Diabetes Type II - Slow Aging | Healthy living, healthy aging

Oily fish and diabetes prevention

by Editor | Jun 4, 2020 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

Experts recommend people with diabetes consume a serve of oily fish 2-3 times a week. Here we explain why, and options for those who don’t like it.

Oxidative stress, antioxidants & diabetes

by Editor | Jul 6, 2017 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

This article provides an overview of oxidative stress and antioxidant defenses in the body, and how they relate to diabetes.

What is a low GI diet?

by Editor | Jul 1, 2017 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

Some researchers suggest that a low GI diet can help prevent diabetes. This article provides information about low GI foods.

Insulin resistance leads to diabetes

by Editor | Jun 30, 2017 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

Insulin resistance occurs when the pancreas has to release insulin constantly to maintain blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance often leads to diabetes.

Quitting smoking reduces diabetes risk

by Dr Merlin Thomas | Jun 15, 2017 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

This article discusses smoking as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and how to help reduce the increased risk of diabetes when quitting smoking.

Do you have pre-diabetes?

by Editor | Jun 12, 2017 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

This article provides information about pre-diabetes and discusses how those with pre-diabetes can prevent type 2 diabetes.

How physical activity helps diabetes

by Editor | Jun 8, 2017 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

Here we explain how physical activity helps diabetes, and ways to incorporate it into your lifestyle such as taking the stairs instead of the lift.

Risk of developing diabetes

by Dr Merlin Thomas | May 29, 2017 | Diabetes Type II, Disease Prevention | 0

For every year we have type 2 diabetes, we can effectively add a year to our age; a 60-year-old with diabetes for 10 years has the life expectancy of a 70-year-old.