MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'carbohydrates'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:08 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992687&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbeware-of-potatoes-they-may-cause-you-to-pack-on-pounds%2F2011.07.01 Without meaning to, you’ve gained a few pounds over the last few years. How did that happen? Certain foods, especially the humble potato, may be partly to blame. In a fascinating study of 120,000 healthy, non-obese women and men taking part in long-term studies of diet and health, the participants gained an average of 3.3 pounds every four years over a 13-year period. When the researchers tallied up the foods that contributed most to this weight gain, potatoes topped the list—twice: potato chips potatoes sugar-sweetened beverages red meat processed meats Other contributors to weight gain included sleeping less than six hours a night or more than eight hours, drinking alcohol, and watching television. The results were just published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study of... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992687 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:00:50 +0100 4992687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968823&cid=t_99578_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fcan-a-diet-low-in-carbs-high-on-protein-help-in-the-fight-against-cancer%2F Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet may reduce the risk of cancer and slow the growth of tumors already present, [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968823 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:21:02 +0100 4968823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762765&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmarathon-runners-may-benefit-from-a-carbohydrate-calculator%2F2011.04.28 Recently, about 27,000 runners began the annual 26-mile, 385-yard (42.195 kilometers) mass run from suburban Hopkinton to Boston. But if past marathons in Boston and elsewhere are any indication, perhaps up to 40% of these optimistic and determined souls will slam into a sudden sensation of overwhelming, can’t-do-this fatigue several miles (typically about five) before they get a chance to experience the glory of crossing the finish line. It’s called “hitting the wall.” Getting through, around, or over hitting the wall is part of the mystique of marathon running, although there’s a physiological explanation that’s not all that mysterious: when runners hit the wall, their bodies have run out of the carbohydrates needed to sustain intense physical activities like long-distance r... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762765 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:00:06 +0100 4762765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744818&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcyclist-asks-is-sugar-abstinence-possible%2F2011.04.23 After spending an entire vacation reading stories, I would like to start tonight’s post with a tiny dose of fantasy. Can we try using a daydream to learn something about the challenge of making good nutrition choices? The fantasy goes something like this… You have just been sentenced to eternal life on a far-away sun-drenched island. This island has mountains, paved roads, wide bike lanes, and mountain bike trails. You get to take two bikes, a couple riding buddies and your family—if they’ll go. You also get to take one Apple product. Sounds good so far. The kicker is that you only get four food choices—and liquids count. You are a cyclist, so after coffee and beer there are only two food choices remaining. Obviously, you will need a protein source. Smart choices here would inclu... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744818 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:00:58 +0100 4744818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696970&cid=t_99578_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F11%2Fhelpful-hints-for-a-healthy-lunch-in-womens-running-mag%2F I’m a woman. I run. So it is only natural when @WomensRunning contacts me for an interview on sports nutrition that I’m going to say YES! The article was on healthy lunches. In usual fashion, my spin focuses on meeting the body’s needs for nutrition and physical performance. When I get a chance to reach lots of people, I smash diet myths as much as I can. For this article, I picked the “low carb” myth – no way, Jackson! Runners need carbs. I emphasized whole grain carbs that are minimally processed and give a 1-2 punch of nutrients along with the quick energy we need right about lunch time. Manage your energy levels. Eat real food, enough so you don’t starve, and don’t fear the carbohydrate. Check out my smattering of tips in the online arti... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696970 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:41:19 +0100 4696970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610886&cid=t_99578_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsugar-milk-carbohydrates-enemy-battle-acne%2F Are you suffering from acne?  You certainly are not alone.  Millions of people suffer from acne and those people have spent billions of dollars fueling the anti-acne industry seeking a cure for their problematic skin.  Unfortunately, acne products, especially prescription antibiotics and creams often come with awful side effects (Accutane has been found to cause birth defects).  Even more so disenchanting is that the treatments don’t always work and if they do, it’s temporary.  Those afflicted with acne vary in extremes from those that have just a pesky zit to having debilitating acne.  Unfortunately with a condition that afflicts so many and is so prevalent,  a definitive causality of acne has not yet been established in medical literature.(1)  What we do know is that there ar... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610886 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:38:42 +0100 4610886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913120&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-and-precision-carb-guessing%2F2010.08.28 I keep measuring cups in my purse so that I can measure out my dinners out to be exact. I keep a small food scale in the glove compartment of my car so I am never guessing how many ounces a certain item might be. And I have the Calorie King booklet in my pocket at all times, so that I’m never left guessing. I even sewed pockets into all my clothes, just to bring the booklet around. (The previous paragraph is filled with lies. Big, fat ones.) I wish I was a precision carb counter. I wish I had the patience for it, always either eating pre-packaged and factory-analyzed foods or spending my time carefully measuring and weighing any home cooked adventures. But I am not a precision carb counter. I’m a precision carb guesser. (more…) *This blog post was originally... