Sleep apnea ‘ups insulin resistance’

WASHINGTON – Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center claim that sleep apnea could cause metabolic changes that increase insulin resistance.

The intermittent hypoxia associated with sleep apnea causes a distinct drop in insulin sensitivity in mice, even though chronic hypoxia, such as that …. Read the original article  : Sleep apnea ‘ups insulin resistance’.

Eating salami, sausages ups heart disease, diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – Eating processed meats like salami, sausages and hot dogs is likely to up heart disease and diabetes risk, says a new study.

Processed meat is defined as any meat preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or with the addition of chemical preservatives; examples include bacon, salami, sausages, hot dogs or processed deli or luncheon …. Source  : Eating salami, sausages ups heart disease, diabetes risk.

Experts call for ban on junk food ads to combat soaring child diabetes

London, May 17 (ANI): A group of more than 100 diabetes experts has called for laws to ban ads of junk food that target children.

The experts from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh said that this was the best alternative for combating the rising cases of Type 2 diabetes amongst youngsters – which is caused …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Experts call for ban on junk food ads to combat soaring child diabetes.