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March 2010
(Volume IX, Issue III)
March Is National Kidney Month
Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure in the United States. Diabetes accounts for nearly 44 percent of new cases of kidney disease. Even when diabetes is controlled, the disease can lead to Chronic Kidney Disease and kidney failure.
Robert Brooks, former Tour Manager for the Mr. Diabetes® Wake Up and Walk® Tour, has had Kidney Disease since he was 10 years old. He is a recent recipient of a Kidney transplant. Bob has written a special column: Living With Kidney Disease.
DDF welcomes Bonnie Stein, M.Ed., CPTS, as a regular contributor to our website with her monthly column: Walking for Fun and Fitness. Bonnie Stein is a national masters racewalk award winner, author, noted speaker, and the founder of AceWalker Walk Your Way To Fitness Programs. Bonnie has taught thousands of people the benefits of including a program of walking and nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle. Read this month's column: Be The Frog That Jumps.
Diabetes Friendly Recipes: Delicious recipes that are perfect for both Easter and Passover. Happy Holidays! Remember, all of our recipes include nutrition content, are lower in sodium, and taste great!
Treatments on the Horizon: A new promising diabetes and obesity drug, diabetes vaccine, artificial pancreas, reversing Type 1 Diabetes and more.
Becoming more aware about Kidney Disease can help diabetics prevent, delay or deal with those complications. National Kidney Month is the perfect time to learn about this debiltating disease.
Good Health,
Lisa M. Rasolt
Program Director
Defeat Diabetes®: Awareness + Action = Prevention®
FDA sets March 12 for Exenatide (BYETTA®) Decision
Byetta is first once a week drug for diabetes. The patient injects the drug once a week in the belly, and the drug lowers not only the blood sugar of the patient, but it lowers his or her weight as well.
Latest News - National Kidney Month - Important Info About Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Take Our Kidney Disease Quiz - Here's an opportunity to to gauge your kidney IQ. Learn more about Kidney Disease. Heart Disease Risks Survey Results from last month.
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Latest News - Very Important Diabetes News
Studies, Clinical Trials and SurveysResearch facilities, drug manufacturers and universities are conducting studies, clinical trials and surveys for new drugs, behavioral habits and other investigational information. They are seeking individuals to participate in these studies and trials. More Info
We are pleased to bring you a special column by Robert Brooks, who has suffered from kidney disease and has received a kidney transplant. Bob is a former Tour Manager for the Mr. Diabetes Wake Up and Walk Tour. Bob has a great attitude and shows how a disease can be dealt with rather than be your life. Thank you, Bob!
Living With Kidney Disease
By Robert Brooks
March 2010
Kidney disease for me started when I was about ten years old. I had a condition called Bladder Reflux. In short, this is when your bladder allows urine to back up into the kidneys causing damage. In my case this was irreparable damage. So, at ten I was told that it was a matter of when, not if, my kidneys would fail. As any ten year old, I had no idea what this meant so I just went on with my childhood. I had periodic doctor’s appointments but, other then that, it didn’t affect me. That is, until I was in College. More
 Defeat Diabetes® Public Awareness ProgramsDefeat Diabetes Foundation needs your financial support for all of our Defeat Diabetes® Public Awareness Programs. Defeat Diabetes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. Our web site is secure and all donations are tax-deductible.
DDF welcomes Bonnie Stein, M.Ed., CPTS, as a regular contributor to our website with her monthly column: Walking for Fun and Fitness. Bonnie Stein is a national masters racewalk award winner, author, noted speaker, and the founder of AceWalker Walk Your Way To Fitness Programs. As a nationally certified Personal Trainer, racewalk instructor, and fitness instructor, she has been featured on CNN, in Walking Magazine, Prevention Magazine, Women's Sports and Fitness Magazine, and Sesame Street Parents Magazine. Bonnie has taught thousands of people the benefits of including a program of walking and nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle. Read more about Bonnie.
