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Experts have warned that Christmas could have increased the risk of diabetes for millions of people. Charity diabetes UK said that eating and drinking too much over the festive period can increase the risk of developing prediabetes which is an under-diagnosed and symptom less condition that puts you up to 15 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes.

The Charity also said that the high calorie food enjoyed by most of the people over the Christmas can rise up their weight in a short period of time. The recommended calorie intake of 2,000 a day for women and 2,500 for men can quickly exceed with mince pies containing about 200 calories each, Christmas cake with 250 calories per slice and mulled wine at 250 calories a glass. Read the rest of this entry »