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Defeat Diabetes® E-Lerts™ NewsletterAugust 2006
(Volume V, Issue VII)
Why is it, when type 2 diabetes is 75% - 90% preventable, the diabetes epidemic is growing worse each year? We are taking the reins (self-management) and know foods, supplements and exercise that can diminish diabetes symptoms, if not reverse them.
Indiana University conducted a study (981) and overall, 63 percent of adults surveyed in 2005 were overweight or obese, compared to 58 percent in a comparable national survey conducted in 2001. In 2005, 8.5 percent of respondents reported having diabetes, compared to 7.9 percent in 2001. Americans continue to gain weight and more are diagnosed with diabetes.
Mr. Diabetes®, Andy Mandell, has walked over 7500 miles on his 10,000+ miles The Mr. Diabetes® Wake Up and Walk® Tour. We've missed Andy's great monthly updates, but between computer problems and being booked nearly 20 hours every day, Andy promises to catch up soon. For now, read this great article from the Boston Globe.
Latest News - Self-Management - Specific Foods that Help Diabetics: Yes, there are specific foods and diets that can help control blood glucose levels.
Latest News - Self-Management - New! Lifestyle Changes and Their Benefits: New ways exercise helps - and it's worth it!
Latest News - Self-Management - Risks and Complications: New risks and complications including prostate and night-time eating.
Defeat Diabetes® On-Line Store Survey: Defeat Diabetes Foundation is creating an on-line store to provide products and services that will especially benefit diabetics and their self-management of the disease.
We want to hear from you. Please take our short survey to help us determine what kinds of products and services you would like us to carry in our on-line store. This survey is completely anonymous and we do not capture email addresses. click here for survey
Healthy and Tasty Recipes, Good for Diabetics Too!: Easy and cool recipes for those late summer days and nights from Jyl Steinback, America's Healthiest Mom.
Islets of Humor™: Theresa Garnero looks at the lighter side of exercise.
DIABeducation™: Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE, tackles the Glycemic Index and gives the latest information from research findings presented at the 2006 American Association of Diabetes Educator conference held this August.
Treatments on the Horizon: This month goes from wireless to dairy to generic insulin.
Kevin's Tech Tips: Laptops and batteries have been in the news and Kevin covers more concerns about laptop batteries this month.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Good Health,
Lisa M. Rasolt
Program Director
Defeat Diabetes Foundation
Awareness + Action = Prevention® Did you know?
Blacks Have Poorer Control of Diabetes Than Whites
A new review of the data from 56,000 patients shows that blacks with diabetes tend to have worse control of the disease than whites. Diabetes Care, September 2006 Latest News - Self-Management - Specific Foods that Help Diabetics Chocolate Helps Aging Blood Vessels Flavonol-Rich cocoa improves blood vessel function.
New Study Shows A Low-carb Diet Helps Control Diabetes Researchers in Sweden say a follow-up study of patients on a low-carbohydrate diet showed stable improvement and reduced need for medication.
Chili Attenuates Postprandial Insulin Response Animal and some human studies have indicated that the consumption of chili-containing meals increases energy expenditure and fat oxidation, which may help to reduce obesity and related disorders.
Vegan Diet Reverses Diabetes Symptoms People who ate a low-fat vegan diet, cutting out all meat and dairy, lowered their blood sugar more and lost more weight than people on a standard ADA diet.
Defeat Diabetes Foundation is creating an on-line store to provide products and services that will especially benefit diabetics and their self-management of the disease. We're looking at health conscious (both physically and emotionally) and environmentally friendly brands.
We want to hear from you. Please take our short survey to help us determine what kinds of products and services you would like us to carry in our on-line store. This survey is completely anonymous and we do not capture email addresses. click here for survey
You may also send us an email: store_info@DefeatDiabetes.org. Thank you.
Latest News - Self-Management - New! Lifestyle Changes and Their Benefits Study Shows Just How Effective Exercise is as a Treatment Option for Type 2 Diabetes Now, a new systematic review shows that exercise helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels, increases the body's sensitivity to insulin and decreases blood lipids (fats) while also helping to burn body fat.
