Diets Rich in Magnesium Associated with Slower Progression to Diabetes
Getting enough magnesium in your diet from foods such as whole grains, nuts, fish and and vegetables may reduce your risk of diabetes. Adequate magnesium may be especially important for those at greatest risk of progression to diabetes.
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New Reasons to Pick Fruit Over Juice
Choosing whole fruit rather than fruit juice might significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new large study. And when it comes to picking fruit, some varieties-notably blueberries, grapes, apples and pears-are better than others in protecting you against diabetes.
Walking as Good as Running, If You Have Time
Can you get the same health benefits from walking as from running? As long as you walk for a longer time, to expend a comparable amount of energy, a new study says the answer is yes. And those health benefits are significant, whichever form of physical activity you choose, including reduced risks of high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Control Your Blood Sugar to Help Protect Your Brain
You and your doctor are probably keeping an eye on your blood-sugar levels to gauge whether youre at risk for diabetes. But a new study suggests another risk that may be linked to higher blood-sugar levels (hyperglycemia), even among non-diabetics-dementia.
FDA Cracks Down on Diabetes Scams
The US Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on 15 companies trying to cash
Mushrooms a Surprising Source of Vitamin D
Mushrooms are the only food in the produce aisle that naturally contains vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin thats essential for bone health and associated with a wide range of other possible health benefits.
To Protect Your Health, Find Ways to Work Walnuts into Your Diet
A new study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, adds to the evidence that the health dividends of boosting your walnut intake could also include reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Research Roundup
Pick Proteins Other Than Meat to Cut Diabetes Risk Substituting nuts, whole grains or low-fat dairy such as yogurt for one daily serving of meat can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
Worried About Diabetes? Make Sure You Get Enough Low-Fat Dairy
Low-fat dairy products may reduce older womens risk of developing type-2 diabetes