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(Volume XII, Issue IV)
What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
7 of 10 people with diabetes suffer from some form of diabetic neuropathy. It is the most common complication of the disease. Neuropathy is a family of nerve disorders that affects every organ system including the feet, legs, arms and hands, digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. Some people with diabetic neuropathy have no symptoms; many others have symptoms such as pain, tingling, or numbness and loss of feeling in the hands, arms, feet, and legs.
Depending on the affected nerves you can also have problems with your digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and heart. For some people, these symptoms are mild; for others, diabetic neuropathy can be painful, disabling or in extreme cases fatal.
Although people with diabetes can develop nerve problems at any time, the risk rises with age, glucose control and how long you’ve had diabetes. Yet, you can often prevent diabetic neuropathy or slow its progress... Read more about Diabetic Neuropathy.
Also in this month's E-Lerts™ Newsletter:
Latest News - New Diabetes Guidelines, good news about stevia, green coffee and metformin and more about tests and screenings.
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7 days / 6 nights – Oct. 6-12, 2013
 This year Mr. Diabetes® is traveling to Costa Rica with a select group of friends from Defeat Diabetes Foundation. Come along and join the fun.
Everything is included; just pack a bag and come along to this great adventure in Costa Rica. You will staying at luxury, 5 star resorts.
Costa Rica Travel Inc. is donating a portion of the proceeds to Defeat Diabetes Foundation.
Treatments on the Horizon - Diabetes vaccine, reversal for Type 1 Diabetes and new possible gene therapy for Diabetes and obesity.
Together We Can...Defeat Diabetes®
Lisa M. Rasolt, MSBA, CEBS
Program Director
AACE - New Diabetes Guidelines Based on Tailored Approach
AACE – New Test Efficiently Detects Diabetic Neuropathy
Consumption of Green Coffee Reduces Glucose Levels
Unused Diabetes Supplies: You Can Help by Donating
Do you have glucose test strips you no longer need? Have you switched your glucometer machine? Do you have a loved one who had diabetes who has passed away?
Have you said to yourself – I don’t want these perfectly good supplies to go to waste – what can I do with them? I’d like to donate them, but I don’t know how. How to Donate Diabetes Supplies
Diabetes Friendly RecipesMay 2013
7 days / 6 nights – Oct. 6-12, 2013
This year Mr. Diabetes® is traveling to Costa Rica with a select group of friends from Defeat Diabetes Foundation. Come along and join the fun.
The group will be limited to 30 participants. Reserve your space now so you don't miss out.
Everything is included; just pack a bag and come along to this great adventure in Costa Rica. You will staying at luxury, 5 star resorts.
Costa Rica Travel Inc. is donating a portion of the proceeds to Defeat Diabetes Foundation.
Islets of Humor™
By Theresa Garnero
The avocado is simply one of the most buttery, creamy, delectable fruits out there. Yes, you read that right an avocado is actually a fruit, belonging to the genus Persea in the Lauraceae family. The avocado is also called an Alligator Pear because of its pear-like shape and green skin.
Unlike most fruits avocados have a high fat content but don’t despair, 2/3 of these fat grams are health-promoting monounsaturated fats, especially oleic acid.
Turns out that as many as 43% of Americans purchase avocados so you’ve probably eaten them as guacamole (a party dip favorite) or in salads or on sandwiches, or as a container for chicken or tuna salad. But it turns out that avocados aren’t just for snacks! Many cultures use the avocado for beverages, soups, desserts, even ice cream.
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