Lifestyle Matters in DM2

Arch Intern Med — Abstract: Lifestyle Risk Factors and New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in Older Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study, April 27, 2009, Mozaffarian et al. 169 (8): 798

  • Exercise level above the median

  • Better diet as defined by a higher fiber intake, higher polyunsaturated to saturated fat ratio, lower trans-fat intake and lower mean glycemic index

  • Never smoked

  • Light or moderate alcohol use

  • BMI <25

  • Waist circumference of 88 cm for women or 92 cm for men

Mean Green Beats H. pylori

Medical News: Chemical in Broccoli Fights H. Pylori Infection – in Primary Care, Diet & Nutrition from MedPage Today

Conflict of interest noted.

Dr. Fahey is a co-founder of Brassica Protection Products, a company that is licensed by Johns Hopkins to produce broccoli sprouts. J.W. Fahey may be entitled to royalty payments from the sale of broccoli sprouts, and terms of this arrangement are being managed by Johns Hopkins University in accordance with its conflict of interest policies.

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