Diabetes Information Center

Youngsters at high risk for developing type 1 diabetes might be able to prevent the disease by eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a new study suggests.

When I was a kid I loved sweets. I was the typical ADHD kid who could not sit still and wanted extra sugar on everything. I would put sugar on my fruit loops, eat ice cream, and dig through the shelves of the kitchen for anything sweet. These eating habits carried over to my adult life until I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It was at that time that I realized what my diet had done to my body. Over time my body had changed even though my eating habits remained constant.

A study designed to tell which insulin-plus-drug regimen might best control type 2 diabetes has produced disappointing preliminary results, with none of the three strategies tested coming out on top.