A study of about 63,000 Danish boys measured their body mass index (BMI)* at ages 7 and 13. By the time they reached age 30, 11% had developed type 2 diabetes. It was found that overweight seven-year old’s that remained overweight at thirteen, had an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. However, overweight boys who…
Category: Diabetes
Whole Grains Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
An article published in the Archives of Internal Medicine documented the fact that whole grains have a powerful effect in preventing type 2 diabetes. This study included data from nearly 40,000 men and more than 150,000 women who were followed for several years. White, wild and brown rice. White rice has the bran…
Diabetes and Plant-based Diets
A recent study looked at the prevention of diabetes in connection with plant-based diets, and what it found was very interesting. In the study, researchers looked at data from more than 200 000 men and women across a 20 year span. Information was regularly collected about diet, lifestyle, medical history and the development of any…
Sleep and Diabetes
Did you know there is a connection between how much sleep you get and your risk for contracting diabetes? Research is showing us that there is a connection between sleeping difficulty and type 2 diabetes at least in women. A recent study found a fourfold increased likelihood of type 2 diabetes in women who reported…
Diabetes and Beans
A study from 2012, investigated the effect of incorporating legumes as part of a low glycemic index diet for people suffering from type 2 diabetes. A low glycemic index diet is the diet that helps to keep blood sugar at a steady level. Over a period of three months, participants were encouraged to eat at…