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.

Soy cuts cholesterol, helps kidney function in diabetics

A diet rich in soy protein may reduce risk factors for heart and kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, the results of a small study suggest. In the study, cholesterol levels dropped…

Nutrition strategies to manage hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia develops when the glucose (sugar) level in your blood falls below normal. During the process of digestion, the carbohydrates (sugars and starches) that you eat every day are…

Multi-pronged approach helps diabetics lose weight

Combining several weight loss strategies is better than a standard weight loss program for people with type 2 diabetes, University of Minnesota researchers report. They also found the greater…

Low glycemic index foods help control diabetes

People with diabetes are advised to watch the amount of carbohydrates in their diet, but that may not be enough. The so-called glycemic index of food can also have a big impact on blood sugar…

Multivitamins may reduce risk of birth defects in diabetics

Regular use of multivitamins may reduce the risk of birth defects in infants born to mothers with diabetes, results of a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in…

Sugar intake linked to diabetes risk in women

A large new study of middle-aged women suggests that when it comes to diabetes, sugar is not a major factor. Instead, the amount of calories consumed and a sedentary lifestyle may be more…

Too much TV increases obesity and diabetes in women

Women who are glued to the television are also likely to watch their waistlines expand, Harvard researchers say. What's more, some of these women may go on to develop type 2 diabetes. In…

Eating fish reduces heart disease in diabetic women

Women with diabetes appear to receive the heart-healthy benefits of a diet rich in fish. Among women with diabetes (a condition that places them at especially high risk of heart disease) the…

Saturated fat diet piles on pounds around organs

People who eat a diet high in saturated fat, which is found in all animal foods like meat and dairy products, accumulate more fat around the internal organs in the abdomen than those who…

Premature babies' diet linked to diabetes risk

Premature babies given a nutrient-enriched diet designed to help them catch up to their full term peers appear to be more likely to have a pre-diabetic condition in adolescence, UK researchers…

Exercise alone may prevent pre-diabetic syndrome

A small study suggests that sedentary adults who get a few hours of exercise each week and don't lose weight may still cut their risk of developing a pre-diabetic condition called insulin…

Diet rich in whole grains may prevent type 2 diabetes

Eating whole-grain foods such as fiber-rich breakfast cereals, brown rice, barley and oatmeal may cut a person's risk of type 2 diabetes new study findings from Finland suggest. The study…

Eating breakfast may ward off obesity and diabetes

A new study from Harvard Medical School in Boston suggests that people who eat breakfast daily may be less likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes. In comparison to those who reported…

Eating nuts five prevents type 2 diabetes

Women who enjoy an occasional handful of almonds or walnuts or a tablespoon of peanut butter may have a lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes than women who rarely eat such food, Harvard…

Soy lowers insulin, cholesterol in diabetic women

Older women with type 2 diabetes, who take a daily soy supplement for 12 weeks, show improvements in cholesterol and insulin levels, according to preliminary findings from a UK study. These…

Moderate drinking may help control blood sugar

A study from the University of Cambridge in the UK, has found that drinking moderate amounts of wine, beer or hard alcohol is associated with better blood glucose (sugar) control among healthy…

An apple a day may keep the doctor away

New findings from Finland suggest that an apple a day can keep you healthy. In a study of more than 10,000 men and women, individuals who consumed more of plant compounds called…

Exercise may cut the risk of pre-diabetic syndrome

Researchers from Finland have found that middle-aged men who get more than three hours of exercise each week are less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, an illness largely characterized by…

Whole grains may reduce diabetes risk

According to a study from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts, whole-grain products, such as brown rice, oats, corn and barley, are protective against diabetes. Men who ate the most…

Whole grains help cut insulin and cholesterol levels

Whole-grain foods, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal and brown rice, may lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer by reducing cholesterol and making the…