Chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are increasingly prevalent in the U.S. due to lifestyle factors such as bad diet, sedentary work or smoking, so any news about natural ways to protect the body from these health problems is potentially significant.
Adding cashew seed extract to one’s diet may help lower diabetes risk, according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. This is because compounds in cashew seeds have been found to improve the body’s response to insulin. During a recent study, a team of investigators examined human cells, which contribute to blood sugar control, that were exposed to different extracts taken from the leaves, bark, seeds and apples of cashew trees.
Although empirical studies have long confirmed a link between obesity and diabetes, doctors have not been sure what exactly caused that detrimental relationship.
Individuals who suffer from high blood sugar may soon have yet another natural way of improving their condition, as Chinese scientists have announced that a herbal extract may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Maintaining a proper diet and monitoring insulin intake can not only improve longevity, but it may also improve cognitive function, according to a study published in Public Library of Science Biology. Using worms, a team of researchers from Princeton University examined how a low-calorie dietary regimen and reduced insulin intake could affect metabolism, memory, stress response and development.
A new study has found that the caffeine in coffee may help protect against developing diabetes, according to the findings that were published in this month’s American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Previous studies using animals have proven that consuming coffee could lower the risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Using two groups of mice, a team of researchers gave the animals either water or coffee.
Eating at least five servings of white rice per week can lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. However, people who eat just two servings of brown rice can lower their risk of developing the disease by as much as 16 percent.
Patients who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C may be more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Gastroenterology.
Women who consume a high-fat diet while pregnant could increase the risk of obesity and diabetes in their babies, according to findings presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior meeting.
Vitamin D, a powerful antioxidant, may have the strongest results when it comes to preventing diseases, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. For example, a study found that men and women who had a high intake of vitamin D were less likely to suffer from high blood pressure, according to The Boston Globe. Another trial showed that high levels of vitamin D could help balance blood sugar levels, and lessen the risk of developing diabetes.
Pregnant women who experience high blood glucose may give birth to children with a a higher risk of developing symptoms associated with diabetes, according to a presentation at the 92nd annual meeting of The Endocrine Society.
While tooth decay can cause further dental complications, a new study has found that the problem could also increase the risk of obesity in children, according to findings presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.
A new study has found that college students who integrate exercise into their daily routines may be at a lower risk of developing heart problems or diabetes, according to findings published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Individuals may want to consider taking natural diabetes supplements as a way to curb their blood sugar, as a new study finds that hypoglycemia—or low blood sugar—is linked to mortality in critically ill patients. According to research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, scientists have found a link between mild to moderate hypoglycemia and the mortality rate of ill patients.
Patients who have developed diabetes or insulin resistance disorders may lead to resistance in the arteries, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism.