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913120 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3913120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662642&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fartificial-sweeteners-vs-sugar-more-risk-than-reward%2F photo: Thinkstock If you check out the candy aisle in any grocery store, chances are you’ll see a growing number of sugar-free sweets. While this may seem like the perfect solution to reconcile a sweet tooth with good nutrition, eating foods that are artificially sweetened may be worse for you than the real thing. First of all, removing sugar from something doesn’t remove any of its other unhealthy substances like fat or refined carbohydrates. And the process of artificially sweetening may actually introduce chemicals into a food, which could lead to upset stomach and diarrhea. Plus, artificial sweeteners also may make you crave more food. We know – pretty confusing. So we’re just going to keep eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, and then when we i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662642 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:13:04 +0100 3662642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662864&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F3zUWFIJGmCc%2Fwhy-you-should-eat-fruit.php Mom, do I have to eat all of my fruit? What if I told you that you could never eat another piece of fruit for the rest of your life and still get all the nutrients required for healthy living? Your kids will be sending me their allowances if they’re old enough to read this because guess what... its true!  Don’t believe me?  Well read on to find out exactly how. Although the above claim may very well be true in the scientific world, putting those words to practice is a much harder feat than understanding the exact science behind it. For many people, eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is nowhere near a reality. There are so many reasons and excuses people come up with to avoid eating the nutrient powerhouses that are fruits and vegetables. Of these excuses,... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662864 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3662864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592427&cid=t_99578_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F85%2Fadvances-in-dermatology-still-badly-needed%2F Scientists have been working to advance dermatology and make changes.  We need change, because the old “tried and true” approaches are ineffective and probably doing more harm to our skin than good. Sometimes it seems that for every scientific conclusion, there is a contradictory one.  An example is found in treating and identifying the causes of acne. Prior to the 1950s, dermatologists agreed that diet played a role in acne.  In particular, they blamed sugary snacks and junk food. Research conducted in the late 1960s and early 1970s proclaimed that there was no connection between diet and acne.  Within the last couple of years, scientists have again demonstrated that there is a connection between the consumption of carbohydrates and the severity of acne.  They were also able to p... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592427 Mon, 24 May 2010 00:12:50 +0100 3592427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3570020&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FPV7CtIB5bO0%2Fwhat-does-low-carb-actually-mean.php As I have posted before, coming up with new, delicious and healthy recipes and writing a cooking blog on a diabetes website is a challenge.  There is no specific diet for people with diabetes.  Some of us eat carbs, some stick to low carbs, and some eat hardly any carbs at all.  What may be low carb for me might be way too many carbs for somebody else. That being said, what does "low carb" actually mean?  How many grams of carbohydrate does a food have to be to be considered "low carb"?  For me, I would say that a whole meal at 25g or less of carbohydrates is considered "low carb".    I understand that others are on the Bernstein diet of 30g of carbohydrates a day, and obviously my way of thinking doesn't fall into his philosophy.  But I also kn... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3570020 Mon, 17 May 2010 03:01:00 +0100 3570020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560420&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fdiabetes-rationing-my-carb-bucks.html Today’s topic for Diabetes Blog Week: To Carb or Not to Carb. “Let’s talk about what we eat. And perhaps what we don’t eat. Some believe a low-carb diet is important in diabetes management, while others believe carbs are fine as long as they are counted and bolused for. Which [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560420 Thu, 13 May 2010 13:00:03 +0100 3560420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524115&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmcdonald%25e2%2580%2599s-vs-dash-two-days-two-diets%2F2010.05.01 This week I’ve been trying to eat according to the DASH guidelines for lowering blood pressure. It actually hasn’t been too difficult — partly because I’m not following their strictest guidelines, which call for just 1,300 milligrams of sodium and 16 grams of saturated fat a day. I’ve been shooting for 2,300 milligrams of sodium and 22 grams of saturated fat. In 2003, I tried a somewhat different “diet,” which in some ways was more difficult to follow, even though it only lasted one day. My son Jim (then age 11) and I ate every meal at McDonald’s for an entire day (yes, this was before Super Size Me). We recorded the experience on the Web. I thought it would be interesting to compare my day at McDonald’s to a typical day on DASH. (more…) *This blog p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524115 Sat, 01 May 2010 16:00:38 +0100 3524115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515569&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmastering-those-carb-guessing-skills.html I loved D-psychologist Jessica Bernstein’s assertion that aiming to control your blood glucose levels with diabetes is a lesson in frustration. Rather, the best we can hope for is to influence our BG “by combining enough insulin and exercise to burn the sugar,” she says. Right on, Jessica! — which is I’ll talk about [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515569 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:33 +0100 3515569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443939&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FAVxu1cU3w5M%2Fa-seven-day-meal-plan-with-diabetes.php One of the biggest problems that I had when I was first diagnosed with diabetes was "What should I eat?".  It's a question that I struggled with, as I am sure that most of you do as well.  It's tough to make sure that your diet is "diabetes friendly", let alone economical and delicious.  I believe that I answered that void here in our new cookbook: A 7 Day Meal Plan with Diabetes.Here, you'll find a weeks worth of recipes, tips, and lists of healthy, delicious, and easy to make recipes that your whole family will love.  These are my core recipes; the ones I make day in and day out, so I know that they're good.  