Researchers Say They've Identified 3 Type 2 Diabetes Subtypes

Title: Researchers Say They've Identified 3 Type 2 Diabetes Subtypes
Category: Health News
Created: 10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Low-Fat Diets No Better Than Other Plans: Study

Title: Low-Fat Diets No Better Than Other Plans: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Despite Advances, Type 2 Diabetics Still Face Elevated Death Risk: Study

Title: Despite Advances, Type 2 Diabetics Still Face Elevated Death Risk: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 10/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Too Many Seniors With Diabetes Are Overtreated, Study Suggests

Title: Too Many Seniors With Diabetes Are Overtreated, Study Suggests
Category: Health News
Created: 10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Local management of deep cavity wounds

Smith N, Overland J, Greenwood JE

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U.S. Task Force Urges Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes

Title: U.S. Task Force Urges Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 10/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Health Tip: How Foods Impact Glycemic Index

Title: Health Tip: How Foods Impact Glycemic Index
Category: Health News
Created: 10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Current and emerging wound perfusion assessment techniques

Woo KY, Brandys TM, Marin JA

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Sorrel Drink

The flower of the sorrel plant is used to make this vibrant red drink, consumed at Christmastime in Jamaica. This recipe uses far less sugar than the original, but has added sweetener to provide sweetness with fewer carbohydrates. So feel free to enjoy this sweet-tart drink any time of year.

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Pakistani Chicken Pilaf (Murgh Pulao)

Pakistani Chicken Pilaf (Murgh Pulao)   Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins   Pilaf is meant to be a meal on its own but can be high in carbohydrates and fat if you don’t watch your portion size. My dad, who has diabetes, created a balanced meal that includes a smaller serving of this favorite dish, and I am sharing it with you in the meal suggestions opposite. Author: Sobia Khan Serves: 8 servings Ingredients 21⁄2 cups white basmati rice, rinsed (625 mL) Water 1 tbsp vegetable oil (15 mL) 3⁄4 cup thinly sliced onion (175 mL) 20 whole black peppercorns 15 whole cloves 4 1⁄2-inch (1 cm) cinnamon sticks 8 green cardamom pods, cracked 2 black cardamom pods, cracked 11⁄2 tsp minced garlic (7 mL) 11⁄2 tsp minced gingerroot (7 mL) 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs and drumsticks (about 2 lbs/1 kg total) 11⁄2 tsp salt (7 mL) 11⁄2 tsp cumin seeds 7 m() 3 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt (45 mL) 1 to 2 drops kewra essence (optional) 1⁄8 tsp zarda orange food coloring (optional) (0.5 mL) Instructions Place rice in a medium bowl with enough water to cover; let [...]

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Guyanese Pepperpot

This popular dish is served on special occasions, such as Christmas. The traditional version contains an astonishing amount of sugar, salt and fat. This healthier adaptation replaces the cow’s feet with lean beef shoulder, reduces the amount of oxtail and uses much less added sugar and salt, but it should still be reserved as a special-occasion treat.

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Healthy Recipes

Healthy and tasty recipes to help you manage your diabetes

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Diabetes Questions and Answers

Common diabetes questions answered by our experts.

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Meal Replacements Can Help You Manage Diabetes On The Go

Keeping your blood glucose levels under control can be hard to do when you’re busy, especially if you count carbs as part of your balanced meal plan. You may not always have time to count carbs when you have to grab something fast at work, or while running errands. At these times, meal replacements may be just the help you need to keep your blood glucose levels on track.

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Unifine® Pentips Plus Exclusive Offer

Exclusive offer at Costco ONLY $14.29 Cash Price

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Free Medical ID Card

Get this free Medical ID card for your own use. This free downloadable PDF file contains a 1-page Diabetes Quick Primer you can keep with you or in your car and a Medical ID card you can keep in your wallet or with your identification papers.

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Your Rights, One Voice: Micaiah’s Story

Three-year-old Micaiah Ardianto, who has type 1 diabetes, attended a local Head Start program in Yamhill County, Oregon. The school had a medical care policy that they felt did not allow them to care for his diabetes. This meant that Micaiah could not attend school without a parent there to do so.

Micaiah Ardianto’s mother, Breeayn, works in the special education field, so she understood the laws that protected students in similar situations. She thought that something didn’t seem fair.

Micaiah’s parents tried to work with the school to change the policy. For almost three, frustrating months they shared information with the school about Micaiah’s legal rights. Diabetes is considered a disability under federal law, and the school administration did not understand what that meant. Under the law, the school needed to care for Micaiah’s diabetes and could not require a parent to be there. But, the school administrators would still not budge.

So, Breeayn contacted the American Diabetes Association. She spoke with one of the Association’s Legal Advocates, as well as staff from its Portland office, and became better informed. Then she contacted the Head Start regional office in Seattle.

Staff in the Seattle Head Start office apologized for what happened at Micaiah’s school. They knew that the law was on his side. So, the regional office worked with the local school, and within a short period of time the unfair policy was changed. The school was ready to care for Micaiah and he was able to return.

