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08/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Women with PCOS are four times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes; weight is usually a factor

It looks like women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more to worry about aside from the painful symptoms associated with this disorder. According to a 2017 study, women with PCOS have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D). One of the study’s authors, Dorte Glintborg, M.D., Ph.D., of the Odense University Hospital in Denmark, […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers say that being exposed to cold temperatures for long periods could reduce the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Exposure to cold temperatures for long periods of time was found to reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. This link between temperature and obesity and diabetes risks is believed to be influenced by the way temperature affects the role of fat cells […]

06/17/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Eating dinner in the mid-afternoon then fasting lowers blood pressure and boosts metabolism

It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that matters. This is what researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) concluded when they found that fasting can cause significant improvements in a person’s blood sugar control, blood pressure and oxidative stress levels. Intermittent fasting is hot, but it is far from […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day can help prevent diabetes

An apple a day really keeps the doctor away. New health guidelines suggested that eating apple a day could help prevent diabetes. Other foods and drinks, such as yogurt, cheese, and regular cups of tea or coffee, are also being recommended in new health guidelines designed to prevent diabetes. A team of researchers from Oxford […]

03/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Physical activity may be more important than diet for preventing type 2 diabetes, according to new research

The connection between diabetes and diet is well-established, but many people struggle to stick to a healthy eating regimen – even when they know that they could be putting their health at risk. If you find yourself sneaking in treats more often than you should, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports […]

02/01/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Signs you need to monitor your blood sugar

The modern diet is a blood sugar nightmare — and it can kill you. Diabetes is a global health disorder that is affecting people of all ages. Many people are not aware that they are at risk of getting the disease or that they already have early symptoms of what is referred to as pre-diabetes […]

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