tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24448038419915503932024-03-05T06:46:23.492-05:00Diabetes and Your Feet in CTMore than 25.8 million Americans have diabetes and more than 79 million have prediabetes. Uncontrolled, it can be one of the most devastating diseases. Your feet are particularly susceptible to the effects of diabetes. Let Dr. Ayman M. Latif, DPM and his staff at Connecticut Foot Care Centers in Glastonbury and Middletown CT take care of you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-45667662025238689172014-11-06T14:28:00.000-05:002014-11-06T14:28:00.597-05:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Garden Veggie and White Bean Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Makes: 6 servings<br />
Serving Size: 1 cup<br />
Preparation Time: 20 minutes<br />
Cooking Time: 35 minutes<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 Tbsp. olive oil<br />
1 cup chopped onions (about 1 onion)<br />
1 cup diced carrots<br />
2/3 cup diced zucchini<br />
2/3 cup coarsely chopped cauliflower<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
2 tsp. ground cumin<br />
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano<br />
1 tsp. chili powder, hot or mild<br />
1 tsp. ground coriander<br />
1/8 tsp. ground cloves<br />
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper<br />
2 cans navy beans, drained and rinsed<br />
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies<br />
3 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth<br />
1/8 tsp. kosher salt<br />
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper<br />
1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. In a stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute for about 6 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the carrots, zucchini, and cauliflower, and saute for 5 minutes.<br />
2. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, cloves, and cayenne pepper, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beans, chilies, and broth, and bring to boiling. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.<br />
3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the salt and pepper. To serve, divide the chili among serving bowls and top with the grated cheese.<br />
This recipe is from <a href="http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2014/mar/recipes/roast-pork-tenderloin.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post&utm_content=032614-recipe-wed&utm_campaign=DF">Diabetes Forecast Magazine</a><br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-85067938705453679172014-09-18T11:32:00.000-04:002014-09-18T11:32:00.699-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Veggie FrittataMakes: 6 servings<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 10 oz. package fresh spinach<br />
2 large onions, chopped<br />
1 tsp. olive oil<br />
1 large red bell pepper, chopped<br />
1 cup red potato, cooked, peeled, and diced<br />
6 large eggs, lightly beaten<br />
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten<br />
1/4 tsp. salt<br />
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper<br />
1/4 cup, 1 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded<br />
2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Coat a 10-in nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add spinach, and saute 2 minutes until wilted. Remove and set aside.<br />
2. Saute onion in olive oil 8 to 10 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Add red bell pepper, and continue cooking 2 to 3 more minutes until soft. Add potato and stir in, then add spinach.<br />
3. Combine eggs and whites, salt, and pepper, and whisk to thoroughly combine. Pour egg mixture into the pan and cook over medium-high heat about 7 to 9 minutes or until bottom of frittata is browned.<br />
4. Preheat oven broiler. Sprinkle cheeses over frittata and broil 5 minutes or until lightly browned.<br />
5. Cut into 6 wedges; serve.<br />
This recipe appeared in the September 2012 issue of WebMD Diabetes.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-79439046237965946422014-09-11T11:25:00.000-04:002014-09-11T11:25:00.365-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Tuscan Kale SoupMakes: 6 servings<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 tsp. olive oil<br />
2 medium onions, chopped<br />
2 oz. Spanish chorizo sausage, finely chopped<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock<br />
1 16 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained<br />
4 cups fresh kale, chopped<br />
1 tsp. dried basil<br />
1/4 tsp. salt<br />
freshly ground black pepper<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Heat oil in a large, heavy bottom Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat.<br />
2. Add onions, and saute 5 minutes. Add sausage and garlic and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes.<br />
3. Add potato, bay leaf, and stock. Cook 8 minutes until potato is soft.<br />
4. Add beans, kale, basil, salt, and pepper and simmer 5 mihnutes or until thoroughly heated. Discard bay leaf before serving.<br />
This recipe appeared in the September 2012 issue of WebMD Diabetes.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-20112382215876602682014-09-04T13:40:00.000-04:002014-09-04T13:40:00.852-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Spicy Chicken Phyllo RollsMakes: 8 servings<br />
Prep Time: 25 minutes<br />
Cook Time: 35 minutes<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 Tbsp. canola oil<br />
1 1/4 lbs. ground chicken<br />
1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped<br />
1 4 oz. can chopped mild green chiles<br />
1 1 oz. package salt-free taco seasoning<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
1 cup reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br />
2 Tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream<br />
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped<br />
4 scallions, finely chopped<br />
16 9 by 14 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed<br />
1 cup low-sodium mild green salsa<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray two baking sheets with nonstick spray.<br />
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, chillies, taco seasoning, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, until the chicken is browned and any liquid has completely evaporated, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and scallion, mixing with a fork until well blended.<br />
