produced by the body and can only be obtained from diet sources. Trans-palmitoleic acid may shed light to prev

A recent study suggests that inhaled steroids may also have an effect on diabetes risk. Inhaled corticosteroids, which is commonly used to treat breathing problems such as those experienced by people with asthma, may also increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The findings of the study was published in the November issue of The American Journal Of Medicine. The said study involved researchers