Defeat Diabetes^® E-Lerts™ Newsletter

July  2003
(Volume II, Issue 6)
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DIABETES CAN BE PREVENTED!!!
That's right! 75% of all Type 2 Diabetes can be avoided if steps are taken early enough. I mean that literally - STEPS. One of the best ways to stave off diabetes is through EXERCISE and one of the best exercises is WALKING.

This issue of E-Lerts™ is dedicated to the benefits of exercise for Diabetics and Pre-Diabetics. Exercise reduces risk of heart disease and total mortality. But exercise is also good for your mental health as well. We've also included some exercise precautions during these hot summer months. See Latest News.

There are some exciting new Treatments on the Horizon including Alcohol is good for you? and a dog's nose can sniff out diabetes? Also there are new treatments for Diabetic Neuropathy and increasing fiber consumption can help treat Pre-Diabetes. Plus a new Diabetes Model: treating diabetics in a group setting leads to more effective care.

Mr. Diabetes^® was presented a Proclamation in Eugene, Oregon on July 9 which will now be know as Diabetes Awareness Day. In Salem, Oregon on July 14, Mr. Diabetes^® was again presented with a Proclamation. July 14 is now and forever Defeat Diabetes^® Day. read more

We have some quick, no-cook Recipes for when it's too hot to turn on the oven or even the stove from Jyl Steinback, America's Healthiest Mom.  

Our Readers' Forum depends on your input and questions. I want to thank all of you who have participated. We can only publish 2 - 3 questions each issue, but I appreciate all of you who have written and hope you will continue to do so.

Thanks to our many supporters the Defeat Diabetes Foundation is able to provide critical information for children and their families. So far we have sent over 1,302,745 screening tests to over 2441 schools in the United States free of charge. Check out our schools program. WE NEED YOUR HELP to continue our highly recognized and well received programs, but we would like to do more. The Defeat Diabetes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Our web site is secure and all donations are tax-deductible.

Good Health,
Lisa M. Rasolt
Program Director
lrasolt@DefeatDiabetes.org

Awareness + Action = Prevention™
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Did you know?
All packaged food sold across America will have to carry labels indicating trans-fatty acid content under new US government regulation. "This is just the beginning of a lot more rules and regulations about (nutrition labeling). We are moving now very rapidly, " Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson told a news conference. The new requirement takes effect January 2006.
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Latest News
Walk Away From Diabetes Risks Walking not only lowers the risk of developing lifelong diseases like diabetes, but a new study shows it can cut the chance of dying in half for people who already have diabetes.
Uplifting! - Raising Spirits Through Exercise  It's no secret that exercise is good for you. On an almost regular basis, people with type 2 diabetes hear the rhetoric that exercise and weight loss will all but cure them of their condition. Innumerable studies have shown that physical exercise can improve not only your physical health but your mental health as well.
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Walking Less Then 20 Minutes A Day! Reduces Risk of Heart Disease 61% Moderation is the key to sustaining exercise. Those spending less than an hour a week of physical activity during their free time were 15 per cent less likely to develop heart problems compared to those who took no activity. Those spending between one and two hours in physical activity had a 40 per cent reduced risk and those who spent more than two hours had a 61 per cent reduced risk.
Keep Your Cool While Exercising in Summer Heat  Feeling the "burn" is a part of exercise many people enjoy. If you're not careful, the combination of heat and exercise could turn your workout into a serious medical problem. When you exert yourself, muscle activity leads to an increase in body temperature. Your body maintains its internal temperature by sweating. But your body's natural ability to cool itself can be overwhelmed by the combination of intense exercise and hot weather.
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Mr. Diabetes^® Says
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles that one has overcome while trying to succeed." Booker T. Washington
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Diet and Exercise Reduces CVD Risk in Pre-Diabetics  Follow-up analysis of data from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), showed that diet and exercise can be more effective than pharmacologic therapy at warding off cardiovascular disease in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.
Walking Reduces Risk of CVD (Cardiovascular Disease), CV (Cardiovascular) Death and Total Mortality in Diabetic Men & Women (06/12/03) Two studies validate that walking was associated with reduced CVD risk and total mortality for Men and Women with type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetic Recipes recipes
Here are some quick, no-cook recipes for when it's too hot to turn on the oven or even the stove from Jyl Steinback, America's Healthiest Mom:
Stuffed Cucumbers
Tropical Blend Muesli
Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Turkey Rollups
Dilly of a Salmon Pita
Strawberries with Cream Sauce
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Treatments On The Horizon
Diabetes and Drinking Moderation in alcohol ingestion may save a diabetic's life. Ethanol overdosage is the leading cause of death due to low blood sugar in the United States. In addition to low blood sugar, alcohol can cause other problems as well. The good news is that studies have shown that consumption of two glasses of red wine with a meal did not seem to affect sugar levels in a group of type 1 and type 2 diabetics.
Effective Treatments Available for Diagnosed Diabetic Neuropathy  Without a cure, intensive glucose control and pain management are the most effective treatments for slowing disease progression and improving quality of life. Early diagnosis of diabetic polyneuropathy is crucial in order to prevent chronic ulcers, amputation and other related complications.
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Did you know?
Regular exercise benefits the heart, muscles, bones, and even the brain. New evidence from the University of California suggests that being aerobically fit - having a healthy heart and lungs - may reduce the mental decline that can occur in older adults. The findings are published in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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A Dog’s Nose For Sniffing Out Signs Of Diabetes….Can It Replace The OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test)?  Technology based on a dog's ability to smell can detect a range of illnesses, including diabetes, cancer and schizophrenia. Smell is an important indicator of well- being, and has been used as a diagnostic tool since ancient times. The e-nose is non-invasive, quick and apparently accurate (the lung cancer patients were diagnosed in a minute). The technology is based on the olfactory model of dogs, known for their acute sense of smell (the human nose is too blunt an instrument).
Treating Pre-Diabetes with Increased Fiber Consumption To Prevent Diabetes The results of a study support evidence that a high intake of dietary fiber is associated with enhanced insulin sensitivity and therefore may have a role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
New Diabetes Model: Treatment in a Group Setting  We're learning that people who are living with a chronic condition really require an approach to medical care that is different than the acute care model.” Now doctors and nurses at a Eugene medical clinic are trying a new model for diabetes management: treating diabetics in a group setting. Studies have shown that diabetics who participate in group visits reported improvement in their blood sugar levels, improved quality of life and diabetes knowledge compared with patients who received conventional diabetes care.
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Readers' Forum
Q - My son was recently in our doctor's office for a physical for football. Our doctor told us something we find quite strange. We we're told Steven our boy had a ring around his neck and that it was an early sign of diabetes.? We have never heard of this. Can you bring some light to this question? Is this possible ? please any information will be greatly appreciated. - Sesario - for our answer

Q - I am bi-polar and am borderline diabetic. I started taking topamax and lost 58 lbs., but now I am gaining. I want to know why! My doctor isn't telling me enough information. - Cheryl - for our answer
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