It is my sincere hope that you love them as much as we do.  Another great thing about our meal plan is that you'll find full nutritional data for each ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443939 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:04:57 +0100 3443939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3273110&cid=t_99578_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F15%2Fcut-out-carb-confusion%2F Did I trick you with the title? We’ve gotten so used to seeing “cut out carbs” in the last decade, you might think this post is about low-carb eating. Quite the contrary. People are often misled about carbohydrates and as a result don’t know where to place them in their eating plan, especially if they are dieting. If that sounds like you, read on because just in case you don’t know, carbs are necessary for health. 1. You need carbs. Our brains thrive on simple carbohydrates – glucose to be specific. That’s why the body breaks down carbs into glucose – so the brain can eat. So why in the world would you cut out carbs? Don’t do it. The problem people run into is that quality counts and they don’t always focus on quality when it comes to carb intake. I’ll cover that late... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3273110 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:27:41 +0100 3273110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251345&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F2rFL18R76Gk%2Fhow-many-carbohydrates-do-you-eat-in-a-day.php We've got such a diverse group of people who read Simply Cooking and who are on Diabetes Daily.  I'm just curious to see how many carbohydrates we eat as a group.I'll be honest, right now I'm going through a bit of a transition in my diet.  I'm weaning Leah, which is difficult since she's 15 months old.  With that in mind, I can't eat the same amount of carbs that I have been and maintain my current blood sugar levels.  Not only will I certainly have some adjustments in my insulin levels at my next endocrinologist appointment, but I'm going to be eating way less carbs in my day to day diet.I think that keeping it to 25-45g per meal will keep me healthy right now.  How many do you eat on average in a day?  (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251345 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3251345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171859&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fdiabetes-diet%2F Filed under: CareMost people make resolutions to lose weight in January. For diabetics, sticking to a meal plan is more about staying healthy than looking great. Your diet should be low in saturated fats, cholesterol and sweets. It should also be high in fiber, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Your dietitian can help create an individualized meal plan, but the basics will be the same regardless of your health status. People with diabetes should get most (45-55%) of their daily calories from complex carbohydrates including vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals. The simple sugars found in low-fat dairy and fruit are included as healthy carbohydrates, too. It's important to remember that blood glucose levels can be affected by how foods are prepared. Raw veggies are digested mor... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171859 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3171859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063425&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fbetting-our-lives-on-guesses.html How many diseases do you know of where patients are required to calculate exact dosing, up to half-a-dozen times a day, of a medicine so potent that mistakes could literally knock them out or kill them? I hate to be fatalistic, but after a few serious insulin flub-ups lately, I just can’t seem to get [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063425 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:00:23 +0100 3063425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048302&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F8KTpdDARKh0%2Fif-i-failed-you-im-sorry.php When we got married nine years ago, carb counting was still relatively new and difficult for my husband. He had only been doing it for a couple of years prior to my marrying him. And he really struggled with it at times. He only asked me one thing when he got married. That if I made a meal for him, to please try to count the carbs for him. Carb counting easy? Buzzer please. It's a lot harder than I thought. I attended classes from a diabetes dietitian with other people newly diagnosed with diabetes and their spouses. Never being good at math made carb counting so hard for me! And it wasn't made any easier by the fact that the dietitian only used easy carb counts like a piece of bread or a cup of rice. How do you account for sauces, casseroles, subbing lower fat ingredients and the... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048302 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:17:00 +0100 3048302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012569&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fguest-post-have-a-little-respect.html My D-blogger friend and intermittent correspondent Allison Blass has been living with diabetes since she was 8 years old. It’s pretty much all she knows. She copes with it her way, and strives to let others do the same. That’s why, this week, she’s musing on the theme of respecting each others’ choices in this [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012569 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:48 +0100 3012569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995982&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FTGxHXSw3Xz8%2Fblintzes-for-brunch.php Brunch is my favorite meal of the day.  When I was younger, I would love to go out and have an omelette or French toast and a bellini or bloody Mary to go with it.  These days, with a baby in tow it's not realistic to have a drink with brunch.  The food is the same, and there's nothing better than the traditional favorites.  We had David's grandparent's and my brother over for brunch yesterday.  I was very excited to prepare the meal, as I've never really had brunch at my house before.  Usually we go out or to somebody else's home.  I wanted to do bagels, lox, blintzes, and fruit salad.  Very carb heavy, to be sure, but tasty none the less.  Well, maybe not the lox, but everyone else ate it!I had decided to make the blintzes from scratch.  ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995982 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2995982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2883174&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FqV83Fkh_UOA%2Ffast-food-hangover.php Ick.  I don't know how people do it, but David and I ate McDonald's twice yesterday.  Well, I ate McDonald's twice, and David ate at Wendy's and McDonald's.  Usually we never do this.  