More research is required to establish whether Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes, according to Cochrane Researchers. Although herbal medicines are widely used in Asian countries to treat pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), the precursor of the disease, researchers say there is still not enough hard scientific evidence to confidently recommend their use.
November 13, 2009
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October 30, 2009
Healthier Neighborhoods Help Keep Diabetes at Bay
HealthDay — MONDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) — People who live in neighborhoods that promote physical activity and offer access to healthy foods may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
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October 3, 2009
Large Fat Cells May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women
Middle-aged women with large abdominal fat cells have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life compared to women with smaller fat cells. Waist circumference divided by body height can also be used to determine which women are at risk. This is shown in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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September 25, 2009
Blood Pressure in Men Increased by High-Sugar Diet
Study 1 highlights: Just two weeks on a high-fructose diet raises blood pressure in men. A drug used to treat gout seems to protect against that blood pressure increase and some aspects of metabolic syndrome. Study 2 highlights: A study in mice finds that the time of day when fructose is consumed is linked to abnormalities in blood pressure, weight gain and behavior.
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September 15, 2009
Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Type 2 Diabetes
The Mediterranean diet, long touted as a healthy eating plan, may help people with type 2 diabetes stay off blood sugar-lowering medications, as well as help them lose weight and lower cardiovascular risk factors.
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January 13, 2009
Breastfeeding May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Breastfeeding was shown to significantly lower a woman’s risk for developing metabolic syndrome in a study reported today by researchers with Kaiser Permanente.
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January 23, 2008
7 Ways to Keep Blood Sugar Levels Low
Excerpt from Build Powerful Nerve Force Book — Chapter 5
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Australian researcher Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller cites in her new book The Glucose Revolution, that when you eat a carbohydrate — any sugary or starchy food — your blood sugar goes up. If it rises slowly, that’s ideal; however, if it soars quickly, this could lead to serious health threats.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have also cited that a spike in blood sugar can double or triple your risk of developing Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes. Dr. Brand-Miller has created a Glycemic Index that ranks foods based on how quickly they raise blood sugar. High-glycemic-index foods make blood sugar jump; low– glycemic-index foods cause a slower rise.
Eat health giving legumes with abandon, such as lentils, soybeans, lima and kidney beans, etc., for they promote a gradual blood sugar rise and have a low-glycemic index.
Don’t worry about carrots spiking blood sugar. Wide reports that carrots are bad for blood sugar are wrong.
Add Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar or fresh lemon juice to foods. Studies show only a few tsps in a salad dressing, over veggies, etc. helps lower blood sugar because the acid slows stomach emptying and promotes better digestion.
Eating organic brown rice, lentils and whole grain pastas are best. They help normalize blood sugar and reduce appetite as well as help in the weight loss because they are filling.
If you snack, choose fresh organic fruits, even popcorn, never eat jelly beans — they spike your blood sugar.
Eat fresh, organic vegetables. Think of salad vegetables as “free” foods, with no significant impact on blood sugar or weight. It’s best to avoid fatty foods, sugars, meat, etc.
Avoid all processed, refined foods: refined breads, cereals, cookies, crackers, desserts etc. These refined starches zip through your digestive tract, raising your blood sugar.
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