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Defeat Diabetes® E-Lerts™ Newsletter

February 2012
(Volume XI, Issue II)

What Is the Risk of Heart Disease and Attacks for Diabetics?

People with diabetes face many challenges staying healthy and heart health is no exception. Having diabetes puts you at much greater risk for heart disease and heart attacks. Find out how people with diabetes will actually die from stroke or heart disease and how to keep your heart healthy.
 
Also in this month's E-Lerts™ Newsletter:
 
Latest News - Prevent diabetes, heart disease, boost brain power and more! 
 
Diabetes Friendly Recipes - A meal fit for any celebration! 
 
Islets of Humor™ - Wine is very good for you? 
 
Know Your Fruits and Veggies™: Did you know the parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable related to the carrot?  
 
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The Kid Initiative to Defeat Diabetes® Curriculum is designed to fill the gap in information about diabetes and obesity and its relationship to nutrition and fitness.
A Program for Schools and Youth Organizations. To learn more about the KIDD™ Curriculum.
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Treatments on the Horizon - New "links" to diabetes and a new therapy to reverse diabetes.
 
Good Health,
Lisa M. Rasolt, M.S.B.A., C.E.B.S.
Program Director
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The Mission of Defeat Diabetes Foundation is the prevention, early identification and self-management of the global epidemic, diabetes. We work with individual and organizations worldwide through our awareness, interactive and assistance programs.
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The Kid Initiative to Defeat Diabetes® (KIDD™) Curriculum

This generation of children is on the fast track to live a shorter, less healthy life span than their parents.

According to Connie Diekman, Director of University Nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis, "Nutrition education needs to start in prenatal classes and move through the entire education system…Many kids -- and their parents -- simply do not know what they ought to be eating."

The Kid Initiative to Defeat Diabetes® Curriculum is designed to fill this gap in information about diabetes and obesity and its relationship to nutrition and fitness.

A program for schools and youth organizations. To learn more about the KIDD™ Curriculum. DDF Advertisement
Diabetes Friendly Recipes
February 2012
 
A meal fit for any celebration! 
 
Parmesan Polenta - Editor's Note: This polenta recipe is high in sodium, but with planning can be used a part of a healthy meal. 
 
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories:
589
Fat:
19.6 gm
Carbohydrates:
59 gm
Sodium:
324 mg
% Calories from Fat:
30 %
  
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Islets of Humor™
By Theresa Garnero
 
Know Your Fruits and Veggies™
By Dawn Swidorski, Public Outreach Director
 
The parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is an often ignored, yet delightful, root vegetable related to the carrot. The parsnip is also a relative of celeriac and parsley root and closely resembles carrots in appearance, but is tan and have a more distinct flavor. More 

Diabetes Studies, Clinical Trials and Surveys

Research facilities, drug manufacturers and universities are conducting studies, clinical trials and surveys for new drugs, behavioral habits and other investigational information with the goal of improving our health. They are seeking individuals to participate in these studies and trials. More Info  
Treatments on the Horizon
 
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Defeat Diabetes Foundation is a nonprofit charity. We need your financial support to continue our mission to save lives through prevention and early detection of diabetes.

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