Saturated fats’ impact on type 2 diabetes risk ‘varies across acids’

The influence different fatty acids may have on type 2 diabetes risk may depend on whether they contain odd or even numbers of carbon atoms, according to a new study.

People with Type 2 diabetes benefit from replacing refined carbohydrates with tree nuts

Eating tree nuts appears to help lower and stabilize blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes compared to those on a control diet, a new study has found.

Diabetes-fighting potential spotted in culinary herbs

A new study shows extracts of rosemary, Mexican oregano, and marjoram contain compounds that can inhibit two enzymes that play a role in insulin secretion and insulin signaling.

Diabetes combined with high-salt diet doubles risk of heart disease

People with Type 2 diabetes who eat a diet high in salt face twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease as those who consume less sodium, according to a new study published in the Endocrine…

In people with diabetes, consuming whey protein before meals could help improve blood glucose control

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) suggests that consuming whey protein before a regular breakfast reduces the blood sugar…

Metabolic profile of pregnant women with gestational diabetes improved by calcium and vitamin D supplementation

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that calcium and vitamin D supplementation improves the metabolic profile of pregnant…

Vitamin A derivative potentially treats type 2 diabetes and prevents its cardiovascular complications

At a time when obesity, type 2 diabetes, and their complications are a veritable epidemic worldwide, researchers at the University of Montreal and CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) recently…

The benefits of canola oil for people with type 2 diabetes

Canola is Canada’s oil and new research from St. Michael’s Hospital suggests it should also be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes. Dr.

Healthier eating provides benefit independent of other lifestyle changes in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes

Improving the overall quality of one’s diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle changes, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 74th…

Periodic fasting ‘may protect against diabetes in at-risk groups’

During fasting, our bodies scavenge energy from fat cells. New research suggests this may be an effective way to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol and prevent prediabetic insulin resistance.

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