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Diabetes care goals decrease chances of early death from heart disease
If you have diabetes, your risk of having a heart attack or stroke is two to four times higher compared to people who don't have diabetes. In fact, 65 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.
"But there's a lot you can do to live longer with a higher quality of life," says Bev Reiman, director of patient services for Allina Medical Clinic.
Five care goals can lessen your heart disease risks... |
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In case of an emergency: Medical identification
Emergencies can happen to anyone, at anytime. When you have diabetes, wearing medical identification (ID) can help you get better medical care.
"It is a safety device for people with diabetes who are taking medicine and/or insulin to control it," says Dawn McCarter, diabetes educator with Allina Medical Clinic.
What are the different kinds of medical IDs? Where are they available? |
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Eating well at casual summer events
The potato salad, deviled eggs, hot dogs, chips and dips you find at many picnics, ballgames and other casual summer events can challenge your ability to manage your diabetes. Here's how to meet that challenge... |
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Myth versus fact: Bad test results
- Myth: When someone with diabetes has a high A1c level, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, it's because he or she has been "behaving badly" when it come to diabetes management.
- Fact: Diabetes changes over time. The need for medicine adjustments is just as likely to cause bad test results as the patient's behavior.
Who is a first responder?
A first responder to a medical emergency may be a:
- police officer
- firefighter
- emergency medical personnel
- passerby
A first responder can more easily get you the care you need if you're wearing a medical identification. |
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Older diabetes drug sometimes the best choice
A new U.S. report says an older drug for treating the most common form of diabetes is better in many cases than a new generation of medications. The report doesn't recommend that doctors abandon prescribing new drugs for type 2 diabetes. But it does give a boost to the 12-year-old drug metformin, sold generically under a variety of brand names. Read the full story…
Food nutrition labels a puzzle? Here's help
If you think you're the only one who gets confused trying to read nutrition labels on food, relax. You've got company. In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, most adults had trouble understanding everyday food nutrition labels. Read the full story…
Portion-control dishware helps obese diabetics lose weight
Using a plate and cereal bowl that indicate proper portion sizes helped obese patients with diabetes lose weight and decrease their use of glucose-controlling medications, says a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Read the full story…
U.S. women lagging in diabetes care, study suggests
Women may not have benefitted as much as men from medical advances. Researchers recently found that the death rates of diabetic men dropped in recent decades, while those of diabetic women increased. It's not clear why the discrepancy exists. Read the full story…
Sensor continuously monitors glucose in diabetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a disposable sensor placed just below abdominal skin that monitors diabetics' glucose levels every five minutes for up to seven days. While users must still rely on a fingerstick test to decide when to administer insulin, the STS-7 device tracks patterns in glucose levels through an entire week. Read the full story…
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Strawberry whip
Perfect for a hot summer day, this frozen dessert is fat-free and low in calories.
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Ingredients
- 3 ounce box strawberry sugar-free gelatin
- 8 ounce carton nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
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Directions
- Prepare gelatin according to package directions.
- Beat hardened gelatin with an electric mixer until frothy.
- Add yogurt and beat gently until mixed.
- Slice strawberries and stir them into gelatin/yogurt mixture.
- Freeze for 10 minutes, and then serve.
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Nutritional Information
Serving: 3/4 cup (139 grams)
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories: 147 (4 from fat)
Fat: 0 grams (0 saturated fat, 0 trans fats)
Cholesterol: 1 milligram
Sodium: 100 milligrams
Total carbohydrate: 22 grams (3 fiber, 0 sugars)
Protein: 15 grams
Source: Month of Meals 4: A Menu Planner, American Diabetes Association
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