diabetes

Antioxidant vitamins, the once promising antidote to heart disease and cancer have become the red-headed stepchildren in the world of nutritional research. The latest bad news is that not only is it NOT effective for diabetics, it may actually worsen it.

A new study has found that most Americans with type 2 diabetes aren't getting a healthy diet.

In general, they're eating too much salt and fat, and not enough low-fat dairy, grains, fruits and veggies.

The American Heart Association say people must cut their sugar intake dramatically. And, you can see why, the typical American diet has three food groups: sugar, saturated fat, and marshmallow cereal! The diet of champions--not really.

In a new report, the AHA claims all this sugar is making Americans fat and setting us up for diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and cardiovascular disease.

This book is the brainchild of Tom Valenti - a man who is aptly qualified, being both a chef and a type II diabetic - and was borne out of experimenting with dishes to accommodate his condition. Eventually the modified meals become second nature to him, and he noticed weight loss, more energy, and better skin as a result.

The book rests on the premise there is no "diabetic diet," meaning every diabetic has differing needs based on individual factors.

For years, Donkey Kong has been trying to snuff out Super Mario, but with no luck. So maybe he should try cutting back on his bananas.

A new study found rhesus monkeys--a distant cousin of Donkey Kong--stayed healthier and more youthful on a calorie-restricted diet.

The research, first reported on in 2006, tells the tale of two rhesus monkeys, Canto age 27, and Owen age 29, both with two very different diets.

Eureka! No more diet books. Cancel your gym membership. Pour out the protein shakes. We've found the diet miracle!

Get some lab rats, scramble their livers, feed them fatty foods and they won't gain a pound, even without exercise.

Experts are hopeful this can work in humans too...

No doubt the hallmark study of the European Congress on Obesity was that involving eating vs. inactivity as a cause of obesity.

However, when perusing the other studies from this conference, a recurring theme on the importance of behaviour modification strategies for weight maintenance was evident. Here are the details of the findings:

But, given our soaring rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, I hardly think we're a good role model for overcoming childhood obesity. Are we?

Our life-partner China seems to thinks so. Chinese health officials have asked the U.S. for help in addressing China's increasing number of overweight children.

"Surprising" results of a study published in the April issue of Cell Metabolism suggests that a high fat diet combined with extra amino acids (protein building blocks), can lead to insulin resistance... in rats. Still, this is an intriguing study that will certainly require some context.

A family of four in the United Kingdom, weighing a grand total of 83 stones or 1,162 pounds, says their obesity is a hereditary condition, leaving them unable to work and the $32,278.20 they receive in social assistance isn't enough to live on. They want more!

Between 1996 and 2005, the average annual cost of medical expenses not covered by health insurance rose from $427 per American in 1996 to $741 in 2005.

The number of people with diabetes is on the increase, due to unhealthy lifestyles and obesity. The charity Diabetes UK reported that, this year, the number of people in the UK with diabetes has risen past 2 million for the first time. This is due to a substantial rise in the number of cases of Type II diabetes, which is directly related to lifestyle factors.

Chia seeds--yep, the same ones that will eventually grow into one of those goofy chia pets if you encourage them--are being called the newest Superfood.

Are they any good for you? And what the heck do you do with them?

For those of us who feel virtuous choosing a big bowl of fruit salad over a serving of mashed potatoes or pasta: a new research report warns that we may not be choosing as wisely as we think. The researchers say fructose, even when consumed in whole fruits, may be more of a problem than starchy foods when it comes to insulin regulation, diabetes and obesity.

The following is a guest article by Amy Tenderich, MA, author of www.diabetesmine.com and co-author of ‘Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes’, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Diet Blog authors.

You probably know by now that there’s no such thing as an official "diabetes diet." In fact, there is no such thing as a food that a person with diabetes can never eat. Even chocolate and other sweets are possible, in moderation. But if you have diabetes, you will need to be both prudent and food-savvy every time you open your mouth to consume something.

From our “do-it-yourself” guide to a healthy life with diabetes, Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes (January 2007), allow me to share 10 tips on eating with diabetes:

Raw for 30 Days is an independent documentary film that chronicles six Americans with diabetes who switch to a diet consisting entirely of vegan, organic, live, raw foods in order to reverse diabetes naturally.

It's almost an inverse "Supersize Me" if you will.

Managing diabetes is about more than just monitoring your insulin levels. As with many things, your diet can play a significant part in maximizing your health.

While these tips won't magically cure things, they will certainly help.