Aspirin May Prevent Diabetes

A study published in the American Journal of Medicine indicates that taking aspirin regularly may help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.In the study,22,000 men were followed for 22 years.Those who took aspirin were 14% less likely to contract type 2 diabetes.Men are up to 2.5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women.Consuming 25-38 grams of fiber a day may also ward off the disease,as well as cardiovascular problems.Cereal,whole grain bread and oatmeal are good sources of fiber.