Breeayn thinks this happened to her family for a reason. In advocating for her son’s rights, the medical care policy was changed for ALL Head Start schools in Yamhill County. Students with all medical needs now have the opportunity to attend county schools and be kept safe and healthy.

“Everyone at the American Diabetes Association was amazing. From your nurse, who was our first point of contact, to your legal team—everyone I spoke with gave me the confidence to fight for what was right. It was a hard battle, but I hope our story will help others who struggle with similar issues in the future,” says Breeayn.

Breeayn feels so strongly about wanting to help other families that she may even start a support group for parents of children with diabetes [or special needs] in her local area.

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The American Diabetes Association leads the effort to prevent and eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes at school, at work and in other parts of daily life. If you need help, call 1-800-DIABETES or visit http://ift.tt/1zCIiW2.

Through our nationwide Safe at School program, the Association is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. Visit our Safe at School website for information and resources.

Give the gift of fairness — donate now to help people with diabetes facing discrimination, just like Micaiah. 

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A Round-Up of Recent Type 1 Research

Here at the American Diabetes Association, our mission is central to everything we do. We tailor our actions through this filter: preventing and curing diabetes while improving the lives of people affected by the disease.

We strive to be inclusive and address all types of diabetes, but it is also important to call out specific research for the people it can benefit. For example, the October 2015 edition of our journal Diabetes Care featured advances in type 1 diabetes research that we’re excited about—and we want to make sure you know about it!

You can read the full edition here, but here are the highlights.

Providing care in the school setting: A position statement

Appropriate care should be available to every student with diabetes. School nurses are an ideal choice for providing diabetes care during the school day, but they cannot always be available when the need arises. The Association recognizes this gap in care and advocates that other school staff (for example, teachers or volunteers) also be properly trained to provide diabetes care, such as giving insulin shots and dealing with low or high blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia). Our full position statement can be found here.

The Association further recommends that every student with diabetes have a Diabetes Medical Management Plan that details the specifics of that student’s diabetes management needs throughout the school day and during all school-sponsored activities, including how and how often to monitor blood glucose levels; insulin dosages; when and what kind of meals and snacks to give; procedures for what to do during school lock-downs and a breakdown of roles and responsibilities for parents, schools and students.

The three stages of type 1 diabetes: A scientific statement

The way diabetes affects the body can change over time. Now we know that type 1 diabetes progresses through a series of stages in a predictable manner. Understanding and providing standardized definitions for those stages can help researchers better design clinical studies and develop more tailored treatments for the disease. Taking this progression into account, the Association has developed a joint scientific statement, along with JDRF and the Endocrine Society, that outlines these stages, identified through the analysis of a series of prospective, longitudinal studies of people at risk for the disease.

The first stage—beta cell autoimmunity—occurs without any symptoms. The second stage—glucose intolerance—develops over the course of months or even decades. The final, third stage of type 1 diabetes occurs when symptoms finally appear. The full type 1 staging text can be found here.

Differences in type 1 in children versus adults: A consensus report

As children’s bodies and health are different from adults’, it makes sense that diabetes would affect them differently. A growing body of research shows that type 1 diabetes behaves more aggressively in children than it does in adults. A consensus report published by the Association highlights what is now known about important differences in how the disease affects certain age groups and discusses the need to design studies and develop regulatory pathways for medications that account for these differences. Read the full consensus report here.

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Type 1 Diabetes Diet

Title: Type 1 Diabetes Diet
Category: Health and Living
Created: 10/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/15/2015 12:00:00 AM

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A Cause for Celebration

Honorees with their Awards (From Left to Right), Chris Cashman, EVP Independence Blue Cross; Dr. Allen Ho, Dr. Neva White, Dr. Mark Schutta, and event host William George, CEO of Health Partners Plans.

For the American Diabetes Association’s 75^th anniversary, all year long we have been honoring decades of progress in diabetes treatment, management and quality of life, and our role in these advancements. We have come so far, thanks to our members, volunteers, donors and other supporters. It’s important to recognize these accomplishments on behalf of people living with and affected by diabetes, and we’re holding many events across the country to mark the organization’s major milestone.

Just recently on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Association’s Philadelphia office held their 75^th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony at the city’s National Constitution Center. This event brought together community influencers from the public and private sectors, state and federal elected officials and many of Philadelphia’s strong community Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes® and Tour de Cure® fundraisers. The venue overlooked the iconic and historic Independence Hall, where the U.S. Constitution was signed.

“In addition to raising over $300,000 toward our vital mission, this event was a moment for the Philadelphia market to organize and recognize our most dedicated community stakeholders for a celebration of our progress in the field of diabetes,” said Nathan Hughes, Manager, Special Events and Development. “Overlooking Independence Mall, a place historically renowned for innovation, it marked the beginning of a new era of the Association in this region. I hope our 75^th anniversary serves as reminder of where we’ve been, so we can better focus on what comes next.”

