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Tooth health may indicate diabetes risk
  Poor dental health may be linked with increased risk for diabetes, a new study suggests. The results will be presented in a poster Monday, March 19, at ENDO 2018, the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in Chicago, Ill. "The health of your teeth maybe a sign of your risk for diabetes," said lead author Raynald Samoa, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif. "Our findings suggest that dental exams may provide a way... Read more...
Health warning: Two fizzy drinks a week increases heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk
DRINKING just two cans of fizzy pop a week can increase the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, scientists warned today.   Researchers uncovered evidence to prove a positive association between sugary drinks and weight gain, plus the eventual risk of developing metabolic syndrome – a cluster of risk factors that raise the chances of developing heart problems and diabetes. The study suggests drinking two sugar-sweetened drinks a week increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes. One is enough to raise blood pressure. The risks from... Read more...
Could diabetes spread like mad cow disease?
Prions are insidious proteins that spread like infectious agents and trigger fatal conditions such as mad cow disease. A protein implicated in diabetes, a new study suggests, shares some similarities with these villains. Researchers transmitted diabetes from one mouse to another just by injecting the animals with this protein. The results don’t indicate that diabetes is contagious like a cold, but blood transfusions, or even food, may spread the disease. The work is “very exciting” and “well-documented” for showing that the protein has some prionlike behavior, says prion biologist Witold... Read more...
Does Moderate Drinking Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?
A new study found more health benefits with moderate drinking … but it does matter what you drink and whether you're male or female. Drink two glasses of wine and don’t call me in the morning. It’s the advice you wish you’d get from your doctor. Well, now that may be a possibility — at least when it comes to diabetes. People who drink moderately may have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who abstain, according to a new study published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for... Read more...
Gluconature in doctors offices
Gluconature can now be handed out by your physician if enrolled or interested in the alternative/natural treatment program. Make sure by asking your doctor. You might benefit a free two months treatment.    Read more...
Gluconature selling in 3 new locations
Gluconature is now available to customers in 3 new locations: JR's Natural Health & Bulk(Parkdale), Life Vitality(Vaughn), Natures Alternate Health Food(GOLDEN MILE SHOPPING CENTRE) Read more...
Gluconature at Spring into Parkdale
Gluconature was present at the Spring into Parkdale festival.  We did spread the joy of spring along with diabetes related info and some candies, for those in need of a sugar fix(mostly kids :) ).  Read more...
Treatment for Diabetes type I coming soon
Lumina Plant to start registration for Gluconature Plus, a Treatment for Diabetes type I.  Product will be available at the beginning of next year.  Read more...