Not many studies have been conducted on exercise and type 2 diabetes prevention in black women. But a recent publication in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that severalbrisk walks per week can help to lower black women's type 2 diabetes risk.
Julie Palmer of Boston University and her colleagues reviewed data from the Black Women's Health Study which is currently following45,000 black women between1995 to 2005.
Not many studies have been conducted on exercise and type 2 diabetes prevention in black women. But a recent publication in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that severalbrisk walks per week can help to lower black women's type 2 diabetes risk.
Julie Palmer of Boston University and her colleagues reviewed data from the Black Women's Health Study which is currently following45,000 black women between1995 to 2005.
The American Heart Association wants the public to “Get in the K.N.O.W.” about type 2 diabetes with American Idol Judge Randy Jackson. Below is a youtube video of Randy Jackson talking about his part in the campaign to raise awareness about the disease.
K.N.O.W stands for…
Keeping active and maintaining a healthy body weight. A healthy body weight can reduce the risk for high blood Read the rest of this entry »
The American Heart Association wants the public to “Get in the K.N.O.W.” about type 2 diabetes with American Idol Judge Randy Jackson. Below is a youtube video of Randy Jackson talking about his part in the campaign to raise awareness about the disease.
K.N.O.W stands for…
Keeping active and maintaining a healthy body weight. A healthy body weight can reduce the risk for high blood Read the rest of this entry »
The folks at Diabetes Daily tested healthy recipes for diabetics in their kitchen for a week.
First place recipe contest winner, by Diabetes Daily member Dobelady, was for ahealthy holiday recipe calledSpiced Pecans. Perfect for a party snack or even a gift!Makes 12 servings1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 3 cups of pecan halves 1/2 cup of Splenda 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Read the rest of this entry »
The folks at Diabetes Daily tested healthy recipes for diabetics in their kitchen for a week.
First place recipe contest winner, by Diabetes Daily member Dobelady, was for ahealthy holiday recipe calledSpiced Pecans. Perfect for a party snack or even a gift!Makes 12 servings1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 3 cups of pecan halves 1/2 cup of Splenda 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Read the rest of this entry »
Findings published in the Dec. 11 online issue of the American Journal of Hypertension show that a 'too-fast' heartbeat in early adulthood could herald cardiovascular problems later in life.
The study of 614 residents of a rural farming community in southwestern Japan found that a heart rate greater than 80 beats a minute during a first examination in 1979 predicted the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes, which contribute Read the rest of this entry »
Findings published in the Dec. 11 online issue of the American Journal of Hypertension show that a 'too-fast' heartbeat in early adulthood could herald cardiovascular problems later in life.
The study of 614 residents of a rural farming community in southwestern Japan found that a heart rate greater than 80 beats a minute during a first examination in 1979 predicted the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes, which contribute Read the rest of this entry »
In several past posts, I've blogged about genetics and type 2 diabetes. Now more research finds a possible connection between the disease and a gene responsiblefor our internal 'clock.'
Published online on December 7th in Nature Genetics, an international group of scientists revealed theresults of studying ten genome-wide association scans covering over 36,000 people of European descent:a variation of a gene (called melatonin Read the rest of this entry »
In several past posts, I've blogged about genetics and type 2 diabetes. Now more research finds a possible connection between the disease and a gene responsiblefor our internal 'clock.'
Published online on December 7th in Nature Genetics, an international group of scientists revealed theresults of studying ten genome-wide association scans covering over 36,000 people of European descent:a variation of a gene (called melatonin Read the rest of this entry »
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Dec 27 2008