One of the many highlights of the event included recognition by Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. In his letter to the Association, Biden praised this tremendous milestone. The Vice President also extended his sincere appreciation to the people whose work made the celebration possible.

“It was a great honor to receive recognition from Vice President Biden on behalf of the Association’s 75^th anniversary,” noted Hughes. “He recognizes that the Association is fighting one of the most devastating epidemics facing the country today. I hope the Vice President’s praise empowers and encourages our staff and volunteers to continue their important work.”

A number of other political supporters and constituents formally recognized and thanked the Association for its many years of service, including members of the both the Delaware and Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Governors Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania and Jack Markell of Delaware were the Honorary Chairs of the celebration. Other notable attendees included U.S. Senators Bob Casey, Tom Carper and Patrick Toomey; U.S. Representatives Brendan Boyle and Bob Brady; and former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell.

During the ceremony the Association also recognized several area health care innovators with awards.

• Allen Ho, MD, FACS, Distinguished Physician recipient – Dr. Ho is an internationally recognized retina surgeon and Director of Retina Research of Wills Eye Hospital and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Kimmel School of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University.

• Mark Schutta, MD, Distinguished Physician recipient – Schutta is the G. Clayton Kyle Associate Professor of Diabetes at the Perelman School of Medicine’s Division of  Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Neva White, DNP, CRNP-BC, CDE, Distinguished Certified Diabetes Educator recipient – White is the Senior Health Educator at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Center for Urban Health.
  

  Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of Independence Blue Cross’ Foundation; Don Liss, Senior Medical Director IBC; Chris Cashman, Executive Vice President, IBC; Doug Chaet, SVP Provider Networks and Value-Based Solutions, IBC; Scott Post, VP of Corporate and Association Affairs, IBC; Dr. Ron Brooks, Philadelphia CLB Member and Senior Network Medical Director, IBC

• Independence Blue Cross (IBC), Accepted by Executive Vice President Chris Cashman – Independence Blue Cross health insurance organization serves more than 9.5 million people in 24 states and the District of Columbia, including 2.5 million in the Philadelphia region. As an Association supporter, IBC sets the bar high, as a sponsor, a fundraising team and a collaborative partner, raising over a quarter of a million dollars in recent years as a Step Out team alone.

For more information on the Association’s 75^th anniversary, please visit diabetes.org/75years.

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New Clues to How Gene Affects Women's Body Shape, Diabetes Risk

Title: New Clues to How Gene Affects Women's Body Shape, Diabetes Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Red Wine Boosts Heart Health in Type 2 Diabetes

Title: Red Wine Boosts Heart Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
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New Clues to How Gene Affects Women's Body Shape, Diabetes Risk

Title: New Clues to How Gene Affects Women's Body Shape, Diabetes Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 10/10/2015 12:00:00 AM
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I Challenge YOU to Create Your Plate!

Since joining the American Diabetes Association in June, I think about my health differently as I internalize our mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. I want my actions to represent the health and wellness that the Association stands for—not just for people with diabetes, but all Americans.

But this has not always been the case. About eight years ago, my doctor diagnosed me with prediabetes. I was told I might not see my 45^th birthday if I continued on the same path of overeating and lack of exercise. There it was: the wakeup call, in fact a blaring siren, I needed to start making the right choices.

I began to work with my doctor to create a plan for my health needs and goals, which included thinking about portions and the ingredients I chose. I also made a commitment to move and work out regularly. It didn’t happen overnight, but I took on the challenge of putting myself first. The changes to my lifestyle added up, and I lost 120 pounds. Now Elizabeth, my wife calls me her second husband!

I still struggle with balance, especially as a busy professional, but I have the right priorities now and a reason to stay motivated—keeping type 2 diabetes at bay and “walking the walk” here at my job. And I know it all starts with the types of food I put on my plate each day!

As we enter the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month, I am reminded of the health disparities that exist in America and the Association’s increased focus on education and awareness in minority communities nationwide. I’m thinking about my friends in the Latino community, especially since Latinos are nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes compared to non-Latino whites.

As part of our outreach to, and celebration of, this Latino community, the Association developed a digital Create Your Plate. This interactive tool takes foods commonly available in the Latino community and allows users to choose the proteins, starchy foods and non-starchy veggies they love to build a balanced meal. Try it out and let me know what you think! What I love about the Create Your Plate method is that it’s a quick, visual way to make sure my portions are in check at every meal.

But we don’t want you to stop there! Create your own healthy meals at home and post them to social media using #CreateYourPlate. Share it with the world and be proud of the wellness in your life. Then challenge your friends, family members and coworkers to do the same. We’ll display our favorite photos in a gallery on our Hispanic Heritage Month page along with other resources, such as healthy recipes and tips for healthy eating.

I shared my own plate to Twitter and Instagram using #CreateYourPlate, so look for it in the social media gallery!

Through small but conscious decisions, we can eat well and take time to enjoy our food and the people we share it with. These efforts can lead to profound changes, just as I’ve seen in my own life.

I’ll be looking for your plate pictures online!

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Kevin L. Hagan is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Diabetes Association. Visit his blog and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

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