Professional NFL player Kyle Love was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. After being cut from the New England Patriots, Love is now playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and is confident that his new diagnosis will not affect his playing style.
A study is currently underway by researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson to examine the effects of marijuana on a person's metabolism. It was recently found that marijuana users generally have lower incidences of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
While both type 1 and type 2 diabetics learn how to manage their disease through a triad of diet, exercise and weight loss, the similarities often stop there. Type 1 diabetics use injected insulin, while type 2 diabetics are often prescribed oral medications. Whichever type of medication you use, your activity level can influence its effectiveness.…
An interesting 2007 study out of Finland showed that changes in dietary carbohydrate type could affect which genes are activated in abdominal fat. These findings have important implications for improving health in people with metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes.…
In schools where sales of junk food and sweetened drinks are curbed, obesity rates may be lower, a recent study shows.…
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