Scientists find a new beta cell maturation step triggered by weaning from milk to chow

Researchers to study whether early weaning affects chances of developing diabetesA long-standing puzzle in the diabetes field has been the fact that only a small subset of insulin-producing beta…

Does Coffee Reduce Appetite?

Millions of us cannot start the day without our coffee. Is that such a bad thing? According to several studies, regular coffee reduces our risk of developing diabetes, mental illness, many cancers, and overall mortality.

Are Selenium Supplements Good For You? Yes And No

If you lack selenium, supplements are good for you, if you have enough they could raise your risk of developing diabetes type 2, says a study published Online First in The Lancet…

Moderate Alcohol Intake Linked To Lower Female Diabetes Risk

Females in middle age who drink alcohol moderately and consume large amounts of refined carbohydrates have a 30% lower chance of developing diabetes type 2, compared to women with similar dietary habits who don’t drink, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health wrote in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…

Fish Consumption Linked To Lower Diabetes And Cardiovascular Risk

People who regularly eat fish as their primary source of animal protein have lower blood-glucose concentrations and a reduced risk of developing diabetes type 2 and cardiovascular disease, compared to other people, researchers from the University of Valencia reported in the journal Nutrición Hospitalaria…