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Research shows California Raisins positively impact diabetic nutrition
(BPT) – Research highlighted at the American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions suggests California Raisins – an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar-added fruit – can positively affect glucose levels and systolic blood pressure among people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). ‘Raisins are excellent food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus,’ said […]
Protecting your health: Survey shows diabetic patients often skip important eye examinations
(BPT) – The leading cause of blindness, diabetes, is steadily growing and is expected to affect one in 10 people worldwide by 2040, the International Diabetes Federation predicts. As prevalent as the condition is, 79 percent of Americans don’t know diabetic eye diseases have no visible symptoms and more than half do not know comprehensive […]
Healthy Lifestyle Could Prevent Nearly Half Of All Diabetic Pregnancies
Healthy lifestyle could prevent nearly half of all diabetic pregnancies PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 30-Sep-2014 [ | E-mail[1] ] Share[2] Contact: Emma Dickinsonedickinson@bmj.com44-020-738-36529BMJ-British Medical Journal[4]@bmj_latest[3][5] Research: Adherence to healthy lifestyle and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: Prospective cohort study Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication that has long-term adverse health implications for both mothers and […]
Soy supplements appear to be safe, beneficial in diabetic men
Soy protein supplements, which contain natural estrogens, do not reduce testosterone levels in men with Type 2 diabetes who already have borderline-low testosterone, according to a new study. The results were presented Saturday at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society: ICE/ENDO 2014 in Chicago. “Because soy contains phytoestrogens […]
Exercise, surgically removing belly fat improves cognition in obese, diabetic mice
Cognitive decline that often accompanies obesity and diabetes can be reversed with regular exercise or surgical removal of belly fat, scientists report. A drug already used to treat rheumatoid arthritis also helps obese/diabetic adult mice regain their ability to learn and comprehend, while transplanting belly fat to a normal mouse reduces those abilities, said Dr. […]