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Lloyd wrote: "My understanding is that the principal reason for
increased diabetes is the
increase in obesity."
Lack of sufficient exercise likely plays a key role. Fad diets are
usually a bad idea. It's always easier to blame something or someone
outside of ourselves. Try parking at the far end of the parking lot!
> The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends maintaining a healthy weight, getting at least 2½ hours of exercise per week (several brisk sustained walks appears sufficient), having a modest fat intake, and eating a good amount of fiber and whole grains.
> The ADA does not recommend alcohol consumption as a preventive, but it is interesting to note that moderate alcohol intake may reduce the risk. There is inadequate evidence that eating foods of low glycemic index is clinically helpful.
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> As the low-carbohydrate-diet fad slowly loses steam, another may be moving in to take its place: the glycemic index fad. There is not enough evidence yet to show that such an action actually will improve your blood glucose levels; and second, choosing foods based solely on GI will compromise healthy eating. Base your food choices on a nutritionally balanced diet, while controlling total carbohydrates.
http://www.diabetes.org/glycemic-index.jsp
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