Diabetes is a disease that has become quite common in the last few decades. But what could be the cause for the rise in the number of diabetics in the country? Primarily, the reason could be the sedentary lifestyles that most people lead. In addition to greater consumption of unhealthy foods such as various fast [...]
Diabetes is one topic that seems to be in most of the conversations of today. Be it a doctor, a patient, a parent or a child, talk about diabetes sneaks its way into most conversations. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the word and this trend continues into the future. Fortunately [...]
According to a survey conducted by the Diabetes Foundation of India and the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC) of New Delhi, the majority of kids in the country’s capital are obese. The survey indicated that 13% of these students were overweight or obese due to the consumption of unhealthy food. The survey focused [...]
According to German researchers, babies who may be facing a higher risk of diabetes due to genes or family history may not benefit from a gluten-free diet during the first year of their life. These new findings undercuts an earlier study where scientists claimed that babies who are exposed to gluten may develop Type 1 [...]
According to research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, even a minute difference in diet could affect diabetes risk. In this particular study, which was funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, there were 69 healthy but overweight candidates who were not afflicted by diabetes but were at risk [...]
The government in the Philippines is currently expanding the production of white corn, which is known to be low in the glycemic index, to boost food security and reduce the incidence of diabetes. According to Dr. Artemio M. Salazar, UPLB-IPB deputy director and National Corn RDE (Research, Development and Extension) Network head, producing white corn [...]
While certain studies have shown that the risk of diabetes and cancer increases with high fat diets, it is mostly the type of fat that could be the culprit. It has been understood that a diet that is rich in monounsaturated fats such as nuts, seeds and olive oil could prevent most of these diseases. [...]
Weight Watchers of Las Vegas is providing a free program for kids. This new service takes place in tandem with its youth and family specialty meetings. This initiative serves to handle the issues of diabetes and obesity head on. Weight Watchers, which is the world’s foremost provider of weight management services, stated that this new [...]
At present there are many health centers in Canada including Edmonton, Vancouver, Montreal and Hamilton, which are looking at creating weight-loss surgery programs for those adolescents who are extremely obese. Initial results from currently ongoing studies illustrate that teens can lose one-third of their weight, on average, one year after such surgery. The good news [...]
According to a new global study that was distributed on Thursday, choosing the correct formula for infants could help avoid the onset of diabetes. The new research illustrated that if a transition is made from breastfeeding to a “highly hydrolyzed formula,” which will aid in easier digestion, the infant may actually face a lower risk [...]
According to new research, a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet could not lead to complications in those who have diabetes risk factors. The study’s author Dr. James Shikany stated that usually people reduce the fat in their diet and then replace it with carbohydrates, “There was some concern that the increased carbohydrate intake might lead to if [...]
