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Plant-Based Diet and Diabetes
Adults ages 18–30 who most strongly adhered to a healthy plant-based diet were on average 48% less likely to develop diabetes.
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The Carbs and Diabetes Link
When it comes to the link between carbs and diabetes, quality matters. Researchers found low-quality carbs increase the risk for diabetes.
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Exercise for Diabetes
To help those who manage diabetes, and the fit pros who train them, the ACSM issued updated guidelines on exercise for diabetes.
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Psyllium and Cholesterol
More psyllium may be the answer to elevated cholesterol numbers, as a recent report shows a link between psyllium and cholesterol levels.
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Nutrition Therapy for Glucose Control
The future of nutrition therapy for glucose control and diabetes is moving increasingly away from the one-size-fits-all approach.
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Is it Time to Get Tough About Sugar Reductions?
According to a study, sugar reductions could prevent some cardiovascular disease events, cardiovascular deaths, and diabetes cases.
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October 2021 Question of the Month: Do You Promote Vitamin D Benefits?
Research on vitamin D benefits has linked it to improved bone health and lower cancer risk. Now, it appears to help prevent diabetes.
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Best Time to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Fit pros love to debate many topics, the best time to exercise being one of them. Here’s why early-evening training could be prime time.
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Fruit Lowers Risk of Diabetes
Eating two daily servings of whole fruit lowers risk of diabetes by 36% compared to eating less than half a serving, according to a study.
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Does Oatmeal Raise Blood Sugar?
Millions of Americans spoon up oatmeal for breakfast. It seems oatmeal does raise blood sugar but the effects depend on the type of oat.
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Less Red Meat, Lower Diabetes Risk
Red meat is a staple in the typical American diet, but it appears replacing it with other sources of protein may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Inflammation: Obesity, Diabetes, Aging and Exercise
Inflammation is an essential defense system for enhancing survival. Learn how the inflammation process is linked to obesity, diabetes, aging and exercise.
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More Folate Now, Less Diabetes Later
A study in Diabetes Care found that higher intakes of folate could help young adults lower their risk of developing diabetes later in life.
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How Resistance Training Affects Metabolism
Resistance training does much more than build strong muscles. Research has confirmed that resistance training affects metabolism, too.
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Weight Training and Diabetes
At the medical clinic where I work as an exercise physiologist, a patient came to see me; let’s call him John. He was healthy, but his fasting blood glucose levels were high. He was in his mid-40s and had low muscle mass. John was not on medication and wanted to avoid it. He asked my advice.
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