Monday, July 4, 2011

Diabetes

Close to 20 million Americans have diabetes, and nearly that many have a condition doctors have started to call prediabetes. Experts project that by the end of the decade 10% of the U.S. will be diabetic. A big part of the problem is that cases of Type 2 diabetes, which used to be called adult-onset diabetes are exploding among children and young adults. For kids at risk, drinking more milk might help. A study from that because the lactose in dairy products metabolizes slowly, it can help regulate blood sugar levels. This doesn’t mean kinds should live on milk shakes and fried mozzarella sticks.
They need to exercise, maintain a healthy weight and eat a high fiber diet.

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