3. Place one sheet of phyllo with the short side facing you on a work surface. (Cover remaining phyllo with plastic wrap to keep from drying out.) Lightly spray the phyllo with nonstick spray, then fold it in half lengthwise. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the bottom end of the phyllo. Roll up jelly-roll fashion. Place the roll, seam-side down, on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the roll with nonstick spray.<br />
4. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets, filling and cooking spray to make a total of 16 rolls.<br />
5. Bake until the filling is hot and the rolls are lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut each roll in half. Serve with the salsa.<br />
This recipe appeared in the Fall 2012 issue of Diabetes & You from Walgreens.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-37876926241959884572014-08-28T11:14:00.000-04:002014-08-28T11:14:00.853-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato Pecan PancakesMakes: 6 servings<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 lb. sweet potatoes, roasted, peeled, and mashed<br />
2 cups skim milk<br />
2 large eggs, beaten<br />
4 Tbsp. reduced-calorie pancake syrup, divided<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1 cup whole wheat flour<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
1 tsp. pumpkin-pie spice<br />
1/4 tsp. salt<br />
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Place sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, 1 Tbsp. pancake syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl and blend thoroughly.<br />
2. In a separate bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, pumpkin-pie spice, and salt.<br />
3. Blend sweet potato mixture with flour mixture, and whisk until smooth.<br />
4. Coat a flat griddle with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Ladle batter onto hot griddle by heaping tablespoons and cook until golden brown, turning once the surface begins to bubble (about 2 minutes per side).<br />
5. To serve, warm remaining syrup with pecans and and pour over pancakes.<br />
This recipe appeared in the September 2012 issue of WebMD Diabetes.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-4335757657290453952014-08-21T11:00:00.000-04:002014-08-21T11:00:05.860-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Crunchy Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast ParfaitMakes: 6 servings<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
<i>Nutty Granola</i><br />
3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats<br />
1 1/2 cups finely chopped almonds, walnuts, and pecans<br />
1/2 cup maple syrup<br />
pinch of salt<br />
1 tsp. allspice<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
<i>Nutty Granola</i><br />
1. Mix all ingredients together, stirring well to combine.<br />
2. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Spread granola on pan and bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
<i>Parfait</i><br />
3 cups fresh or frozen fruit without added sugar (thawed)<br />
3 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt<br />
2/3 cup Nutty Granola (recipe above)<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
<i>Parfait</i><br />
1. In a medium bowl, combine all the fruit.<br />
2. Layer 1/4 cup yogurt in 6 tall clear parfait glasses, and top with 1/4 cup fruit and 1 Tbsp. Nutty Granola; repeat once more in each glass.<br />
3. Serve immediately.<br />
This recipe appeared in the September 2012 issue of WebMD Diabetes.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-58448901452935834402014-08-14T14:33:00.000-04:002014-08-14T14:33:00.445-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Vegetarian GumboMakes: 8 servings<br />
Prep Time: 25 minutes<br />
Cook Time: 30 minutes<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
2 Tbsp. canola oil<br />
4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour<br />
1 large yellow onion, chopped<br />
1 large green bell pepper, chopped<br />
2 stalks celery, chopped<br />
8 oz. sliced brown mushrooms<br />
3 Tbsp. chopped garlic<br />
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth<br />
1 14.5 oz. can low-sodium diced tomatoes, with juice<br />
6 oz. vegetarian spicy sausage<br />
1 cup chopped okra, fresh or thawed frozen<br />
1/2 cup roasted red pepper<br />
1 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning<br />
Black pepper, to taste<br />
4 green onions, chopped<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley<br />
Hot sauce, for serving<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet (Preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until flour turns golden-brown and smells toasty, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, mushrooms, and garlic; cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 2 minutes.<br />
2. Add broth, tomatoes, sausage, okra, roasted red peppers, Cajun seasoning, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until gumbo begins to thicken and the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Pass hot sauce at the table.<br />
This recipe appeared in the Fall 2012 issue of Diabetes & You from Walgreens.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-63989600539731735292014-08-07T14:15:00.000-04:002014-08-07T14:15:00.941-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Southern Baked BeansMakes: 6 servings<br />
Prep Time: 10 minutes<br />
Cook Time: 35 minutes<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
3 slices bacon, chopped<br />
1 large onion, finely chopped<br />
1 16 oz. can vegetarian baked beans, drained<br />
1/4 cup low-sodium ketchup<br />
3 Tbsp. maple syrup<br />
1 Tbsp. barbecue sauce<br />
1 Tbsp. yellow mustard<br />
1 tsp. dry mustard<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a small baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.<br />
2. Drain off and discard the fat from the skillet and set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon, beans, ketchup, maple syrup, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, and dry mustard.<br />
3. Spoon the bean mixture into the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the edges are bubbly and the filling is hot, about 25 minutes.<br />
This recipe appeared in the Fall 2012 issue of Diabetes & You from Walgreens.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-77735642331943098272014-07-31T13:56:00.000-04:002014-07-31T13:56:00.677-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Vanilla Pound Cake With Black Cherry SauceMakes: 16 servings<br />
Prep Time: 15 minutes<br />
Cook Time: 35 minutes<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
<i>Cake</i><br />
Nonstick baking spray with flour<br />
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />
1/4 tsp. baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp. salt<br />
2 large eggs, at room temperature<br />
