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Focus on: Dieting and diabetes
Prescription for Success: MyChart
Preventive Care: Lowering hemoglobin A1c |
Quick Tip: Just for dieters
Diabetes in the News
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Tips for using meal replacement products to lose weight
One of the most popular New Years resolutions – and a good way to help control diabetes – is to lose weight. A common way to do this is to use meal replacement products.
"Meal replacements are fast, convenient and portion-controlled products that you can take with you on the go. They may include drinks, bars or protein bars, soups or frozen meals," says Virginia Bennett, dietitian and diabetes educator with Allina Medical Clinic.
Bennett shares how to use meal replacement products when you have diabetes... |
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MyChart: Helping you manage your diabetes
MyChart, a new Web-based service by Allina Hospitals & Clinics, can help you manage your diabetes and your health care in general. It allows you to access portions of your medical record and make clinic appointments online – anytime, anywhere. MyChart offers many helpful tools…
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Your blood's A1c level: Aim for 7 percent or less
Eye, kidney, nerve and blood vessel damage caused by diabetes is directly related to the blood's A1c level. Research shows that a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test result of 7 percent or less reduces the risk of such complications. Lowering your A1c by even 1 percent can reduce your risks by 30 percent.
That's why Allina Medical Clinic recommends patients with diabetes…
- have an A1c test goal – or target – of less than 7 percent
- take an A1c test every six months (every 3 months if test results exceed your target).
What does the test measure and what can I expect? |
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Dieting and your blood glucose level
Any changes in what you eat can affect your blood glucose level. Here are some tips to help you keep you blood glucose stable:
- Read nutrition labels.
- Eat lean protein and vegetables.
- Get enough fiber (20 to 38 grams) each day.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Watch the amount of sodium in foods.
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Diabetes' health toll hits $174 billion annually
Diabetes-related medical and economic costs in the United States hit $174 billion in 2007, a 32 percent increase from 2002, shows research commissioned by the American Diabetes Association. Read the full story…
Another study links 'Western' diet to heart, health risks
A "Western" diet heavy in meat, fried foods and refined grains puts people at higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, the collection of risk factors for heart problems, stroke and type 2 diabetes, a new study found.
The findings confirmed previous research with one interesting twist: Drinking diet soda won't change the health-risk equation (surprisingly, it ups the risk, too), although consuming more dairy might protect you. Read the full story…
High blood sugar boosts women's heart disease risk
Increased blood sugar levels signal a heightened risk of heart disease, especially among women, a new study finds. In fact, women may face a greater risk for heart disease at lower blood sugar levels than men, according to the report in the Jan. 22 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Read the full story…
Illness presents diabetics with special challenges
When people with diabetes get a flu, cold or other illness, it can be a challenge to take care of their diabetes. But they need to do so or risk serious complications, says the American Diabetes Association. Read the full story…
Diabetes group backs low-carb diets
For the first time, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has come out in support of low-carbohydrate diets for people with diabetes who want to manage their weight. The ADA voiced its support of low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diets in its 2008 recommendations to physicians. Read the full story…
Adults with diabetes doing better prevention job
Fewer American adults with diabetes are developing cardiovascular disease, and more of them are closely monitoring their blood sugar levels, according to two U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies. Read the full story…
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Marinated vegetable salad
Enjoy a healthful dose of vegetables with this tasty salad. You can make it in three easy steps.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium broccoli stalk, broken into florets
- 1 small cauliflower head, broken into florets
- 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 4 medium carrots, pared and sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, stems removed
- 1 cup reduced calorie Italian salad dressing
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Directions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, green pepper, cucumber, carrot and tomatoes.
- Toss vegetable mixture with Italian salad dressing to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Nutritional Information
Serving: 1/6 recipe (238 grams)
Servings per recipe: 6
Calories: 69 (11 from fat)
Fat: 1 grams (0 saturated fat, 0 trans fats)
Cholesterol: 0 milligram
Sodium: 409 milligrams
Total carbohydrate: 14 grams (4 fiber, 4 sugar)
Protein: 3 grams
Source: Allina Medical Clinic, Diabetes Tips & Recipes for the Holidays, 2002
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