About 38 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes.
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that acts like a key to let blood sugar into cells for use as energy. As long as enough insulin is produced, blood sugar levels remain normal. But in some people the cells in the pancreas stop responding adequately to insulin. Genetics, excess food intake, and being overweight, and inactive may all play a role in the development of diabetes.
Initially, a state of prediabetes may occur, and if not resolved with dietary changes, more physical activity, weight loss or medical intervention, type 2 diabetes may result, and with it a myriad of health problems.
With today’s sedentary lifestyle and abundance of high carbohydrate, processed foods, diabetes is increasingly affecting younger individuals, including teenagers and children. Eating a well-balanced diet, limiting excess calories, especially sugars and soft drinks and engaging in more physical activity can promote good health. Now, another surprising new ally has been found in the quest for blood sugar control… Yogurt!
Yogurt’s Potential in Diabetes Prevention
After reviewing the latest studies, the FDA has approved a qualified health claim:
“Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes according to limited scientific evidence.”
The association was based on yogurt as a food, rather than any single nutrient or compound in yogurt, and regardless of fat or sugar content.(2)
Probiotics’ Potential in Diabetes Management
Gestational Diabetes can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t already have diabetes. A review of 13 randomized controlled trials with 896 patients sheds light on the potential role of probiotic supplementation in improving insulin resistance and glycemic control in women with Gestational Diabetes (GDM). Scientists found significant reductions in triglyceride levels and C-reactive protein, indicating improved lipid profiles and inflammation markers. (3)
The potential benefits of probiotics in managing GDM highlight the importance of exploring dietary interventions to influence blood sugar levels and inflammation and could pave the way for more effective diabetes management strategies.
Old-Fashioned Answers to Modern Problems
TV can be addicting with so many channels and programs to choose. Scientists say sitting is like the new smoking when it comes to the health problems it can cause. Kids are gaining weight and exercising less. Besides the obvious, of missing the health benefits of a physically active lifestyle, sitting and watching TV leads to eating more unhealthy snack foods, and weight gain. Nothing beats a good old-fashioned healthy snack, so grab an apple and go for a walk in the sunshine.
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References
1. CDC. (2024). Diabetes Statistics.
2. FDA. (2024). Press Release: FDA Approves New Health Claim for Yogurt and Diabetes Risk Reduction.
3. Li, X., et al. (2024). Efficacy of Probiotics and/or Synbiotics in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. *Journal of Diabetes Research*, 2024, 123456.
