May 2011
(Volume X, Issue V)
Diabetic Eye Disease - Can It Be Prevented?
People with diabetes are at risk of losing one of the most precious of their senses: sight.
The National Eye Institute reports that about half of the people with diabetes in America have early stage diabetic retinopathy and one quarter have serious retinal disease.
Also in this month's E-Lerts newsletter:
Latest News - Do These Foods and Supplements Help Control Diabetes? and new Did You Know?
Take care of your eyes. Yes, you can!
Good Health,
Lisa M. Rasolt, M.S.B.A., C.E.B.S.
Program Director
Awareness + Action = Prevention®
The Mission of Defeat Diabetes Foundation is to save children, adults and their families from the pain of diabetes by preventing and/or managing its complications through a comprehensive online diabetes information center and innovative community action programs.
Do These Foods and Supplements Help Control Diabetes?
Did You Know?
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
May 2011
Celebrate Memorial Day or any reason to have a backyard barbecue. Here is a meal that is colorful and will please the eye and the palate. Nutritional information per serving for the entire meal is included.
Nutrient Information
For 1 Serving of the Entire Menu
Calories: 609
Fat: 11 gm
Carbohydrates: 62 gm
Sodium: 427 mcg %
Calories from Fat: 16.3 %
By Theresa Garnero
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Know Your Fruits and Veggies™: Legumes
By Dawn Swidorski, Public Outreach Director
Legumes include green and yellow
beans, peas, lentils, soybeans and many varieties of "shell" beans, which are used in dried form. They are among the most versatile and nutritious foods, available. Legumes are typically low in fat contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium.
Read more about Legumes
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