In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between cashew nuts and risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes type 2. … Read more
Disruption of the circadian rhythm has been linked to premature death, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes type 2, psychiatric disorders, anxiety, depression, cancer progression, impaired feeling of wellness, tiredness, and loss of concentration
In April 2019 researchers from Turkey published their overview of the effect the circadian rhythm has on metabolic processes and energy balance. They stated that the circadian rhythm or circadian … Read more
Restricting carbohydrates at breakfast appears to be sufficient to reduce 24-hour postprandial (after-meal) glucose levels in individuals with diabetes type 2
In April 2019 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess whether restricting carbohydrates at breakfast would be a simple and feasible strategy to reduce daily exposure … Read more
Road traffic noise appears to be associated with an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease
In February 2018 researchers from the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland published their review on the effect of environmental noise exposure on the cardio-metabolic systems and provided input for the … Read more
A lower frequency of tooth brushing appears to be significantly associated with an increased risk of diabetes type 2
In February 2019 researchers from China and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between tooth brushing and risk of diabetes type 2. … Read more
A 3-month intensive dietary intervention based on the Mediterranean diet produced greater and more durable weight loss and improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors than conventional interventions
In March 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet on body weight and cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at … Read more
A higher egg consumption may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes type 2
In April 2018 researchers from South Korea published the results of their study to assess egg consumption and cardiovascular disease. A total of 9,248 Korean individuals, aged 40-69 years, with … Read more
Up to seven eggs per week can be safely consumed, but in patients with established cardiovascular disease or diabetes type 2 it should only be in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle
In January 2018 researchers from Denmark published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the recommendation to lower the dietary intake of cholesterol and especially … Read more
A Mediterranean style diet is beneficial for individuals with diabetes type 2
In August 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the association between a Mediterranean dietary pattern and its individual components with the cardiovascular risk factors, … Read more
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption appears to increase the risk of diabetes and switching to artificially sweetened diet beverages may not lower the risk
In January 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between diet soda and regular soda consumption with the risk of diabetes. A … Read more
Hydroquinone-containing personal care products appear to give false blood glucose level readings
In April 2018 researchers from Belgium and France published the results of their study to assess the reliability of blood glucose measurements when body lotions are used. 12 adult individuals … Read more
When using a hydroquinone-containing cream, a minimum of two hand washings is required prior to measuring blood glucose levels to avoid the possibility of false readings
In August 2018 researchers from France and South Africa published the results of their study to assess the technical and clinical impact of hydroquinone-containing creams on blood glucose levels and … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation can improve mood and anti-inflammatory biomarkers in female diabetics with anxiety and vitamin D deficiency
In February 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on anxiety, depression, and inflammation in women with diabetes type … Read more
Interrupting sitting with short episodes of walking appears to improve glucose metabolism in overweight or obese children without making them want to eat significantly more
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether interrupting time spent sitting with very short periods of walking improved glucose metabolism without … Read more
Consumption of green bananas appear to improve glycaemic control and body composition in pre-diabetics and those with diabetes type 2
In March 2019 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the effect of green bananas, which are composed of resistant starches, on body composition, fasting blood … Read more
Well planned vegetarian diets not only reduce the risk of coronary heart disease but are also able to reverse it, including atherosclerosis, as well as being able to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors
In May 2018 members of the USA published their overview of vegetarian diets. They stated that cardiovascular disease is globally the leading cause of death, being responsible for 46% of … Read more
The DASH dietary pattern is associated with a decreased incidence of cardiovascular disease and improves blood pressure and other cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with and without diabetes type 2
In February 2019 researchers from Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, USA and Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between the Dietary Approaches to Stop … Read more
A diet with a low glycaemic index is more effective in controlling HbA1c levels and fasting blood glucose than high glycaemic index diets in individuals with diabetes type 2
In March 2018 researchers from the UK, Nigeria and China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of a low-glycaemic index diet in individuals with … Read more
An exercise programme appears to improve blood glucose levels, gut microbiota composition and leaky gut in individuals with diabetes type 2
In February 2019 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the role of exercise on the gut microbiota composition and leaky gut in individuals with diabetes … Read more
A higher intake of plant-based products along with a lower intake of animal products may reduce the risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes and diabetes type 2
In September 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess whether adherence to a diet high in plant-based foods and low in animal products was … Read more