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Entries for June 12th, 2007

Diabetes cuts 8 years off life

A diagnosis of diabetes means losing an average of eight years from your expected life span, new research suggests. In addition, diabetics are more likely to develop heart disease sooner than non-diabetics, the study found. “Having diabetes at age 50 years and over does not only represent a significant increase in the risk of developing [...]

Light activity reduces diabetes risk

HOUSEHOLD chores such as ironing and washing dirty dishes can lower the risk of diabetes by themselves, new Australian research suggests. Scientists found that very light exercise that barely affects the heart rate is vigorous enough to help control blood glucose levels. This is the first study to prove that routine daily tasks could independently [...]

Diabetes Recipe – Super Veggie Wrap

1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 4 large white mushrooms, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 4 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas 1/2 C fat-free cream cheese   In a small bowl, combine all vegetables. Thinly spread 1 tbsp cream cheese on [...]