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THE DIABETIC NEWSLETTER

March 6, 2006 - Volume VII; Issue #4- http://DiabeticNewsletter.com

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CONTENTS:

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- In The News: 1 Alert; 14 News Items

- Feature Recipes:

- Spinach-Onion Frittata

- Morning Shortcake with Vanilla Blackberries

- English Muffins with Apricot-Ginger Spread

- Sausage and Green Onion Strata

- Diabetes 101:

- How Food Affects Your Blood Glucose

- Food and Cooking:

- Tip Your Hat to the Cabbage on St. 's Day

- Diabetes Q and A:

- What should I keep in mind regarding exercise?

- Diabetes Related Explanations & Definitions

- Sponsor's Message: They Can't Silence Us All!

- Information About This Newsletter

This week's feature recipes appear courtesy of The American

Diabetes Association and are excerpted from " Quick and Easy

Low-Carb Cooking " by . Find complete book info

online at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/46.shtml

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IN THE NEWS

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Alert: Health Canada Advises Diabetic

Patients Not To Use The Antibiotic Tequin

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/895.shtml

Study: Adolescents' Grades,

Well-Being Suffer Along With Body Image

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/881.shtml

Study One Day May Lead To Ways To

Reduce Heart Attacks In Diabetes Patients

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/882.shtml

Study: Marijuana Compound May

Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/883.shtml

Study: Porcine Islets Offer Promise

For Human Diabetic Patients

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/884.shtml

Study: Diabetes Epidemic Could Erase

Reductions In Deaths & Hospitalizations

Due To Heart Disease

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/885.shtml

Study: Obesity Is A Significant

Predictor Of Periodontal Disease

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/886.shtml

Study: Research Offers Hope To Increase

Islet Supply To Cure Type 1 Diabetes

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/887.shtml

Discovery: Scientists Exploring Inflammation

In Rheumatoid Arthritis Make Unexpected Discovery

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/888.shtml

Survey: Cardiologists Aware Of Life-Saving

Diet, Yet Failing To Recommend It

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/889.shtml

Study: Obesity And Risk For Death

Due To Motor Vehicle Crashes

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/890.shtml

Study: Experimental Drug Reverses Key

Cognitive Deficits, Pathology In Alzheimer's

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/891.shtml

Study: Study Shows Relationship

Between Oral And Cardiovascular Health

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/892.shtml

Computer Scientist Sorts

Out Confusable Drug Names

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/893.shtml

Study: Rice Bran Lowers

Blood Pressure In Rats

Read at: http://thediabeticnews.com/news/894.shtml

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THIS WEEK'S RECIPES

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SPINACH-ONION FRITTATA

Yield: 6 servings

Source: " Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking " by

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/46.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach,

thawed and squeezed dry

- 1/2 cup low-fat small curd cottage cheese

- 1 cup egg substitute

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

- 3 medium yellow onions, chopped

- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat broiler.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese,

egg substitute, oregano, salt, and cayenne. Blend well,

stir in artichokes, and set aside.

Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until

hot. Coat skillet with cooking spray and cook onion

6-8 minutes or until translucent, stirring frequently.

Add spinach mixture and spread evenly over bottom of

skillet. Reduce heat to medium low, cover tightly, and

cook 15 minutes or until almost set. (The frittata will

be very moist at this point because of all the onion. It

will set when the cheese is added.)

Sprinkle cheese evenly over all and broil 1-2 minutes to

melt cheese and finish cooking. Remove from broiler and

let stand 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Cut into

6 wedges to serve. This dish reheats well.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe):

Calories: 134, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 14 mg, Sodium: 654 mg,

Carbohydrate: 12 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 14 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable

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MORNING SHORTCAKE WITH VANILLA BLACKBERRIES

Yield: 6 servings

Source: " Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking " by

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/46.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 1 pound frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawed

- 3 tablespoons sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided

- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat biscuit mix

- 1 cup fat-free artificially sweetened

vanilla-flavored yogurt, divided

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine blackberries, sugar, vanilla,

and 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind and set aside.

