Almonds shown to protect against diabetes

new study shows that almonds can prevent type 2 diabetes:

"Eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease, according to a study.

The research found incorporating the nuts into our diets may help treat type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 90 to 95 per cent of all cases.

As well as combating the condition, linked to obesity and physical inactivity, it could tackle cardiovascular disease, the report published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition said.

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world, and sufferers have a shortage of insulin or a decreased ability to use the hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to enter cells and be converted to energy."

read the whole story here: http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/almonds-ward-off-diabetes-s...

Hmmm interesting, don't know if I agree but interesting!

i'm sure this can help when part of a healthy diet. i don't think almonds alone will do all the work to help against diabetes.

Almonds raise my blood sugar, actually all nuts do. Does anyone know why that is?

didn't know that, not sure why.