Walking for Fun and Fitness
By Bonnie Stein, M.Ed., C.P.T.S.
March 2010
Be The Frog That Jumps
There were five frogs sitting on a log. One decided to jump. How many were left?
Still five. Deciding to jump is not the same thing as jumping. Deciding to start an exercise program is not the same thing as actually doing it.
Many people have good intentions, but they don’t take the action that’s necessary. More
Diabetes Friendly Recipes
March 2010
Delicious recipes that are perfect for both Easter and Passover. Happy Holidays! Remember, all of our recipes include nutrition content, are lower in sodium, and taste great!
We LOVE to hear from our Readers. We've started a new feature where you can send in helpful hints about: Nutrition, Kitchen, Gardening, Tools, Cars, or anything you would like to share. Please send them to me directly, lrasolt@DefeatDiabetes.org.
Here's one from Amber G., Syracuse, NY:
Cardboard Tubes
Paper towel and toilet paper tubes aren't a throw away item. There are so many uses for them around your home. 1. If your tongs are always getting caught inside your drawer because they pop open, slip them inside a paper towel tube, it'll keep them closed and right where you want them. 2. Cut a slit along the length of a paper towel tube and slip it over the hanger to prevent creases in your pants. You can also slip them over the tops of a hanger to fill out the shoulders in a suit or jacket. Many more
Islets of Humor™ humor By Theresa Garnero
March 2010
Oprah's Outpouring: A Bittersweet Commentary on Responses to Her Diabetes Show
By Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE
On January 6, 2010, an Oprah producer consulted me about the upcoming show on diabetes. It was a thrill, but when I learned the show's premise (using complications caused by uncontrolled diabetes to motivate people into action), I suggested adding balance to the program by showcasing the diabetes care team and self-care behaviors so viewers would be left with tools and hope. Okay, so I didn't make the panel! More
Diabetes Support Groups Database
We've developed a listing of Diabetes Education Programs and Diabetes Support Groups in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
By Andrew P. Mandell – MR.DIABETES®
March 2010
March is National Kidney Awareness Month
As a diabetic I am fully aware of my risk(s) for developing Kidney disease. The possibility of developing kidney disease for a diabetic is far greater than that of the non-diabetic. That’s a fact – that’s our reality. But, that doesn’t mean we resign ourselves to this unpleasant possibility becoming a reality. NOT ON YOUR LIFE! We can do a number of things to prevent it. And if that’s not possible, certainly delay it and minimize the full impact of this “inconvenient” condition. More
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Know Your Fruits and Veggies™ - Artichokes
By Dawn Swidorski, Public Outreach Director
March 2010
The first person to eat an artichoke was either brave or very hungry or both since their thorny nature can be a bit intimidating for the uninitiated. The artichoke is an edible bud about 3–6 inches in diameter with many triangular shaped leaves formed around a center. The edible portion of the bud consists primarily of the fleshy lower portions of the leaves and the base, known as the "heart". At the center of the bud is the mass of immature florets in called the "choke." More
Mr. Diabetes® Says
All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come. ~Victor Hugo
Clarence's CornerBy Clarence Haynes
March 2010
I received this from my good friend Claudette. It is the first time in my life I HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES and it is her fault. All I am trying to do is reach as many as I can, and say "DON'T TRY TO MEET PEOPLE - JUST BE SOMEONE WORTH KNOWING." The Story of Blue Roses.
Joke of the Month
Delivery Problems
A new business was opening and one of the owners friends sent flowers for the occasion. but when the owner read the card with the flowers, it said, "Rest In Peace". The owner was a little peeved,and he called the florist to complain.
After he told the florist about the obvious mistake, the florist said, "Sir I`m really sorry for the mistake,but rather than getting angry, you should imagine this: somewhere there is a funeral taking place today, and they have flowers with a note saying, "Congratulations On Your New Location". www.jokesgallery.com
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