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Many lifestyle factors linked to diabetes risk

2011-09-05T14:30:20Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study reports that weight, diet, exercise, smoking and alcohol intake may each independently influence a person's risk of getting diabetes.

Researchers found that even when people had a family history of diabetes or were overweight, they were less likely to get the chronic disease if they were healthy in other ways.

And each additional lifestyle improv...

Low-fat diet may not increase diabetes risks

2011-06-08T14:30:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While the low-fat diet craze led some doctors to worry that Americans would instead start eating too many carbohydrates, a new study suggests that eating low-fat doesn't have to increase carbohydrate-fueled health risks.

Instead, if extra carbohydrates are part of a diet plan that includes more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, the risk of diabetes - the bigge...

Diabetes risk in pregnancy tied to weight change

2011-06-02T09:30:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight moms who lose weight after their first baby are less likely to develop diabetes during their second pregnancy, a new study shows.

The researchers found the reverse was also true: all women - overweight or not -- who gained weight between pregnancies had a better chance of developing diabetes during their second pregnancy than women whose weight remained...

People with diabetes more likely to get cancer

2011-05-12T12:30:16Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with diabetes are at higher risk for certain cancers than those without the blood sugar disease, suggests a new study.

Based on data from a telephone survey of nearly 400,000 adults, researchers found 16 out of every 100 diabetic men and 17 out of every 100 diabetic women said they had cancer.

That compares to just seven per 100 men and 10 per 100 wom...

Heart risk factors rising in "Westernizing" Korea: study

2011-05-11T19:00:13Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - As South Korea has become more "Westernised," the number of adults with multiple risk factors for heart disease and diabetes has steadily climbed, according to a South Korean study.

The findings, published in "Diabetes Care," call for better prevention efforts to slow the trend -- and, more generall...

Lifestyle, diet have little effect on Alzhiemer's

2011-05-09T15:00:50Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - There is no strong evidence that any dietary or lifestyle changes can reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a U.S. government panel said on Monday.

Experts called together by the National Institutes of H...

Low vitamin D levels linked to diabetes risk

2011-04-27T11:30:36Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Lower levels of vitamin D circulating in the bloodstream are tied to a higher risk of developing diabetes in a new study of Australian adults.

After following more than 5,000 people for 5 years, the researchers found those with lower than average vitamin D levels had a 57 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people with levels in the re...

Diet soda doesn't raise diabetes risk: study

2011-04-18T10:32:51Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diet soda and other artificially-sweetened drinks - previously implicated in raising the chance of developing diabetes - are not guilty, suggests a new study from Harvard University researchers.

In a large group of men followed for 20 years, drinking regular soda and other sugary drin...

Mediterranean diet improves heart risk factors

2011-03-07T15:00:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating a Mediterranean diet may prevent or even reverse metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study.

The Mediterranean diet includes an abundance of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, olive oil, poultry and fish, with very little red meat. Scientists believe that eating this way has antioxidant and anti-infl...

Traditional Mediterranean diet may cut diabetes risk

2010-10-14T22:30:42Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - A traditional Mediterranean diet heavy in olive oil and vegetables may help older people lower their risk of adult onset diabetes -- even without counting calories or shedding weight.

Spanish researchers studying more than 400 adults found that those following the traditional diet were less likely to develop diabetes over four years than those instructed to follow ...

Mediterranean diet may trim diabetes risk

2010-10-14T15:21:49Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who stick with a traditional Mediterranean diet rich in plant-based fats may help lower their risk of type 2 diabetes -- even without counting calories or shedding weight, new research hints.

In a study of 418 older Spanish adults, researchers found that those instructed to follow a Mediterranean diet were less likely to develop diabetes over four yea...

Healthy eating helps reverse metabolic syndrome

2010-08-17T11:45:13Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes -- have a better chance of reversing it if they stick to a healthy diet, a new study shows.

While it seems obvious that eating healthy would make you healthier, the findings are important because they show it's a person's dietary pattern, not just individual components of their diet, t...

Farm, food service jobs tied to heart disease risk

2010-07-15T14:30:22Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Americans in certain lines of work, including transportation, food service and farming, may have a relatively high rate of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, a new study finds.

At the other end of the spectrum, researchers found, health professionals, scientists and artists are among those with the lowest rates of so-called metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome ref...

More bran tied to longer life in diabetic women

2010-05-18T10:30:20Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among women with diabetes, those who bulk up their diets with plenty of bran may live longer and be less likely to die of heart disease, a new study hints.

A number of studies have linked higher consumption of whole grains to lower risks of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The new study extends those findings by suggesting that even among people with type 2 diabetes -- which r...

Study suggests processed meat a real health risk

2010-05-17T13:30:47Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Eating bacon, sausage, hot dogs and other processed meats can raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes, U.S. researchers said on Monday in a study that identifies the real bad boys of the meat counter.

Eating unprocessed beef, pork or lamb appeared not to raise risks of heart attacks and diabetes, they said, suggesting that salt and chemical preser...

China becomes world's new diabetes capital

2010-03-24T14:45:32Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - China now has more people with diabetes than any other country, a new report shows, making it clear that the nation's soaring economic growth is taking a toll on public health.

