Tag Archives: Causes of Diabetes

Diabetes News: Does Caffeine Cause Diabetes?

Do you drink coffee or tea and have you been wondering if this causes Diabetes?  Were you concerned about harmful effect of caffeine after hearing about the deaths related to energy drinks? In an article from the Baltimore Sun Dr … Continue reading

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Does Eating Fast Food Cause Diabetes?

Does eating fast food cause diabetes type 2 and increase the incidence of heart disease. A study done in Singapore showed a correlation between the amount of fast food consumed and the incidence of Diabetes.  Those who ate fast food … Continue reading

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Can Skipping Breakfast Cause Diabetes?

Do you skip breakfast in an attempt to get to work early in the morning?  Is is possible that this behavior will lead to diabetes.  A prospective study that followed 30,000 men showed that those who skip breakfast, even if … Continue reading

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Does White Rice Cause Diabetes?

To avoid getting Diabetes, or for better control of Diabetes, people have been substituting brown rice and whole grains for white rice because they believe white rice may cause Diabetes Type 2. Others believe portion size and the amount of … Continue reading

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Do Shift Workers have More Type 2 Diabetes?

Health care workers should be good role models for our patients.  However, many of them work crazy hours, are short on sleep, and do not have proper time to prepare “healthy meals”. Is there something unique about working different shifts, … Continue reading

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