High Sugar Consumption Linked To Diabetes

For a while the association between sugar consumption and diabetes was thought to solely relate to weight gain, but new research conducted at UC San Francisco indicates that sugar intake may also be directly linked to diabetes. The findings were published in the journal PLOS ONE…

Sugar Consumption Linked To Diabetes, Independent Of Other Factors

Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes? For years, scientists have said “not exactly.” Eating too much of any food, including sugar, can cause you to gain weight; it’s the resulting obesity that predisposes people to diabetes, according to the prevailing theory

Could Carrots Reduce Risk Of Type-2 Diabetes?

Stanford University School of Medicine investigators have found that for people harboring a genetic predisposition that is prevalent among Americans, beta carotene, which the body converts to a close cousin of vitamin A, may lower the risk for the most common form of diabetes, while gamma tocopherol, the major form of vitamin E in the American diet, may increase risk for the disease…

High Fructose Corn Syrup Fuelling Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic

A new study suggests countries that use large amounts of high fructose corn syrup in their food may be helping to fuel the global epidemic of type 2 diabetes…

‘Mindful Eating’ Equals Traditional Education In Lowering Weight And Blood Sugar

Eating mindfully, or consuming food in response to physical cues of hunger and fullness, is just as effective as adhering to nutrition-based guidelines in reducing weight and blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests…

Heart Problems Associated With Diabetes Likely Worsened By Crusty Foods

A University of Illinois study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of crusty bits you’d find on a grilled hamburger, especially if you have diabetes and know you’re at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of your diagnosis…

Therapies Aimed At Type 2 Diabetes And Kidney Disease May Be Developed From Compound Found In Purple Corn

Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most serious complications related to diabetes, often leading to end-stage kidney disease.

Berry Wine Acts As Tasty Drug For Diabetics

Researchers from Illinois University have discovered compounds during an analysis of bioactive compounds in Illinois blue and blackberry wines, which block enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation, making them a tasty option for decreasing diabetics’ blood sugar levels…

Diabetes Patients May Be Able To Decrease Their Blood Sugar With A Tasty Berry Drink

In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation. And that could mean a tasty way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood sugar…

Tool That Helps Dietitians Deliver Info Clients Need And Can Understand

If you’ve consulted with a nutrition educator about how best to lose weight or manage your diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, you may not have learned as much as you could have, said a University of Illinois professor of nutrition extension…

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