Prevention of Diabetes

Information on how to prevent diabetes
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More Fish May Lower Diabetes Risk

Salmon, herring, and sardines are among good sources of omega-3 fatty acids that may help to reduce the risk of Type-2 diabetes.

Type-2 diabetes is becoming increasingly widespread throughout the world. In that previous studies posit that overweight is a significant risk factor, diet and other lifestyle factors may have potential as interventive approaches to reduce a person’s risk of Type-2 diabetes. Jyrki K. Virtanen, from the University of Eastern Finland (Finland), and colleagues analyzed data collected in the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD), determining the serum omega-3...

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Current Headlines in Diabetes Prevention

The Avocado Advantage ▶

Adding just one-half of a fresh avocado to a lunch can promote feelings of satiety, among healthy but overweight men and women.

Yogurt May Reduce Diabetes Risk ▶

Consuming yogurt may cut a person’s risks of Type-2 diabetes by 28%.

Cardiometabolic Health Improves with Weight Loss ▶

Markers including LDL cholesterol and C-reactive protein improve in overweight and obese women who lose a modest amount of weight, and keep it off for 2 years.

Dietary Choices May Defeat Diabetes ▶

What foods contain a specific compound that lowers insulin resistance and reduces inflammation?

Tree Nuts Reduce Heart Disease & Diabetes Risks ▶

People who consume pistachios, cashews, almonds, pecans and walnuts may be less obese and have fewer risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

Olive Oil May Protect Against Diabetes ▶

Consuming a Mediterranean diet that is rich in extra virgin olive oil may be an effective way to protect people at high-risk for heart disease against diabetes.

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135. Soy You Know

An increased consumption of legumes, such as peanuts and soybeans, has been shown to markedly reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes. A joint Vanderbilt University (Tennessee, USA) / Shanghai Cancer Institute (China) study followed 64,227 Chinese women for nearly five years. In those study subjects with a high intake of a variety of legumes, the researchers found that diabetes risk was reduced by 38%. In particular, a high intake of soybeans was associated with a 47% risk reduction.