Time was, diabetes struck mostly in middle age. Sixteen million adults now have the disease. Rising obesity among young adults.
Diabetes can be especially grave when it strikes early.
What You Can Do The good news is that a recent Finnish study showed that three simple diet changes can head it off. Little Steps Curb Diabetes Aim for the three diet goals below. You can achieve each goal with one little switch, as our examples show. Next time your family gathers for spaghetti, add a side of garlic bread, and see what happens. Researchers at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago think that the garlic smell may evoke positive childhood memories for parents, making them mellower-a mood that kids pick up on.