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This story presents the findings from a study into the potential for curcumin - found in tumeric spice - to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in at risk populations. The story uses independent expert opinion well to clearly state more research is required before a definitive conclusion can be reached, that this product is not available in Australia and that a healthy lifestyle can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. However, there is no mention of any side-effects associated with curcumin capsules.

While this story is not disease mongering, 'pre-diabetes' itself could be seen as disease mongering in that it lowers the thresholds for concern about diabetes.

The original article can be found at: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/07/30/3556648.htm

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Supplements containing a compound found in curry spice may help prevent diabetes in people at high risk, according to a Thai study.

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