In fact, this is the first time ever that I've eaten at a fast food restaurant twice in one day.  But we did and now are paying the price for it. Why did we eat fast food twice yesterday?  Well, we were doing a bit of driving and it was convenient.  Right as we left, David mentioned that he was hungry so we stopped at Wendy's and he got a cheeseburger off the 99 cent menu.  An hour or so later, it was roughly lunchtime and I was hungry, so we stopped at McDonald's and I got chicken McNuggets.  I ate almost all of them, and a handful or so of french fries.  Wh... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2883174 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2883174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876290&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F0qU6JbCy-P4%2Fa-tale-of-two-bread-puddings.php Last weekend, David and I had my brother and his new bride over for dinner.  I decided to make a bread pudding for dessert since dinner would be a cheese souffle and a salad.  I had never made bread pudding before, and I decided to go with the recipe in the Moosewood Cookbook.  It turned out delicious and we all ate way more of it than we should have!As the week went on, we nibbled at what was left from the bread pudding I made on Sunday.  I decided I wanted to expand on the whole bread pudding dessert idea.  Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts and I knew I could make a really great one.  So last night, I combined a couple recipes and came up with something that is way better than anything I've ever had at a restaurant.  Warning: This post is not... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876290 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2876290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846582&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F00-18TlNxHM%2Fmacaroni-and-cheese.php Our little baby girl is cutting her first tooth.  Needless to say, it's been a long couple nights here.  We're sleepy, and the weather has been nothing short of icky, so what better time to make food that makes you feel better.I can't think of any food that is more comforting than macaroni and cheese.  Last night's was macaroni and cheese that I made from scratch.  We never ate the orange stuff in a box when we were growing up.  My mom bought us Annie's shells and white cheddar when she was in a hurry, but we got the homemade kind more often than not.  She always mixed peas into it when we were kids, which is something that I've been doing with Leah ever since she started eating more solid food.  The macaroni and cheese I made last night didn't have peas ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846582 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2846582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778645&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FEKoDED94WrA%2Fapple-crisp.php I'm so excited for apple picking season this year!  Every year, David and I take our dog, Charlie, to the orchard and we pick bags and bags of apples.  This year, our daughter can join in on the fun.  Apples are some of my favorite fruits and now is the beginning of their season.We make tons of different recipes with the apples we bring home.  Everything from apple pies to apple sauce, to apple butte, to baked apples.  I'm always on the lookout for new ideas for apple recipes.  One of my favorite ways to use our fresh apples is to make apple crisp.  There's something so comforting about a bowl of warm apples with a crunchy topping.  I lightened my recipe up after my diagnosis with diabetes so it's not so sugary.  The result is a crunchy, delicio... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778645 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2778645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752099&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F5l7zTSDJPEM%2F5-great-cereals-to-avoid-high-blood-sugar.php I really love eating breakfast.  Not only is it the most important meal of the day, but there are so many great things to eat!  Since I had a baby almost a year ago (which I can't believe, but that's a whole other post!), cereal seems to be the easiest choice.  Unfortunately, my blood sugar usually jumps way up into orbit after this typically high carb meal.  So what to do?After much experimentation, I found a few cereals that are easy on the blood sugars, delicious, and satisfying.  Steel cut oatmeal.  A lot of people with diabetes complain that oatmeal spikes their blood sugar.  I've had this problem as well, but the problem usually isn't the oatmeal itself, it's what I put on it.  I've also noticed that when I eat steel cut oatmeal vs. the quick c... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752099 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2752099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653961&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fp87_bkkTcuQ%2Fwhat-is-your-favorite-way-to-treat-a-low.php Today's post isn't going to be about cooking.  Today, we're going to talk about what you do to raise you blood sugar.  Do you use glucose tabs, juice, a cookie, frosting or something else totally different?  Why did you make that decision?  Do you just grab what's available to you first or do you have a stash of food you keep precisely for that reason?Me, I go shopping for things to treat low blood sugar with.  Before I had diabetes, I loved to drink juice.  It's just not possible for me to have a glass of regular juice these days, so if I have to suffer from a low blood sugar, I make sure that I can enjoy the taste of what I'm using to treat it.  Lately, I've been buying lemonade, which is very refreshing over the summertime.  Unfortunately, I tend ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653961 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2653961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571094&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYnqGmTC1T4U%2Fbarefoot-contessas-flag-cake.php I love making this cake for patriotic holidays.  The first time I made it, I was living in Colorado (before I had diabetes) and brought it to a Fourth of July picnic.  It was the hit of the party, and everyone asked for the recipe.  I know that if you decide to give it a try, you'll love it too!  **Warning, this is not a low-carb recipe.  It contains real... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571094 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2571094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556305&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FKs_iTVuwd9c%2Fwedding-weekends-and-lots-of-food.php What a week we've had!  David and I, along with my brother, Dominic and our baby girl, Leah, packed up the car and drove out to New York City and New Jersey for my cousins wedding.  We had a really great time, visiting with family in both Manhattan and in New Jersey.  It was quite a whirlwind and it does feel good to be home.I always have a bit of... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556305 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2556305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512622&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FW3uni4bHVxg%2Fparty-week-keep-on-counting-the-carbohydrates.php When I'm at a party, it is very easy for me to stand around the table of delicious appetizers and graze.  Of course, I test right before I go over to the food, and I bolus for what I think I will eat, but inevitably I eat way more than I initially count for.  The chips and salsa, hummus and pita, and prosciutto wrapped melon always calls me back for... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512622 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2512622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463210&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FsGTW0KlS2HE%2Fshrimp-creole.php David, Leah and I are down in New Orleans, Louisiana right now for the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions Conference.  With that in mind, I thought it'd be fun to talk about Cajun and Creole cooking and share with you a delicious recipe.  Since it's Monday, today's recipe will be red beans and rice.  Monday is red beans and rice day in New Orleans!Cajun CuisineCajun cuisine is a robust mix... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463210 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2463210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442499&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fcarbohydrate-how-much-or-not-to-munch.html My recent post about Carb Intake for Type 1 Diabetics was pretty critical of new research and of the ADA’s recommendations. Today, please enjoy a counterpoint view:   A Guest Post by Hope Warshaw, nutrition expert and CDE As a dietitian and diabetes educator for more years than I like to count, (however, not a person with [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442499 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:52:27 +0100 2442499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442421&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FuiTB2tqihDU%2Fhow-to-5-ways-to-make-pasta-primavera.php Pasta Primavera literally means "Spring Pasta".  It is a fabulous way to get your vegetables.  It's also a great and affordable meal for a dinner party.  I love making a whole bunch and eating it cold for lunch the next day.  Some pastas go better with certain vegetables than others do.  You can mix and match as you please, but when you keep the pasta and the vegetables in similar... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442421 Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2442421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2358473&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Ft-BoTVGieYc%2Fdo-you-want-a-side-of-angioplasty-with-that.php I'm a big fan of the Food Network.  My favorites are Ina Garten and Giada de Laurentiis.  If they're not on, I usually just keep it on for background noise during the day.  The other day, my daughter, Leah, and I were playing and I glanced up at the TV.  Paula Deen was on and was making brunch with her friend.  I'm not a huge fan of Paula Deen's recipes,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2358473 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2358473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463557&cid=t_99578_180_f&fid=38602&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.armstrongmethod.com%2Fblog%2Fis-sleep-deprivation-hindering-your-success%2F According to the latest research, sleep deprivation is a common condition that afflicts 47 million American adults, or almost a quarter of the adult population. Symptoms of sleep deprivation can interfere with memory, energy levels, mental abilities, and emotional mood. If you’re not getting a decent eight hours sleep a night, your ability to remain empowered and effective is going to be compromised.  I know when I don’t sleep well, (which since the birth of my son was a common occurrence) I turn into a crazy woman!  I can’t think, I can’t focus, I get moody and emotional, and I achieve only a quarter or less of what I achieve on the days I sleep well and wake feeling fantastic.  I notice when I’m sleep deprived, I’m not as good at managing my mind with volition as I am ... Armstrong Method blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463557 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:54:29 +0100 2463557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325118&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLywaJL1rho4%2Fhow-to-carbonara-sauce.php Carbonara sauce is another example the simple and uncomplicated approach to food that epitomizes Italian cooking. There is very little on earth that is more sinfully rich than a good Carbonara: eggs, cream, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pancetta, all in one smooth, creamy concoction over pasta. And if you thought you could burn those calories by slaving away to make the sauce, then you have my apologies- this is not... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325118 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2325118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218010&cid=t_99578_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpasta-fun-for-whole-family.html I have really enjoyed the fact that there is such variety now in the kinds of pasta you can get. When I was growing up it was either macaroni noodles used in making macaroni and cheese, spaghetti noodles, and lasagna noodles when my Mom learned how to make lasagna from my aunt. Now there are many colors, shapes, and forms of pasta...whole wheat, rice, whole grain, artichoke and more!Did you know that if you cook pasta so that it is still firm, not mushy, it will release less starch? The less starch, the better, because starch becomes sugar, something we learned when taking classes to learn to how to manage my husband's diabetes.But now for the fun part! I found a pasta web site that is great for young and old. At the National Pasta Association's website they have a Kids Korner where you wi... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218010 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:48:00 +0100 2218010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200770&cid=t_99578_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_JiMg5J_2tk%2F   Cherries have powerful antioxidants, known as anthocyanins that are thought to help fight inflammation and risk of heart disease. A study conducted by Dr. Steven F. Bolling at the University of Michigan, shows that eating cherries may lower body fat, weight, cholesterol and inflammation. Our bodies use inflammation to fight off infection and injury. A chronic state of inflammation can raise your risk of heart disease.  With 2 out of 3 people overweight or obese in the United States, especially around their middle, this problem is more prevalent. In the study rats were feed a (Western Diet) which was high in fat and moderate carbohydrates.  The study added tart cherry powder to some of the rat’s diet, which caused them to maintain lean muscle mass as well as a decrease in... