Experts are questioning the findings of a new report from UK health charities that has called for an overhaul of […]
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Increasing dietary fibre could lower diabetes risk – Expert Reaction
New evidence indicates that increasing dietary fibre intake, especially grains, could lower the risk of developing diabetes. The research has […]
Continue readingDoes watching TV increase diabetes risk? – Expert reaction
Slumping in front of the box can bump up a person’s risk of diabetes, according to a new study published today. […]
Continue readingArtificial sweeteners and glucose intolerance – experts respond
A new study published in Nature suggests that consuming commonly used artificial sweeteners may actually increase the body’s post-meal uptake of […]
Continue readingConcern over increasing diabetes rates
New research, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, has highlighted the increasing prevalence of diabetes in New Zealand, and […]
Continue readingBirth order linked to diabetes risk factors
First-born children have greater difficulty absorbing sugars into the body and have higher daytime blood pressure than children who have […]
Continue readingFood taxes and subsidies could improve health – experts respond
Taxes on fizzy drinks and foods high in saturated fats and subsidies for fruit and vegetables could lead to better […]
Continue readingProf Jim Mann calls for govt to ‘wake up’ on diabetes
Professor Jim Mann from the University of Otago berates authorities for their lack action and engagement on the issue of […]
Continue readingUN Non-Communicable Disease meeting concludes
As the United Nations High Level Meeting on Noncommunicable diseases (NDCs) concludes, some general resolutions have been agreed to – […]
Continue readingNZ must change ‘obesogenic’ environment – Researchers
New Zealand’s obesity problem is getting worse and researchers are becoming more vocal about the need for action to avoid […]
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