In Africa many people believe that having part of your body amputated denotes an evil spirit.

Researchers have found that people who are genetically predisposed to an apple-shaped body type, could face a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Whatever kind of diabetes one suffers from, the main aim is to avoid sugar spikes where the body has to deal with large quantities of blood sugar or glucose at a given time.

A diet rich in nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils could lower blood sugar levels and help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to researchers.

Less exercise and bigger waistlines in city dwellers may set the stage for an explosion of diabetes. Health-e News documents what people have for lunch in Downtown, Johannesburg.

We know that excess weight increases your risk for many diseases. But it’s a specific kind of fat that makes you more susceptible to diabetes.

Inactivity is associated with greater risk of prediabetes, even for healthy-weight adults, a new study finds.

In type 2 diabetics, postprandial glycaemia (blood sugar after eating) was significantly lower when study participants took a walk after eating.

The focus on screening mostly overweight and obese individuals may lead to missed opportunities for early intervention in normal-weight people with prediabetes.