It has long been known that a diet rich in fiber lowers cholesterol. A German clinical trial reported that eating fiber-enriched bread for only three days improved insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese women by 8%. The good news for those with diabetes is that increasing your fiber now can also prevent long-term complications from diabetes.

 

Soluble fiber has been found to produce significant reductions in blood sugar in 33 of 50 studies testing it. In clinical intervention trials ranging from two to 17 weeks, consumption of fiber was shown to decrease insulin requirements in people with type 2 diabetes. 

 

Read more about fiber itself and how to incorporate fiber into your diet.

 

Latest News - Self  Management - Foods For Your Health:  Sugarless gum, Olive oil and more.

 

Latest News - Self Management - New! Diabetes & Other Diseases:  Psoriasis, Dementia, Restless Leg Syndrome and more.

A Message From Our Executive Director:  There's a big emphasis on self management for diabetes. DDF conducts a variety of programs each year to promote awareness, prevention and early detection of the disease.

 

Latest News - Self Management - Drugs & Treatments:  Intranasal Insulin, Avandia, Transplants and more. 

Diabetic Friendly Recipes:  Fiber-rich and tasty recipes this month.

Islets of Humor™:  Tai Chi for diabetics?

Know Your Fruits and Veggies™: Green Beans:  Wonderful info!

 
Shirley's Vegetable Garden™:  Shirley's back!

Treatments on the Horizon:  New links and pathways and drugs on the horizon!

 

Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Learn how to make fiber part of your lifestyle. 

Defeat Diabetes®:  Awareness + Action = Prevention®

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Confused about Long Term Care & Diabetes?

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Latest News - Self Management - Foods For Your Health
Sugar-Free Gum Limits Snack Cravings
Olive Oil Compound Protects Against Heart Disease
Metabolic Syndrome Less Common in 100% Juice Drinkers
Just Slightly Reducing Sugar Intake, Increasing Fiber Consumption Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk for Hispanic Teenagers

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Timeshare Donations can offer a valuable tax write-off and will help Defeat Diabetes Foundation fund ongoing advocacy efforts and support programs.  Donate My Timeshare Now

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There’s a lot going on in the world of diabetes.  I am pleased to see a big emphasis on the self management of the disease, an emphasis that has been growing steadily during recent years.  I am proud to say that Defeat Diabetes Foundation has been leading the way in this effort, and we continue to encourage other groups and organizations to join us in this fight.

DDF conducts a variety of programs each year to promote awareness, prevention and early detection of the disease.  We also focus on the consequences of undiagnosed and/or poorly managed diabetes and provide accurate, up-to-date and practical information on the treatment and self-management of diabetes.

In the process of fulfilling our advocacy for the improvement of the lives of all diabetics, we continually seek out like-minded individuals and companies to support. More

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Diabetes Support Groups Database
We've developed a listing of Diabetes Education Programs and Diabetes Support Groups in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Diabetic Friendly Recipes  recipes
May 2009

This month our recipes emphasize fiber. Fiber fills you and a new study concludes fiber may help control diabetes. These recipes taste delicious too.

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Diabetes is a costly disease. Yet the cost of ignoring your diabetes treatment is even higher. There are programs to help you with prescriptions, testing supplies and if you have no insurance. More information

Planning for Summer Camp?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

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  Know Your Fruits and Veggies™: Green Beans
  By Dawn Swidorski, Public Outreach Director
  
  Green beans have their heritage in Central and South America and there is archeological evidence that shows they were cultivated in Peru 5,000 years ago. They were introduced into Europe in the 16th century by Spanish explorers. They were later spread throughout the world by Spanish and Portuguese traders.
  
  Green beans are found in two major groups, bush beans and pole beans. Bush beans are short plants, growing to approximately two feet in height, without requiring supports. Pole beans require supports, and grow to several feet in height.  More
  

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  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.

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  Shirley's Vegetable Garden™  garden
  By Shirley Barriger
  May 2009
  Welcome to my vegetable garden column!  If you have read the latest update of Mr. Diabetes, you know that the Walk is finished so my husband and I are no longer Tour Managers for the Defeat Diabetes Foundation.   We have moved back to our farm in the Thumb of Michigan.
  
  I’ve been asked to continue the column as long as there is a need for it.  In this present economy we should try to grow as many vegetables as we can.  I hope my column will inspire you to try some form of gardening.  It is work, but the rewards are so delicious.  More
  

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  Defeat Diabetes® News by Daniel Rasolt
  Be the first ones to read the latest news on diabetes, health, self management and complementary and alternative medicine. These articles are exclusive to Defeat Diabetes Foundation.

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  Treatments on the Horizon
  New Fat-Fighting Pathway Discovered

  Liraglutide Has Low CVD Risk but May Be Blocked for Approval

  The Next DPP-4 Inhibitor Onglyza™ Passes CVD Review: Coming Soon
  Discovery of a New Receptor Antagonist Predicts Diabetes 2 Onset
  New Link Between Obesity and Insulin Resistance Uncovered