Tag Archives: diabetes prevention

Women taking statins MAY have slightly increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Walt Larimore

ABC World News reported, “And we have a red flag to tell you about tonight about the most popular prescription drug in the world: statins.” Investigators “at Harvard Medical School” found that “people who take statins to reduce their cholesterol … Continue reading →

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Processed and red meat increases diabetes risk

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Walt Larimore

USA Today reports, “Eating processed meats and red meat regularly increases your risk of type 2 diabetes,” according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Experts concerned about growing number of youth with type 2 diabetes

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Walt Larimore

In a past blog I told you that “Type 2 diabetes (is) appearing more often in kids.” Now that story is worsening.

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The Formula for Good Health = 0, 5, 10, 30, 150

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Walt Larimore

An easy-to-remember formula for good health (0, 5, 10, 30, 150) is proposed in a wonderful editorial in American Family Physician titled “Preventive Health: Time for Change.” The author suggests this formula to physicians to “help patients achieve healthy lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding May Lower Moms’ Diabetes Risk

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Most of us are aware of the many, many benefits to the baby when the mom chooses to breastfeed … especially when mom exclusively breastfeeds for at least six months. But, did you know that there are benefits for the … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding offers women long-term protection against metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Walt Larimore

We all know that breastfeeding has myriad benefits for the baby. Breastfeeding reduces babies’ risk of these diseases by these percentages: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS):  36% Type 1 Diabetes:  19-27% Type 2 Diabetes:  39% Leukemia (acute lymphocytic) :  19% Leukemia … Continue reading →

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CDC Reports a Steep Rise in Diabetes Patients in U.S.

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Walt Larimore

WebMD is reporting on the CDC’s latest diabetes statistics – and, the results are gruesome. Nearly 24 million people in the U.S. have diabetes — including almost 6 million who don’t know they’re diabetic — and at least 57 million have … Continue reading →

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