Type 2 Diabetes
11/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Stand up every now and then: Sitting in front of a desk for hours on end increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes
Proper posture is crucial for your overall health, but did you know that your posture may influence your risk of diabetes? According to a study by researchers from Deakin University, workers who “use sit-stand desks at work might be able to live longer and be better placed to reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes.” […]
08/08/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
All it takes is 14 days: Two weeks’ worth of exercise significantly improves beta cell function and reduces pancreatic fat in adults with Type 2 diabetes
The importance of exercise, especially for people suffering from chronic conditions, should never be downplayed. A study in the journal Diabetologia adds more evidence to that fact, suggesting that people with Type 2 diabetes only need two weeks of exercise to enhance their beta cell function and diminish pancreatic fat. For the study, researchers from Finland […]
07/29/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Working and eating at night increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new study
People who either work or eat at night are more at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The study published in the journal Diabetes Care revealed that people who periodically work the night shift are more at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study was carried out by a team […]
06/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Improve your insulin resistance with resistance exercise
People suffering from Type 2 diabetes have a new reason to take up muscle-building resistance training. In an American Physiological Society article, a Japanese study recently reported that this particular type of physical regimen could increase the effectiveness of a protein that controls the rate at which it absorbs glucose. Resistance exercise could therefore be […]
06/08/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Diabetic patients can improve the function of their blood vessels by doing resistance-based interval exercise
The importance of exercise to long-term health management is widely known, but a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology further emphasized the fact. The research revealed that resistance-based interval exercises can improve endothelial function and blood flow in sufferers of Type 2 diabetes. The study compared the effects of cardiovascular […]
03/14/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Physical activity may be more important than diet for preventing type 2 diabetes, according to new research
The connection between diabetes and diet is well-established, but many people struggle to stick to a healthy eating regimen – even when they know that they could be putting their health at risk. If you find yourself sneaking in treats more often than you should, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports […]
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