ABSTRACT
It is generally accepted that the recently recognized “diabetes epidemic” provides a signicant health and socioeconomic problem for the citizens of the United States as well as populations throughout the world [1,2]. The health perturbations manifested in diabetics and the monetary costs thrust upon the general public bring all sorts of undesired misery. To provide a clear example of the problem, the International Diabetic Association estimates that 5-10% of the total health care budgets in many countries are devoted to various aspects of diabetic care [1]. Accordingly, much effort over the last few years has gone into seeking means to prevent or at least to delay onset and lessen manifestations of this detrimental chronic disorder. Up to this point, results from investigations examining preventive measures show some promise, especially when natural lifestyle measures that cause fat loss and/or enhance insulin sensitivity like proper diet and exercise are included in the various regimens.