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200770 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2200770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930860&cid=t_99578_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fis-all-candy-bad-for-children-and.html Halloween has finished, and I had to wonder how many noticed that their children were more "hyper" than usual? Halloween being on a Friday this year meant the little darlings were home, and not in school either too busy to eat candy, or burning off that excess energy away from home. Children and adults alike tend to develop a sweet tooth if they eat to much candy. That can be a bad thing for your teeth and your body since it has to do a lot of work to keep the sugar levels even in your body (to much sugar in the blood leads to failure in various organs...to much to explain in one post).But if you eat certain sweets, like chocolate, not to much, but in moderate amounts, it can be healthy for you, especially dark chocolate. Here is a study that proves my point:A study at The Johns Hopkins Un... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930860 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:06:00 +0100 1930860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551316&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fare-you-a-carb-king-or-queen-read-up%2F Do you crave carbohydrates in a big way? Here’s your cure. Image details: Dry spaghetti pasta served by picapp.com Got a thing for carbs? First of all, welcome to the club. I am the Carbohydrates Anonymous Prez, nicetameetcha. Second, there is hope for us yet. If pastas, breads and potatoes make your heart sing, perhaps you’re not getting deep enough sleep at night. Huh? Yep, evidently, sound sleeping helps regulate the hormones in charge of carb cravings and the blood sugar spikes often associated with them. It’s important to remember even the smallest of noises can disrupt your rest, so try using earplugs or a white noise machine for those carb-crunching Zzzzz’s you so desperately need. Tags: Carbohydrates, Healthbolt, Noise and Sleep, Restful Sleep, sleepShare ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551316 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:25:03 +0100 1551316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461002&cid=t_99578_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1276 Mol Genet Metab. 2008 Jun;94(2):255-8. Epub 2008 Mar 10. Transaldolase deficiency in a two-year-old boy with cirrhosis. Wamelink MM, Struys EA, Salomons GS, Fowler D, Jakobs C, Clayton PT. In this brief communication, the authors describe a new patient with transaldolase deficiency, with hematological, renal and hepatic manifestations. They also review previously reported cases of this recently described condition. Thank you very much in advance for your contributions to this blog (Click on login to register and post a comment). Click this link to see the most recent online abstracts of major genetics journals. Philippe Campeau, MD Resident in Medical Genetics at McGill University OMMBID Blog Administrator (Source: The OMMBID Blog) The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461002 Thu, 22 May 2008 02:44:29 +0100 1461002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1258736&cid=t_99578_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F241560050%2F Carbohydrates. Carbs. It’s like a word from hell for the uber weight-loss buff. Hello?! Atkins diet! If you do not know a low-carb diet didn’t start as a fad that it turned out to be. It is a desperate diet method for the clinically obese. Especially the ones that need to lose weight in a short period, maybe because so that they will qualify for a lap-band surgery or something. But lets us not forget that our body needs carbs. It is like an energy fuel. For the diabetic and the obese, too much carbs is bad, especially the refined carbs. But I do love carbs. Although these days, I choose the kinds of carbs I eat. Believe me, I have never done this before. It’s just that my metabolism is not the same today as when I was 15. ;-) Not that my family has a history of obesity or... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1258736 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:01:46 +0100 1258736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1243622&cid=t_99578_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F237977491%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesLiving Healthy Isn’t Cost Saving, It’s Cost EffectiveOverweight Kids and TV: An Advertising EpidemicHealthy Fast Food Not So HealthyChiropractic Adjustments and Artery Dissection: Is Your Neck in Safe Hands?Lack of Health Insurance Increases Risk of Cancer Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1243622 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:10:51 +0100 1243622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070281&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fcarb-management-good-for-everyone-fda.html First, people with diabetes are regularly told that they should try to manage their consumption of carbohydrates, particularly highly-refined carbs like sugar, refined white flour, potatoes, rice and other foods that cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels. The reasons differ, depending on what type of diabetes a person has. In the case of type 1, the non-physiological manner in which insulin is administered means that insulin is delayed in getting into the bloodstream and therefore cannot adequately match the body's needs. Although insulin analogs are supposed to better address this issue, they are not without their flaws. People with type 2 who use supplemental insulins have similar issues to people with type 1. They, along with those on other treatments also try to manage their carb ... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070281 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:30:00 +0100 1070281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030099&cid=t_99578_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F15%2Fdo-you-know-what-ages-do-to-your-blood-vessels.html by Pat SalberAGEs stands for “advanced glycation end products.” AGEs are promoters of high oxidative stress and, as such, they are known to play an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease in diabetics.AGEs are produced by our bodies internally under certain conditions, such as hyperglycemia. They are also present in fairly high amounts in the typical Western diet. Research published in the Journal of the American Diet Association (Goldberg et al 2004) and in Critical Review of Food Science and Nutrition (O’Brien and Morrissey 1989), show that AGEs are present in high levels in dietary mixtures of proteins, lipids, and sugars processed under elevated temperatures, such as broiling, roasting, or grilling.According to an recent article in Diabetes Care (O... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030099 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:07:07 +0100 1030099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933960&cid=t_99578_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F8%2Fbinge-eating-my-brain-made-me-do-it.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DHave you ever wondered why do people reach for food, any food, when they are under stress? With most people, this stress reaction is mild and episodic. But in others, it is extreme and frequent; they can consume 6, 7, 8 thousand calories in a single day. This syndrome of binge eating has attracted much attention among psychologists for a long time; and now neurobiologists have taken notice as well.What’s going on?I remember from my marathon racing days that at about 18-20 miles I would hit a psychological low. I would be dragging my feet, having lost my motivation to make a new personal best, struggling with my rationalizations that I should just quit, even vowing to myself to never again engage in this idiotic effort. But then I would pop something sweet (cal... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933960 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:37:47 +0100 933960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874915&cid=t_99578_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2Ftype-2-diabetes-treatment-made-easy.html By William H. Bestermann Jr. MDType 2 diabetes is a condition that costs Americans terribly in terms of death, disability, and health care expenditures. This chronic condition is a vicious cycle type of illness. Glucose control tends to deteriorate over time. Most of these patients also have problems with blood pressure and cholesterol. Only about a third of type 2 diabetics have their pressure, sugar, or cholesterol under control as individual risk factors. Only 7% have all three risk factors controlled simultaneously to conservative goals. This sad fact has dramatic consequences. The lifetime risk of a diabetic having a heart attack or a stroke is 80%. For each risk factor that is controlled to goal using the right medication, the risk is reduced by roughly half—so when we control ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874915 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:30:02 +0100 874915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=867405&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F155602546%2F Once again, I am going to say, “don’t shoot the messenger”. Before anyone gets all in a tizzy, take the time to really read through what the research is claiming in its entirety. Yes, they are suggesting that certain breakfast breads are effective in controlling blood sugars through the dinner hour, but they are in no way suggesting that you shove 5 pieces of white toast in your mouth and call it a morning. “It is known that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast with low GI can moderate increases in blood sugar after lunch. But my results show that low GI in combination with the right amount of so-called indigestible carbohydrates, that is, dietary fiber and resistant starch, can keep the blood-sugar level low for up to ten hours, which means until after dinner,” says... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=867405 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:25:18 +0100 867405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=824673&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F27%2Ffiber%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionLet's face it, fiber isn't exactly the most interesting part of your diet. Rarely do we talk about it, and even more rarely do we take it into account when planning our meals. Generally speaking, the only people who tend to pay attention to fiber are the people who are in greater need of a diet rich in it. And, again, those people don't exactly like to talk about that, either. As a result, fiber sort of remains the unspoken and oft misunderstood part of our diet. But, make no mistake, it is an extremely important part. Here's why. More or less, fiber is the mostly carbohydrate constituent of plants that the human body can't digest. There are two primary types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. The latter passes from one end of the digestive tract to the other virt... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=824673 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 824673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=747266&cid=t_99578_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Faddiction-dirkh.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Ffood-addiction.html Carbohydrates on the BrainEarlier this month, Yale University hosted the first-ever conference on Food and Addiction. Dr. Nora Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse told the collection of experts on nutrition, obesity and drug addiction that “commonalities in the brain’s reward mechanisms” linked compulsive eating with addictive drug use. “Impaired function of the brain dopamine system could make some people more vulnerable to compulsive eating,” Volkow said.Moreover, animal studies and brain imaging research in humans strongly support the notion of food addiction. In particular, research has pointed toward a form of food addiction known as “carbohydrate-craving obesity.” Dr. Mark Gold, chief of addiction studies at the McKnight Institute at the University of Florida... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=747266 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:26:00 +0100 747266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682748&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F19%2Fdiabetes-awareness-a-long-way-to-go-in-chicago%2F Filed under: Type 2, Lifestyle, OpinionChicago has a long way to go when it comes to diabetes awareness amongst the general public, says pharmaceutical company Abbott. And if the picture in Chicago is representative of the nation as a whole, we should all be very concerned. Or should we? Yes, diabetes awareness - or lack thereof - is a problem. But is Abbott painting an overly pessimistic picture of the situation? Abbott's comments about Chicago came as it announced the results of a poll sponsored to evaluate public understanding of diabetes in the city. The initiative was in preparation for the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions, which begin June 22 in Chicago. (Abbott's North American home base is in Abbott Park, Illinois, near Chicago.)Abbott's conclusion? Most people s... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682748 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650910&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F31%2Ftreating-low-blood-sugar-practical-advice-and-a-variety-of-choi%2F Filed under: Type 1, ChildhoodWhen my older brother Mark was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 13, I was nine years old. I absorbed the basic science of high and low blood sugars, and how he needed daily insulin to regulate his blood sugar. But little did I expect an awaiting surprise. One day my mom returned home from grocery shopping and pulled out two giant bags of Jolly Rancher hard candies. I remember the scene clearly. You see, I was a candy addict (still am). Big bags of watermelon Jolly Ranchers had my full attention. My mom explained how this candy was purchased for Mark, in case he had low blood sugar at school. I nodded my head in full agreement, then began stuffing handfuls of them in my pocket every day or so thereafter. Yet, whenever the bag of Jolly Ranchers was... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650910 Thu, 31 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 650910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=506834&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F28%2Fmufa-rich-diet-prevents-central-body-fat%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, ResearchCentral obesity is associated with insulin resistance through factors that are not fully understood. Researchers studied the effects of three different diets on body fat distribution, insulin sensitivity and peripheral adiponectin gene expression. Adiponectin is secreted from fat tissue into the blood. The presence of adiponectin can result in improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, and can assist in mobilizing sugar out of the blood The hormone plays a role in the suppression of the metabolic derangements that may result in type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The study involved 11 volunteers who were the offspring of obese type 2 diabetic patients with noticeable abdominal fat deposi... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=506834 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 506834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=499939&cid=t_99578_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F25%2Fsunday-seven-seven-happy-healthy-habits%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Nutrition, Services, Sunday SevenThe experts at Canyon Ranch resort and spa know what they're talking about when it comes to health and happiness. They make a living off their expertise, in fact. But they're not stingy when it comes to sharing their know-how, and on the Canyon Ranch website, they offer us all a chance to better our lives.I promised in an earlier post to share more of what the Canyon Ranchers have to say -- so here are seven more healthy habits you just might want to embrace.To Carb or Not to CarbCanyon Ranch has watched "fad" diets come and go, never falling for their quick, easy-fix mentality and consistently advocating for balance, moderation and basic good nutrition. In recent years, some diets ha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=499939 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 499939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461136&cid=t_99578_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F2%2F27%2Fis-your-workplace-making-you-fat.html If you are like many Americans, you spend more of your “awake” time at work than you do at home. At home, I can control my environment. I don’t keep calorie dense foods in the house. I read food labels and use a food scale to help me determine portion sizes. I have a personal trainer who comes to my house five days a week – rain or shine, whether I am in the mood or not. And, I have my husband – a guy who is religious about good nutrition and physical fitness – to serve as my live-in health coach.But, at heart, I am weak. I love, love, love to eat, eat, eat. I eat when I am stressed out and I eat when I am relaxed. Eating right does not come naturally to me. I have to work at it. I do like to exercise, but when I get busy, it is usually the first thing t... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461136 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:50:58 +0100 461136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485920&cid=t_99578_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D139 I was surprised to see the post stating that older GSD type 1 patients can last 7 hours with a single dose of bedtime cornstarch. Our experience, as well as that of many other families, is that metabolic control is compromised if doses are not delivered Q 4 hours. This has been confirmed by inpatient studies on metabolic units. Even though the patient may be within acceptable limits at the end of the extended time period, studies have shown that there are periods of frank hypoglycemia occuring within the extended time period, and that lactate levels are elevated. Despite the sleep disruption we have elected to keep our child (now aged 15) on a 4 hour overnight schedule.   Comment by GSDmom about excerpt on GSD treatment from OMMBID included in this comment. (Source: The OMMBID Blog) The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485920 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:17:59 +0100 485920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485921&cid=t_99578_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D143 Four patients from 2 different families were identified with a new inborn error of metabolism: a defect in the biosynthesis of Dolichol Phosphate. Frequent features include ichtyosis, hypotonia and dilated cardiomyopathy. Transferin isoelectric focusing was abnormal. For more details, see the article and website: A Defect in Dolichol Phosphate Biosynthesis Causes a New Inherited Disorder with Death in Early Infancy Christian Kranz, Christoph Jungeblut, Jonas Denecke, Anne Erlekotte, Christina Sohlbach, Volker Debus, Hans Gerd Kehl, Erik Harms, Anna Reith, Sonja Reichel, Helfried Gröbe, Gerhard Hammersen, Ulrich Schwarzer, and Thorsten Marquardt The American Journal of Human Genetics, volume 80, March 2007 Website with movie.   Thank you very much in advance for your contributions to th... The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485921 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:11:25 +0100 485921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=494253&cid=t_99578_134_f&fid=35139&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitsmylifepeople.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fdiabetes-friendly-recipes.html I'm surfing the web looking for inspiration for this year's xmas meal when I hit upon this recipe on the dLife website. It's a Kwanzaa Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I'm intrigued because I don't have any Kwanzaa recipes in my repertoire and when I was at school Pineapple Upside Down Cake was the first thing I made in Home Economics class. I want to see what makes in specific for Kwanzaa and how they adapted a high carbohydrate recipe to fit in with the dLife guidelines of small amounts of sugar and less than 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. From what I remember of my cake it was pretty high on both counts. Well, it turns out there is little difference from the recipe I know. It contains both molasses and honey and of course the canned pineapples in fruit juice. My mouth is already puck... It's My Life, People blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=494253 Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:07:00 +0100 494253