'Low Glycemic' Diet Helpful in Diabetic Youth

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In children and adolescents with type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes, consumption of a low glycemic index diet may improve blood sugar control, according to results of a National Institutes of Health-sponsored study.

Glycemic index, or GI, refers to how rapidly a food causes blood sugar to rise. High-GI foods, like white bread and potatoes, tend to spur a quick surge in blood sugar, while low-GI foods, such as lentils, soybeans,... read more

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Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men

A new study suggests that consuming more than six eggs a week seems to raise the risk of dying from all causes.

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And diabetics seem to face an even higher mortality risk, according to the study that was limited to men.

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10 Biggest Diabetes Myths

Knowing fact from fiction can help control the deadly disease 1 Myth: People with diabetes can't eat sweets or chocolate.
3 Myth: People with diabetes should eat special diabetic foods.
4 Myth: If you have diabetes, you should only eat small amounts of starchy foods, such as bread, potatoes and pasta.

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Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It?

Diabetes is more common among African- Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
If you are a member of one of these ethnic groups, you need to pay special attention to this test.
If you weigh the same as or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes.

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