Tax chocolate says Scottish doctor

A family doctor from Scotland has called for a tax to be set on chocolate to help pay for the fight with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The doc thinks a system should be set-up similar to cigarettes and alcohol....

"Ultimate Cure" - Child/Youth Obesity!

What does it take to eliminate obesity within our children and teenagers today? Do you want your kids to die before you? We all know that conventional Diet Plans/Programs do not work! We have a little known...

Oral Insulin Spray for Diabetic Patients

If you have a phobia of needles, take solace in this latest development for diabetics: oral insulin.  This buccal spray is in its final testing trials and has just been approved for marketing in India."For...

Garlic Pill Treats Type I and Type II Diabetes

A chemical found in garlic has been found to effectively treat type I and type II diabetes by reducing blood glucose levels, a new study in the Royal Society of Chemistry journal Metallomics reveals.  The...

Bloggers, Vloggers, and email forwards mark World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day began this morning, and the Internet showed up in complete support. Oft forgotten charities got some important notice, and it went a long way in raising awareness of this common, but life...

November 14 is World Diabetes Day: Global Events Roundup

Since 1991, November 14 has marked World Diabetes Day and there are numerous events taking place around the globe to raise awareness and revitalize the cause to find a cure for this debilitating disease.  The...

"The Subconscious Diet" Can Help Protect Your Child From Type 2 Diabetes

Until obesity became epidemic, type 2 diabetes was virtually unheard of in children and teens. It was originally called “adult-onset” because it was mainly seen after middle age. At least 9 million American children are seriously overweight and another 9 million are heavy...

Better diabetes control may improve memory

Better metabolic control of type 2 diabetes can lead to improved "working memory" -- the type of memory people use to keep information in their minds for short-periods of time and to complete day-to-day activities.

Food for Thought - Coffee may lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Moderate consumption of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged and younger women, according to a new report.

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