Tag: type 1 diabetes

Chromium, a possible alternative to diabetes drugs

Chromium, a possible alternative to diabetes drugs

One of the most common prescribed medication for diabetes Types 2 in UK is metformin. As any drug, it may cause some undesirable and dangerous side effects. However, there is a great mineral that does the same thing like diabetic drugs, it increases sensitivity to insulin, but with no significant downsides. It’s called chromium and…

Does cow’s milk increase risk of type 1 diabetes?

Does cow’s milk increase risk of type 1 diabetes?

Health authorities recommend breastfeeding for at least first six months of a child’s life because it may prevent type 1 diabetes. After this initial period, solid food is usually introduced alongside breast milk. However, the reality is far from this ideal breastfeeding period. Moreover, the UK has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the…