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Spotlight: A personal perspective on diabetes control
Prescription for Success: Vacation travel
Preventive Care: Vitamin D |
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Diabetes in the News
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Determination gets diabetes under control: Diane's story
"It was almost as bad as hearing you might have cancer," says Diane Schmitt about the day she found out she had diabetes.
That was more than 15 years ago. Today, Schmitt says, "I feel great!"
The mother of five and grandmother of two shares how she got her diabetes under control... |
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Managing diabetes when you're on vacation
What you do to manage diabetes on vacation is a lot like what you already do at home.
Here's how to get ready for and enjoy any kind of trip... |
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Vitamin D for diabetes control and disease prevention
You get it when you walk outside on a sunny day. But recent research suggests that may not be enough to control diabetes and prevent heart disease.
Do you get enough vitamin D? |
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What about sunscreen?
Using sunscreen can keep the skin from absorbing enough rays to make vitamin D. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't use sunscreen.
Spend some time in the sun each day. If you plan to be in the sun for more than 15 minutes, be sure to wear an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen. This will help prevent sunburn.
Why is vitamin D important? |
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Metformin may lower diabetics' odds for pancreatic cancer
Metformin, one of the most widely used diabetes drugs, may offer patients the added benefit of lowering their odds for pancreatic cancer by 60 percent, a new study shows. But the study had a downside…
Tight management of type 1 diabetes worth the effort
By carefully controlling blood sugar levels and taking medications that lower blood pressure and cholesterol, people with type 1 diabetes can significantly reduce their risk of developing the most serious complications associated with the disease, shows new research in the Archives of Internal Medicine…
Cellular protein yields clues to diabetes, Alzheimer's
New information about a cellular protein might help in efforts to develop drug treatments for diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, researchers say…
Cell discovery may bring science closer to diabetes cure
In early embryonic development, a specific gene plays an important role in directing cells to become part of the pancreas or part of the biliary system. Researchers say this finding could help efforts to find a cure for type 1 diabetes..
Electronic system helps track diabetes care
A personalized electronic health tracking system can improve diabetes patients' care and clinical outcomes, Canadian researchers say…
Nicotine may help spur 'prediabetes'
The nicotine in cigarette smoke may promote insulin resistance and lead to a condition known as prediabetes, new research shows. The finding could explain why smokers are at higher risk for diabetes...
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Fresh salsa
Fresh herbs add plenty of flavor to this salsa, so you use less salt.
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Ingredients
6 tomatoes, preferable Roma (or 3 large tomatoes), chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Fresh lime juice, to taste
1/8 teaspoon oregano, finely crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 avocado, diced (black skin) |
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in glass bowl.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 4 to 5 hours.
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Nutritional Information
Serving: 1/2 cup (104 grams)
Servings per recipe: 8
Calories: 41 (19 from fat)
Fat: 2 grams (0 saturated fat, 0 trans fats)
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 41 milligrams
Total carbohydrate: 6 grams (2 fiber, 3 sugar)
Protein: 1 grams
Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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