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04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day can help prevent diabetes

An apple a day really keeps the doctor away. New health guidelines suggested that eating apple a day could help prevent diabetes. Other foods and drinks, such as yogurt, cheese, and regular cups of tea or coffee, are also being recommended in new health guidelines designed to prevent diabetes. A team of researchers from Oxford […]

12/03/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Want to get off those diabetes meds? Research shows a diet high in protein and good fats but low in carbs helps manage the disease

People suffering from type-2 diabetes may have themselves a good reason to eat protein, based on research. The diet, according to researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is composed of a low volume of carbohydrates paired with higher amounts of protein and unsaturated fats. Associate Professor Grant Brinkworth, who is the […]

11/09/2017 / By Rita Winters

New study claims statin drugs raise the risk of type-2 diabetes by almost 30%

Diabetes is one of the most common types of non-communicable diseases that kills millions of people yearly. Recent studies show that taking statins, or drugs that lower blood cholesterol, have a 30 percent chance in increasing the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Medical personnel have always known of the side effects of these drugs, but […]

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