Weight gain after 50 ‘can lead to diabetes’

Washington, June 23 (ANI): Gaining weight, especially around the waist, after the age of 50 can lead to diabetes, according to a new study.

As part of the research, Mary L. Biggs, of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues examined the relationship between …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Weight gain after 50 ‘can lead to diabetes’.

High blood sugar in pregnancy may raise diabetes risk in kids

Washington, June 23 (ANI): A new study has shown that kids of mothers whose blood glucose (sugar) was high during pregnancy are more likely to have low insulin sensitivity-a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

“We know that children born to women with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes, or who have high blood sugar during … Read more : High blood sugar in pregnancy may raise diabetes risk in kids.

Diabetics ‘at higher liver disease risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that adults with newly diagnosed diabetes are at higher long-term risk of serious liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver failure.

It is well-known that diabetes has a negative impact on the eye, kidney and blood vessels, but little is known about its effect on the liver.

The latest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Diabetics ‘at higher liver disease risk’.

Antioxidants in diet ‘can improve insulin resistance in obese adults’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that a diet rich in natural antioxidants may improve insulin resistance in obese adults.

“The beneficial effects of antioxidants are known, but we have revealed for the first time one of their biological bases of action-improving hormonal action in obese subjects with the metabolic syndrome,” said principal author Antonio … Read more >>>.

Special Mangoes for diabetics in Malihabad

MALIHABAD – With an aim to lure diabetics, farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Malihabad District grew a mango variety brought from Florida, which has 75 percent less sugar content than regular mangoes.

Horticulturalists in Malihabad who imported branches of the Tommy Atkins variety from Florida five years ago …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Special Mangoes for diabetics in Malihabad.