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Defeat Diabetes Foundation

Defeat Diabetes
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150 153rd Ave,
Suite 300
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Defeat Diabetes® E-Lerts™ Newsletter

March 2009

(Volume VIII, Issue I)

You may notice a new look to our E-Lerts™ Newsletter
We still have our:
Exclusive Defeat Diabetes News® by Daniel Rasolt
Latest Diabetes, Diabetes-Related and Health News
Diabetes Friendly Recipes
Islets of Humor® Cartoons by Theresa Garnero
Know Your Fruits and Veggies by Dawn Swidorski.

We will alert you to new and exciting information and trends. At times we will also direct you to some of the more than 3500 pages of our comprehensive web site,www.DefeatDiabetes.org, your Diabetes SuperSource!

Good Health,
Lisa M. Rasolt
Program Director
Defeat Diabetes Foundation
LRasolt@DefeatDiabetes.org
www.DefeatDiabetes.org

Defeat Diabetes®: Awareness + Action = Prevention®

Defeat Diabetes News® by Daniel Rasolt
The latest news articles written exclusively for Defeat Diabetes Foundation:
High-Intensity Exercise Helps Regulate Blood Sugar
Chili Pepper Component Relieves Pain
Protein Induces Beta Cell Regeneration to Induce Insulin Production
Eggs Provide Energy, Muscle Strength and Appetite Control
Omega-3 Helps Protect The Liver and Increase Insulin Tolerance in Obese
Obese and Diabetic Individuals Produce High Levels of Muscle Blocking Protein
New Stem Cell Method Provides Less Controversy and Profound Potential
Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease Speed-Up Alzheimer's
Future Diabetes and Cancer Tests Through Breath and Urine

Read more of Daniel Rasolt's articles

New! Diabetes Camps Info and Database

Diabetes camps allow kids an opportunity to be with peers and learn from each other to overcome the daily challenges.
Gives kids a chance to learn or improve diabetes self-management skills
Camping and the activities provided are fun
National Diabetes Camps Database More

Latest News: Diabetes and diabetes-related latest news articles:
Bone Marrow Cells Can Heal Nerves in Diabetes Model
Medicare OKs Bariatric Surgery As Diabetes Treatment
Which Bariatric Surgery for Which Type 2 Patient? It Matters!
Tattoos Used To Control Diabetes
Daily Consumption of DIET Soda Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes By 67%
Key To Treating Diabetes Is Making Muscles Burn Fat Better
Metabolic Syndrome Increases Salt Sensitivity

Search our Latest News section by topic for more diabetes and health-related articles.

Can't afford a glucometer?
ADW has generously donated blood testing equipment to Defeat Diabetes Foundation. Glucometers are available for FREE. This offer is valid in the United States while supplies last. To request a glucometer, send an email to: glucometer@DefeatDiabetes.org.

Diabetes Friendly Recipes
March 2009
Great tasting recipes with fresh ingredients, easy to prepare, lower in sodium and are diabetic friendly too!

Timeshare Donations are an excellent way to get a tax write off. Defeat Diabetes Foundation is now accepting Timeshare Donations.
Donate my timeshare.

Islets of Humor™ humor
By Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE

See more Islets of Humor™ by Theresa Garnero

Congratulations Mr. Diabetes®
Andy Mandell has completed his epic Mr. Diabetes® Wake Up and Walk® Tour, a 10,000+ mile walk of the perimeter of the United States for Diabetes Awareness.

Mr. Diabetes® walked the final 1.6 miles with family, friends and the public before plunging into the Gulf of Mexico. Way to go Andy!!! More

Know Your Fruits and Veggies: Broccoli
By Dawn Swidorski, Public Outreach Director

I must admit that when my mother first presented broccoli to me when I was a child I was a bit dubious. But she won me over by convincing me that I could be like the Jolly Green Giant and eat little trees.

Broccoli is a member of the Cabbage family, Brassicaceae and is actually a cultivar of wild cabbage. More

This concludes the Defeat Diabetes® E-Lerts™ Newsletter.