Physical Activity Shrinks Abdominal Fat Cells Physical activity may be especially helpful in reducing the size of fat cells around the waistline -- more so than diet alone. That's important, because fat specifically in the abdomen has been linked to the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Aerobic Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure Exercise is good for your blood pressure -- no matter your age, weight, race or gender. And it really doesn’t matter whether you get exercise from a brisk walk, a fast run or few laps in the pool; the results are equally as good.
Walking Makes a Difference in Controlling Type 2 Diabetes How much walking is needed to produce the best effects for controlling Type 2 diabetes?
Did you know?
Painful Testing
Try ice to numb the area before you test if pain is really an issue. You may also ask your doctor about a topical anesthetic cream. ADA
Latest News - Self-Management - Risks and Complications
Night Eating Can Increase Diabetic Complications Night eating is common in diabetic patients and is associated with increased complications.
Diabetes Tied to Enlarged Prostate Researchers report that, BPH, or benign prostate hyperplasia, is a common condition in older men, but the risk of developing the condition seems to be increased by obesity and high blood sugar levels.
Early-onset Of Diabetes Associated With Increased Risk Of Kidney Disease And Death Before Age 55 Onset of type 2 diabetes before age 20 is associated with a substantially increased risk of end-stage kidney disease and death between 25 and 55 years of age.
Cardiovascular Risk Higher for Women Than Men With Type 2 Diabetes Women with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than do men with type 2 diabetes.
Obese Girls Risk a Threefold Risk for Early Death as Adults Females who are obese during adolescence are much more likely to die before they become elderly than slim counterparts, researchers report.
1 In 5 Youth With Diabetes Has Heart Risk Overall roughly 20 percent of young people with diabetes (92% in those with type 2 and 14% in those with type 1) experience at least two additional cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a new study.
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Help Support Defeat Diabetes Foundation DDF group id: 604035 advertisment August 2006
The lazy days of summer are ending, but these easy, cool recipes from Jyl Steinback, America's Healthiest Mom, can allow you to use your time to relax rather than to cook. You decide where your gift goes. All donations given through our secure website go directly to program expense. Help Support Defeat Diabetes Foundation
By Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE
August 2006  Mr. Diabetes® Says
Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people. Lee Iacocca August 2006
GLYCEMIC WINDEX
Windex by itself is not of much use. You can spray it all you want on a dirty window but without a rag and a little work, it won’t get the job done. The glycemic index is similar.
If you haven’t heard about the glycemic index, consider yourself lucky. Seeing through all the controversy surrounding it is bound to cloud your vision. Let’s clear the lens and give you a little perspective, compliments of stellar dietitians, including guru Marion Franz, who presented research findings at the 2006 American Association of Diabetes Educator conference held this August. Read More
Did you know? Long-term Storage of Beans and Grains
To avoid problems when storing beans or grains, place them in a jar in the freezer for a few days (at below-zero temperature). This will kill any insect larvae that may be present. New Wireless Device Aids in Diabetes Treatment Using the close-proximity wireless communications standard known as near-field communications (NFC) the device will link glucometers and insulin pumps.
Treatments on the Horizon States Ask FDA to OK Generic Insulin Four governors, looking to ease drug costs under state programs, petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide guidelines for generic versions of insulin and human growth hormone.
Compound in Dairy Products Targets Diabetes A possible new way to treat diabetes without synthetic drugs.
Did you know?
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps, to squirt out blood 30 feet high. Stunning-Stuff.com
The Mr. Diabetes® Wake Up and Walk® Tour
Mr. Diabetes®, Andy Mandell, has walked over 7500 miles on his 10,000+ miles The Mr. Diabetes® Wake Up and Walk® Tour. We've missed Andy's great monthly updates, but between computer problems and being booked nearly 20 hours every day, Andy promises to catch up soon. For now, read this great article from the Boston Globe.
Did you know?
"Almost" is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order. Stunning-Stuff.com
By Kevin McBride
Laptop computers and batteries have been in the news lately and here are two important tips from Kevin regarding computer laptop batteries.
Battery drains too quickly on SP2 laptops Read More
Incorrect battery information on laptop computer Read More
Did you know?
Brightening Cutting Boards
After washing them with soap and water, rub cutting boards with a damp cloth dipped in salt; the boards will become lighter and brighter. The Salt Institute
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