Category Archives: Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes and Vitamin D

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. As some evidence suggests that vitamin D may have insulin sensitising effects, these associations have been interpreted as providing evidence that higher plasma concentrations of the active vitamin … Continue reading →

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The Insulin Sensitivity Paradox

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Insulin sensitivity describes the efficiency of cells to transport extracellular glucose across their cell membranes to the interior of the cell. This glucose is then used as a source of energy in respiration, or to synthesise other compounds for storage. … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D For Blood Sugar Control

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Spirulina Improves Blood Sugar Control

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Spirulina refers to a supplement of dried cyanobacteria (Arthrospira sp.) that is available commercially in both tablet and powder forms. Spirulina is an emerging multi-nutrient food that has been shown in nutritional studies to possess a number of health benefits. … Continue reading →

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Resveratrol Has Insulin-Like Effects

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Ethanol is thought to have particular metabolic effects that induce the oxidation of fatty acids. This may include stimulation of MEOS (microsomal enzyme oxidising system) in the liver. While chronic intakes of ethanol are detrimental to the liver because they … Continue reading →

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Antidiabetic Cinnamon

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The free radical theory of obesity suggests that nutrient overload in the cells of the body induces the production of free radicals. This occurs because the energy that floods the cells increases flux down the electron transport chain and this … Continue reading →

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Garlic Lowers Blood Glucose Levels

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity are a group of closely related disease that likely share a common aetiology. Improving glycaemic control is paramount in treating or preventing these diseases, as it is the aberrations to the blood sugar regulatory mechanisms, … Continue reading →

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High Glycaemic Index Carobohydrates Supress Appetite

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The lipid theory of cardiovascular disease states that atherosclerosis, lesions and inelasticity in artery walls, was caused by dietary lipids including saturated fat and cholesterol. However, the scientific evidence does not support this contention and the lipid theory of cardiovascular … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E and Insulin Resistance

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Oxidative stress may be a causative factor in the development of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is detrimental because it is associated with Western lifestyle diseases including obesity. Obesity is associated with low levels of circulating antioxidants which has lead some … Continue reading →

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