In another medium bowl, combine biscuit mix, 1/2 cup

plus 2 tablespoons yogurt, and remaining lemon rind.

Mix until just blended.

Coat a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray, add dough

in 6 mounds, and bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.

To serve, place 1 shortcake in each of 6 shallow soup

bowls and top each with equal amounts of berry mixture

and the remaining yogurt.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe):

Calories: 174, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 302 mg,

Carbohydrate: 37 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 17 g, Protein: 4 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Carbohydrate

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ENGLISH MUFFINS WITH APRICOT-GINGER SPREAD

Yield: 4 servings

Source: " Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking " by

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/46.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 1/4 cup reduced-fat margarine

- 1/4 cup apricot 100% fruit spread

- 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot

- 1 teaspoon honey

- 4 whole wheat English muffins, halved

DIRECTIONS

In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except

muffins and stir to blend. The mixture will be lumpy.

Toast muffins and spread equal amounts of the mixture on

each muffin half. The spread will melt into the muffins.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (2 muffin halves plus spread):

Calories: 218, Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 318 mg,

Carbohydrate: 37 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 13 g, Protein: 6 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Fat, 1/2 Carbohydrate

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SAUSAGE AND GREEN ONION STRATA

Yield: 4 servings

Source: " Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking " by

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/46.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 6 ounces 50% less fat pork sausage

- 1 cup fat-free milk

- 3/4 cup egg substitute

- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion

- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

- 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

- 3 ounces French bread, cubed

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat

until hot. Add sausage and cook until browned and crumbled.

Remove skillet from heat and drain sausage on paper towels.

Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl,

combine sausage with remaining ingredients except bread and

stir to blend. Add bread and coat lightly with the egg

mixture, being sure that all bread pieces are moistened.

Pour strata into pie pan and bake, uncovered, 30 minutes

or until knife inserted comes out clean.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe):

Calories: 239, Fat: 12 g, Cholesterol: 40 mg, Sodium: 689 mg,

Carbohydrate: 16 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 20 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat

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DIABETES 101:

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HOW FOOD AFFECTS

YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE

Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, what, when,

and how much you eat all affect your blood glucose.

Blood glucose is the main sugar found in the blood and

the body's main source of energy.

If you have diabetes (or impaired glucose tolerance), your

blood glucose can go too high if you eat too much. If your

blood glucose goes too high, you can get sick.

Your blood glucose can also go too high or drop too low if

you don't take the right amount of diabetes medicine.

If your blood glucose stays high too much of the time, you

can get heart, eye, foot, kidney, and other problems. You

can also have problems if your blood glucose gets too low

(hypoglycemia).

Keeping your blood glucose at a healthy level will prevent

or slow down diabetes problems. Ask your doctor or diabetes

teacher what a healthy blood glucose level is for you. For

most people, target blood glucose levels are 80 to 120

before meals, and 100 to 140 at bedtime.

Talk with your health care provider about your blood

glucose target levels. Ask your doctor how often you

should check your blood glucose. The results from your

blood glucose checks will tell you if your diabetes

care plan is working. Also, ask your doctor for an A1C

test at least twice a year. Your A1C number gives your

average blood glucose for the past 3 months.

How can you keep your blood glucose at a healthy level?

Follow these tips:

- Eat about the same amount of food each day

- Eat your meals and snacks at about the same times each day

- Do not skip meals or snacks

- Take your medicines at the same times each day

- Exercise at about the same times each day

Source: NIDDK

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FOOD AND COOKING

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TIP YOUR HAT TO THE CABBAGE

ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Irish playwright Bernard Shaw once said, " There is

no love sincerer than the love of food. " And in recent years,

the cooks in Ireland have begun to agree with him. Cooking

has enjoyed a major Renaissance in Ireland and fine dining

now is the rule, rather than the exception.

But the lowly cabbage has held its place as a staple in

Irish cuisine. So it is always appropriate at a meal

celebrating St. , the patron saint of Ireland.

