Diabetes doesn't recognize international boarders, it just plows on through. Although much has been made of the rampant rise of type 2 diabetes here in the US, it is a growing problem in Asia as well. A study in the Journal of American Medicine Association highlights how in Asia the age range of people affected by diabetes is significantly younger than the West. In western countries the disease Read more

The reasons to quit smoking keep piling up and here is the latest: smoking may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes. In a review of 25 different diabetes and smoking studies that combined involved over one million people, the data revealed that smokers are 44 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The different studies involved in the review lasted as short as five years and as long Read more

It is Diabetes Awareness Month and since type 2 diabetes is on the rise nationally, I thought this study about the benefits of exercise on the disease is well worth sharing. Since, you know, I am decidedly pro exercise. When it comes to managing glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes exercise is a key factor. A new study performed by the University of Calgary found that both aerobic Read more

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and I think we are probably all aware that the incidence of type 2 diabetes is on the rise. Type 2 diabetes, known as adult onset diabetes until recently, is the most common form of diabetes where either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells just ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to convert sugar into energy to fuel our Read more

Halloween is over. Candy has been eaten, in quantities both large and small. On the heels of this sugar-laden holiday comes Diabetes Awareness Month. The rates of diabetes in the US and worldwide are climbing steadily upward, and the American Diabetes Association would like to change the trend. Nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States are living with diabetes, and another 54 Read more

What's up dawg? Did you know that "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about five years ago? He has it under control now, since he lost 110 lbs through gastric bypass surgery, improved his diet, exercises, and sees his doctor regularly. Back then, though, he had no idea. He was feeling really rundown and had a high fever, almost like he had a cold, and when Read more

Snacking has endured a bad reputation for a very long time, but it seems to be coming back into vogue. There are pros and cons to the habit and one should never snack mindlessly, of course! Here are some of the pros and cons to snacking. The Pros Snacking can fill nutritional gaps and boost your intake of fruits and veggies. This of course is only true if you are snacking on fresh fruits and Read more

Today, March 27th, is the 19th annual American Diabetes Alert Day, and the American Diabetes Association is urging people who are overweight, physically inactive and over age 45 to take a test to help them determine their level of risks. The test is available online at diabetes.org. The Risk Test includes questions about weight, age, lifestyle and family history. People who score 10 points or Read more