In reality, participants consumed less from these food groups than what they believed. The same was found with vegetables, with the exception of men. The men in the study believed that they consumed a lower amount of vegetables than actually consumed, while women overestimated their consumption. The researchers note that the difference between what participants thought they ate and the number of servings they actually consumed may be attributed to their lack of understanding of portion sizes. A study in mice may help scientists understand why obese people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Blood sugar is usually high in people with diabetes because they have become resistant to insulin.
Elevated levels of blood sugar can lead to kidney disease, nerve damage and stroke. However the researchers believe that elevated levels of resistin may be an indication of the early onset of type 2 diabetes. Although researchers have identified resistin in humans, more studies are needed to determine how levels of the hormone vary in the obese and in people with diabetes. Dr. Jeffrey S. Flier from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, warns that the discovery of resistin is just the beginning. Calorie Control Council Permission to reprint information in whole or in part contained on this site is granted, provided customary credit is given.