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A new study by researchers in Germany has found that waist circumference gives a better prediction of diabetes risk than does BMI. Click here to download the article. Currently, doctors use Body Mass Index, or BMI (a calculated weight-to height relationship — click here for the ND online BMI Calculator) as a tool to assess [...]

How much do you really know about type 2 diabetes? Get out your number 2 pencils and see how you do. 1. In adults, type 2 diabetes accounts for about what percentage of all diagnosed cases of diabetes?A. 70-75%B. 80-85%C. 90-95% 2. Which of the following are considered “free” foods (don’t count towards your carb [...]

You might have seen last week’s health headlines featuring a news story about how the body’s fat cells play a role in development of type-2 diabetes. Is this really important, and does it impact you? The researchers of the study (published this month in the journal Cell Metabolism) have discovered new information about gene-based changes [...]

The Diabetes Blog is your source for inspiration, insight, and the most up-to-date information about Type 2 diabetes. Learn how Nutrition Data’s powerful tools can help you manage your blood sugar better. Find out how the newest research on diet and Type 2 diabetes applies to you and your family. Get helpful tips, motivation, and [...]

While we all know that carrying around extra body fat doesn’t do our health any favors, researchers often question whether being overweight — in itself — is a risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health problems. You may have seen recent headlines stating that obesity does not guarantee a future of [...]

ORLANDO – The dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP-4) inhibitor sitagliptin seems to confer multiple benefits in type 1 diabetics with suboptimal glycemic control, according to early results released at the 70th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). In a pilot study that included 20 type 1 patients, four weeks’ treatment with sitagliptin led to [...]

A recent study showed that low levels of vitamin D can lead to poor blood sugar control in those with diabetes and increase the risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that may include: abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure and insulin resistance. People with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk [...]

Summertime is here and that may mean you are going to take a vacation, but with all the fun in the sun, you will still have to manage your diabetes. Here are some tips to help you when traveling so you can enjoy your trip and keep your blood glucose levels in control: Have regular [...]