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A new study says something completely counterintuitive: That overweight patients with Type 2 Diabetes live longer than thin patients with the same disease. This is bad news if you’re thin and have Type 2 Diabetes, but unfortunately, it isn’t good news for overweight patients, either. More
Here’s another good reason to ditch plastic (and chemical-filled cosmetics): Phthalates, which are common plasticizers found in shampoo, nail polish, moisturizers, kids’ toys, and even sex toys, may lead to an increased risk of diabetes, according to one small study out yesterday. But this isn’t the first study to make the connection between the phthalates in cosmetics and household items and diabetes. More
Amazing new research shows that scientists have been able to reverse Type 1 Diabetes in mice during it’s earliest stages. This is exactly the kind of news we need to be sharing a Friday afternoon. More
Paula Deen was on The View yesterday on an episode titled “The Fat Show” (that’s just mean). What was even meaner was co-host Joy Behar telling Deen that she was “the guest of honor.” Deen has lost 30 pounds to … More
A new study just confirmed that the number of teens with diabetes today has increased almost 300%. Shocking, right? Of course, but equally as shocking is that not enough people in power are really doing anything about this. So here’s an idea for all the politicians out there vying for our election votes this fall: Instead of spending so much of your ill-informed time on women’s reproductive rights, how about focusing on something that really demands everyone’s attention–our kid’s health.
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No matter what kind of health or beauty goals you have, one of the most consistent recommendations from experts across the board is to get more sleep. And the benefits aren’t limited to better skin or feeling slightly more alert in the morning; they also include a lower risk of diabetes and obesity, according to a new study. More
Children born to obese, hypertensive or diabetic mothers are 60% more likely to be autistic or have other developmental delays, according to a new study. This adds to a wealth of evidence linking maternal obesity with unhealthy or impaired children. Yet whenever the issue of pregnancy and weight gets attention—ahem, Jessica Simpson—everyone still acts like it’s mostly a matter of looks, or how it will affect post-pregnancy weight loss.
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Paula Deen‘s first interview since announcing her type 2 diabetes was just published in Prevention, and she’s proving to be one crafty PR maven. The magazine pressed her on criticisms that her signature brand of unhealthy cooking is at odds with her new role as diabetes drug spokesperson, but she deftly skirted the link between disease and nutrition. Deen focuse instead on defending her Southern identity and need to earn money, implying that all the “haters” are classist jerks who don’t understand what it’s like to work for a living. More
It’s Alert Day®, which the American Diabetes Association describes as “a one-day ‘wake-up call’ asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test“! We’re doing our part by celebrating diabetes crusader Paula Deen, who made the world a little more safe for diabetes, then signed a multi-million dollar contract to conveniently profit off its treatment! Say what you want about ethics, Deen’s a shrewd business lady! To honor Deen, we searched her website for the most appalling recipes: all drenched in buttermilk and mayonnaise. There’s even a recipe for peanut butter cheese fudge (the secret ingredient is Velveeta!)! More
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Cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart disease constantly hog the media’s attention when it comes to health, but Dr. Mark Hyman thinks more of us should be worried about what he calls “diabesity“—something that he says affects one in two Americans today, and is brought on entirely by lifestyle factors like diet and exercise. And unlike celebrities like Paula Deen, Hyman also says diabetes and obesity aren’t genetic, and are completely reversible without the use of prescription drugs. More
Paula Deen announced new plans to lighten up her recipes, in what seems like an unspoken admission that critics are right to be outraged by her promotion of diabetes drugs and embarrassingly fat- and sugar-heavy foods. She says she plans to remain true to herself (read: she’s not going to teach you how to make a kale salad anytime soon), but she will start finding ways to reduce the calorie, fat and sugar content of her recipes. To which we say: Good Job, PD! We knew you’d figure out how bad it looked to make donut cheeseburgers while teaching people how to manage diabetes. More
You might think that Alec Baldwin‘s recent 30-pound weight loss was inspired by his new yoga-instructor girlfriend, Hilaria Thomas. But apparently it had more to do with a recent pre-diabetes diagnosis. The 53-year-old actor and Words With Friends enthusiast looked much slimmer on the red carpet at the SAG Awards on Sunday, and he recently commented on his weight loss and health, stating that he feels much better thanks to his new diet and fitness regimen. More
Remember New York City”s anti-obesity ads that featured amputees in an attempt to dissuade you from drinking soda? Not only were they tacky, but they were also photoshopped, and the soda industry is pissed. More
Paula Deen‘s publicist, Nancy Assuncao, quit after six years when she found out about her deal with Novo Nordisk last month, according to the New York Post. Assuncao served as Deen’s spokeswoman and chief marketer, but says she couldn’t get on board with her new business venture. She’s probably not too worried about getting work (her past clients include Ian Schrager), but in any case: Her availability is great news for anyone in need of a publicist. More
