Exercise Has a Huge Impact on Diabetes – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Medical research has shown that physical exercise not only reduces the need for medication, but in some cases may reverse type II diabetes. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Medical research has shown that physical exercise not only reduces the need for medication, but in some cases may reverse type II diabetes. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers have found that two servings of whole grains per day are associated with a 21% decrease in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 121 patients with type 2 diabetes, those on a legume diet reduced a marker of blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides more than the control group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Almond consumption dropped two markers of inflammation by 10.3% and 15.7%. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Age related cataracts occur 3.4 years earlier in diabetics and 2.4 years earlier in non-diabetics that are statin users. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 60,903 Seventh Day Adventists, the Body Mass Index was 18% higher in non vegetarians compared to vegans and the risk of diabetes was 380% greater. Data was also given on other types of vegetarians. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Psyllium lowered insulin levels by 20% and blood sugar by 22% in a study of 93 patients compared to the control group. Another test showed reductions in blood pressure. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Resveratrol supplementation improved blood sugar control and cardiovascular risk factors in 62 participants with type 2 diabetes. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Young children with type 1 diabetes had low amounts of chromium, which may result in poor insulin function. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a recent study that included 69 patients, researchers found that the group that consumed cinnamon extracts had significantly reduced fasting blood glucose levels. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Whole grain users reduce risk of diabetes by 26%, cardiovascular disease by 21%, and 23% less weight gain. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Omega 3 reduced irregular heartbeat by 29%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1811 patients with metabolic syndrome those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had 62% lower rates of cardiovascular disease, 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and 69% lower rates of peripheral vascular disease. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 2040 prediabetic patients those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 39% lower risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Deaths of men could be reduced by 9.3% and women by 7.6% if these men and women consumed less than 0.5 serving of red meat per day, a study of 22 years revealed. (more…)
From Natural Products Insider. A 12 week study of 48 type 2 diabetic patients found that Pycnogenol reduced cardiovascular risks similar to pharmaceutical drugs but at a fraction of the cost and with minimal side effects compared to drugs.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research study showed that participants with the highest blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin had 42% and 41% lower risk of cataracts compared to those with the lowest levels. Factors that increase the risk of cataracts include smoking, sunlight exposure, diabetes, aging, and some pharmaceuticals. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research has shown that oleic acid reduces insulin resistance risk by 20% for every 1% increase. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eating foods that minimize blood sugar changes and help maintain insulin sensitivity may help maintain healthy levels of inflammation in obese people. Eating foods with low amount of substances that convert quickly to sugar reduced a marker of inflammation by 27%. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 1226 randomly chosen participants it was revealed that the group with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 63% lower risk of diabetes. (more…)