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.

Group weight-loss program helps reduce diabetes risk: Study

WASHINGTON – A new study has claimed that attending periodical sessions of weight loss programs in groups can benefit overweight or obese people and reduce risk of diabetes.

Researchers found that after a 6-month Weight Watchers group program, overweight or obese adults who attended at least 66 per cent of the weekly sessions, not only lost … Read more »»».

Type 2 diabetes increases risk of 24 cancers

WASHINGTON – People who have type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for developing 24 types of cancer, according to a new study.

Kari Hemminki of DKFZ collaborated with colleagues in Sweden and the United States to carry out the largest study ever on cancer risks of people with type 2 diabetes.

The study included 125,126 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Type 2 diabetes increases risk of 24 cancers.