Growing sugar consumption, larger portion size, chemicals and other factors are increasing childhood rates of diabetes – a lifelong punishment.

German researchers analyzed glucose-insulin metabolism in 36 healthy young adults whose mothers experienced stressful “negative life events” (divorce, infidelity, a breakup, death of a loved one, severe financial problems, a father in denial, being involved in a car crash etc) while pregnant.

Being stressed-out during pregnancy has been associated with a number of problems, like lower birth weight and premature birth.

But this research concluded that

Stress could give birth to children with diabetes in early adulthood.

De-Stress:

· Engage in mindfulness living: Mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment, without judgment, to avoid stressing over the future.

· Try the Yoga Alliance to find experienced instructors in your area.

· Try handful of almonds, pistachios, walnuts; a cup of skim milk; or old-fashioned oatmeal to distress.

If you like more of these, let me know and I will continue them.