A study reported in the journal Nutrition found obese, diabetic mice whose diet was supplemented with an extract of cacao liquor demonstrated a significant reduction in blood sugar.

Scientists examined if cacao beans might be helpful in preventing Type 2 diabetes. They supplemented the diets of obese, diabetic mice with cacao liquor for 3 weeks. The specific type of cacao liquor, called cacao liquor proanthocyanidins (CLPr), contains 72% polyphenols. They found that blood sugar was reduced in direct correlation with the dosage of CLPr.

This study was funded by confectionary giant Mars, Inc. In case Mars doesn't ring a bell - maybe some of their products might: Snicksers, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way, and M & M's to name a few. With the results of this research, and the deep pockets behind it -- maybe Mars is contemplating coming out with a diabetes-reversing candy bar? I suggest they call it The Sweet Escape (start the music!)

The epidemic doctors now refer to as Diabesity is a condition where obesity is the precursor leading to the full blown development of diabetes. An Australian surgeon wrote a cause and effect piece to potentially nip this growing problem in the bud.

The call to action in this article is quite simple: eat less and walk more. Could such a simple suggestion really curtail an epidemic that is poised to become the biggest health threat in Asia within the next decade? This is not a trick. It's actually quite simple. Don't believe the hype? Probably much easier said than done -- but here's an evolutionary explanation that might inspire you to make this work.

Since the beginning of time, human beings were meant to use up the calories they consume in their food by their daily physical activities. Our ancestors started out living in caves, eating the roots and vegetables they gathered and the flesh that they hunted. These days we live in houses, and consume more than we need to sustain homeostasis and beyond. We walk very little and we all put on weight as we get older, especially around our waists. As we continue on this path of least resistance, and most convenience -- diabesity is becoming a mainstay in our lives. If eating healthy and walking more became an easy and convenient option for everybody -- could this be an automatic resolution to an unforgiving problem?

Mike Huckabee is a politician, an award winning "Health Crusader", and a successful loser of over 100 pounds.

After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2002, his doctor gave him two oral meds and a stern warning. His doctor told him the condition of his health, the lifestyle he leads and the stress level of his job would likely put him six feet under within 10 years. At 48 years of age he was one of the youngest governors in the Nation. He knew he could win this fight -- and he did. After losing 110 pounds, the Governor of Arkansas reversed his diabetes and serendipitously assumed a role in the war against obesity.

It took a sobering message, dedication and commitment to bring Mike the healthy lifestyle he enjoys today. On the next dLifeTV, learn how Governor Mike Huckabee is winning the battle against diabetes. dLifeTV airs every Sunday on CNBC at 7PM Eastern, 6PM Central and, 4PM Pacific.