According to the report, more than 92 million adults in China have diabetes, and nearly 150 million more are well on their way to developing it. The disease is more common i...

Big first trimester weight gain ups diabetes risk

2010-03-11T13:32:37Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who gain weight too quickly during the first three months of pregnancy are more prone to develop pregnancy-related diabetes, new research shows.

"We found the association was stronger among women who were overweight at the start of pregnancy," Dr. Monique M. Hedderson of

Low-carb diet can increase bad cholesterol levels

2010-04-16T06:58:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cutting down on carbs may help people lose weight, but it may not be so good for lowering cholesterol, new research shows.

People who ate a diet low in carbohydrates but relatively high in fat lost the same amount of weight over six weeks as those who consumed a high-carb diet.

But levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol increased significantly in the low-carb gr...

Effects of diet on diabetes risk vary by ethnicity

2010-04-16T07:59:44Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diets heavy in meat and fat seem to raise the risk of diabetes, though the effects of this and other diet patterns may vary by ethnicity and sex, a new study finds.

The study, reported in the journal Diabetes Care, focused on white Americans, as well as Japanese Americans and Native Hawaiians -- two groups that have relatively high risks of diabetes.

Native Hawaiians have high rates ...

Fake sugar may alter how the body handles real sugar

2010-04-16T08:17:39Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Combining artificial sweeteners with the real thing boosts the stomach's secretion of a hormone that makes people feel full and helps control blood sugar, new research shows.

It's unknown whether this means anything for people's health, but "in light of the large number of individuals using artificial sweeteners on a daily basis, it appears essential to carefully investigate the associated...

Diabetic kids may focus too much on carb counting

2010-04-16T08:19:48Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Keeping tabs on carbohydrates can help young people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. But they should also be careful about putting too much emphasis on carb counting alone, researchers say.

Nutrition counseling for children and teens with type 1 diabetes often recommends carb counting. By calculating the grams of carbohydrates in a meal or snack, diabetics can more closely c...

Healthy lifestyle benefits those with diabetes

2010-08-11T12:24:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Research presented Tuesday at the 20th World Diabetes Congress in Montreal provides further evidence that healthy behaviors reduce mortality in people with and without diabetes.

"Few previous studies have measured the effectiveness of healthy behaviors in delaying mortality among adults with diagnosed diabetes," lead researcher Reuters Health) - Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may be good for you, but it seems to offer little protection against heart failure, a new study suggests.

The findings, say researchers, do not change the general recommendation that adults aim to eat fish at least twice a week.

Other studies have shown that fatty fish, such as salmon, trout and mackerel, may lower the risk of death from heart disease...

Can fish for dinner lead to diabetes?

2010-04-16T09:50:29Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Making sure fish ends up on your dinner plate a couple of times a week may be a good way to cut your risk for developing heart disease, but it may not do the same for diabetes, new study findings hint.

In the study, researchers found no evidence of reduced risk for diabetes among adults who ate more fish, or the essential omega-3 fatty acids obtained primarily from seafood.

Rather, t...

Most diabetics falling short on healthy eating

2010-04-16T10:25:34Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most Americans with diabetes are eating too much fat and sodium, and not enough fruits, vegetables, grains and low-fat dairy, a new study suggests.

The results, say researchers, indicate that many people with diabetes may need more education about the importance of nutrition in managing their condition.

Excess weight is one of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes, a disorder in...

Mediterranean diet tops low-fat diet for diabetics

2010-04-16T10:33:58Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean-style diet is more effective than a typical low-fat, calorie-restricted diet for diabetes management, according to a study released Monday.

Not only did the Mediterranean diet lead to greater weight loss, it also resulted in better blood sugar control, delayed the need for blood sugar-lowering medication, and improved some heart disease risk factors, the s...

Not enough shut-eye may raise diabetes risk

2010-04-16T10:52:23Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An inadequate amount of nightly sleep on a recurring basis, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and overeating, may fuel the development of diabetes, results of a new study hint.

"Our findings suggest that combining the unhealthy aspects of the Westernized lifestyle with insufficient sleep may add to the risk of overweight and sedentary individuals to develop diabetes," Reuters Health) - Want to take health care reform into your own hands? Don't smoke, lose weight, get exercise, and stick to a good diet, says a new study. The advice may sound familiar, but people with those four habits have a dramatically lower risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

"Living a healthy lifestyle -- never smoking, maintaining a recommended (weight), performing adequate a...

Valenti shows diabetics can enjoy tasty meals

2010-04-16T11:28:18Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Chef Tom Valenti says being a diabetic should not be a barrier to eating delicious, flavorful food, and he is speaking from experience.

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 14 years ago, the 50-year-old New York-based chef serves up recipes and tips about how to deal with the disorder in his new cookbook "You Don't Have to be Diabetic to Love this C...

Wikileaks Berkeley

2010-12-14T22:31:11Z

Beverly Dove holds a sign as she speaks during a city council meeting in Berkeley, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. The council in this famously liberal city is considering a resolution Tuesday night bestowing hero status on Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier at the center of the