St. 's Day is the only national holiday in Ireland

and is celebrated in church as well as with parades and

parties. And cabbage always has a place on an Irish table

on St. 's Day.

Cabbage is the ancestor of many of its more contemporary

relatives, like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. The word

" cabbage " comes from the French word caboche, a colloquial

word for " head. "

The ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians all prized cabbage

as a healthy food, and the modern world thinks the same.

Cabbage is one of nature’s most nutritious vegetables.

Cabbage comes in many forms. It can be flat or round,

compact or loose, curly or straight. When buying cabbage,

look for a head heavy for its size and with leaves that

look crisp and firmly packed. Tightly wrapped, cabbage

will hold in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, Brussels

sprouts, cauliflower and kale contain a compound called

sulforaphane, a natural substance that scientists think

helps fight cancer. These vegetables also contain a good

amount of vitamin C and some vitamin A.

So welcome cabbage to your St. 's Day feast and

you may have the luck of the Irish.

ST. PATRICK'S CABBAGE SOUP

Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

- 1 (1-lb.) cabbage, cored and quartered

- Boiling water

- Canola oil spray

- 1 medium onion, chopped

- 1/2 cup peeled, cubed potato

- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, or to taste

- 2 Tbsp. flour

- 2 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk

- 2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place cabbage in a large bowl. Pour enough boiling water

over to cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well. Pat dry

with paper towels, then cut into thin slices.

Spray large heavy saucepan with oil. Sauté onions until

tender but not brown (about 10 minutes). Add cabbage and

potato and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add nutmeg

and flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and

broth. Bring to a boil, stirring often.

Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender,

about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Puree vegetables in batches in blender or food processor

until smooth. Return to saucepan, season with salt and

pepper. Bring to a simmer, ladle into bowls and sprinkle

with parsley, chives and Parmesan.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

121 calories, 3 g. total fat (2 g. saturated), 18 g. carbohydrate,

7 g. protein, 3 g. dietary fiber, 334 mg. sodium

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Low-Fat Milk, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

Source: AICR

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DIABETES RELATED DEFINITIONS

AND EXPLANATIONS

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GLAND

A group of special cells that make substances so that other

parts of the body can work. For example, the pancreas is a

gland that releases insulin so that other body cells can

use glucose (sugar) for energy.

PANCREATITIS

Inflammation (pain, tenderness) of the pancreas; it can

make the pancreas stop working. It is caused by drinking too

much alcohol, by disease in the gallbladder, or by a virus.

VIRUS

A tiny organism that multiples within cells and causes

disease such as chicken pox, measles, mumps, rubella,

pertussis and hepatitis. Viruses are not affected by

antibiotics, the drugs used to kill bacteria.

GALACTOSE

A type of sugar found in milk products and sugar beets.

It is also made by the body. It is considered a nutritive

sweetener because it has calories.

KIDNEY DISEASE

Any one of several chronic conditions that are caused by

damage to the cells of the kidney. People who have had

diabetes for a long time may have kidney damage.

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DIABETES Q AND A:

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QUESTION:

As a diabetic, what should I keep

in mind regarding exercise?

ANSWER:

Exercise is an important part of staying healthy and

controlling your blood glucose. Physical activity should

be safe and enjoyable, so talk with your doctor about what

types of exercise are right for you. What you eat and when

also depend on how much you exercise.

Whatever kind of exercise you do, here are some special

things that people with diabetes need to remember:

Take care of your feet. Make sure your shoes fit properly

and your socks stay clean and dry. Check your feet for

redness or sores after exercising. Call your doctor if

you have sores that do not heal.

Drink about 2 cups of water before you exercise, about

every 20 minutes during exercise, and after you finish,

even if you don't feel thirsty.

Warm up and cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before and

after exercising. For example, walk slowly at first,

then walk faster. Finish up by walking slowly again.

Test your blood glucose before and after exercising. Do not

exercise if your fasting blood glucose level is above 300.

Eat a small snack if your blood glucose is below 100.

Know the signs of low blood glucose

(hypoglycemia) and how to treat it.

Source: NIDDK

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