2 large egg whites, at room temperature<br />
1/2 cup fat-free or low fat (1%) buttermilk<br />
1 4 oz. jar pear baby food<br />
1 vanilla bean split lengthwise, seed scraped, or 1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature<br />
2 Tbsp. canola oil<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
<i>Black Cherry Sauce</i><br />
1 12 oz. package frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
2 Tbsp. sugar<br />
1 Tbsp. cornstarch<br />
Grated zest of 1 lime<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. To make the cake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 10 cup Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.<br />
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs and egg whites in another medium bowl until frothy. Whisk in the buttermilk, pear baby food, and vanilla until blended.<br />
3. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and oil in a large bowl until blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.<br />
4. Reduce the speed to low. Alternately add the flour mixture and the egg mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture and beating just until blended.<br />
5. Scrape the batter into the pan; spread evenly. Bake until a tootpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack 10 minutes.<br />
6. Remove the cake from the pan and let cool completely on the rack.<br />
7. Meanwhile, to make the cherry sauce, bring the cherries, water, sugar, cornstarch, and lime zest to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer the sauce to a bowl (makes 2 cups). Serve with the cake.<br />
This recipe appeared in the Fall 2012 issue of Diabetes & You from Walgreens.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-60323563240568132702014-07-24T13:20:00.000-04:002014-07-24T13:20:00.108-04:00Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Grilled Vegetable Salad With Goat CheeseMakes: 4 servings<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
cooking spray<br />
1 Tbsp. olive oil<br />
1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar<br />
1 shallot, minced<br />
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil<br />
dash of salt<br />
freshly ground black pepper<br />
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed<br />
1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into slices<br />
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces<br />
1 large onion, peeled, cut into 4 wedges<br />
2 oz. soft goat cheese<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1. Prepare grill or nonstick grill pan to medium-high heat. Coat grill or pan with cooking spray.<br />
2. Whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, basil, salt, and pepper to make vinaigrette, and set aside.<br />
3. Place vegetables on grill and grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until tender.<br />
4. Divide grilled vegetables onto 4 places, drizzle with vinaigrette, and garnish each with 1 Tbsp. goat cheese.<br />
This recipe appeared in the Summer 2012 issue of WebMD Diabetes.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
<b>Ayman M. Latif, DPM</b><br />
<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
<b>Diabetic Foot Doctor in CT</b><br />
<b>Podiatrist in Glastonbury and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.cityofmiddletown.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Middletown, Connecticut">Middletown, CT</a></b><br />
<b>Visit our <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/">website</a>, like our page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ctfootcarecenters">Facebook</a>, and follow my tweets on <a href="https://twitter.com/ctdiabeticfoot">Twitter</a>.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004687147879034602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444803841991550393.post-58346884485652754402014-07-17T13:11:00.000-04:002014-07-17T13:11:00.051-04:00Diabetic Recipe: Black Bean Corn SalsaServes: 16<br />
Serving Size: 2 oz. serving<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 15.25 oz. can low-sodium whole-kernel corn, rinsed<br />
1 16 oz. can low-sodium black beans, rinsed<br />
1 cup chopped fresh tomato, or 1 14.5 oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes<br />
1 red pepper, finely chopped, or 1 12 oz. jar of roasted red peppers, drained and chopped<br />
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar<br />
1 Tbsp. olive oil<br />
1 Tbsp. dried basil<br />
1 tsp. cumin<br />
2 Tbsp. lime juice<br />
baked tortilla chips<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Combine all ingredients except tortilla chips. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.<br />
2. Serve salsa with baked chips, or top grilled chicken, halibut, or salmon.<br />
This recipe appeared in the Summer 2012 WebMD Diabetes.<br />
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A new study from the NSW and published in the International Journal for Quality Care In Health Care reviewed letters for 300 patients referred out to an outpatient diabetes care center found on average at least 2 mistakes per letter. The most frequently missed item from the letter was the omission of current diabetic medications the patient was taking.<br />
When compared against nurse-patient interviews, 59% of letters forgot medication details, 13% listed medications the patient was not taking, and 25% had incorrect dosages. Roughly 16% of letters had a discrepancy in the type of insulin the patient was using. <br />
Errors included a patient's glicazide-MR 60mg not being documented in the letter, a letter that stated the patient was taking olmesartan, and a letter that said the patient was taking a metaformin dose of 1500mg when they were really taking 2000mg.<br />
According to the study authors, the mistakes in insulin doses (33%) and types are the most concerning. Discrepancies were typically found in handwritten referral letters for patients using insulin and patients on a higher amount of medications.<br />
Mistakes, especially omissions like these can lead to potentially life threatening drug interactions, as well as unnecessary drug therapy. Additions are dangerous because they can lead to hypoglycemia.<br />
Researchers concluded that diabetes medication documentation by general practitioners was "highly substandard, potentially dangerous, and in need of improvement."<br />
Automated referral letters and inaccurate records could potentially be contributing to the problem, especially if patients went to more than one internal medicine doctor.<br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.diabeteseducatorsupdate.com.au/latest-news/diabetes-medication-errors-common-in-gp-referral-l">Diabetes Educators Update</a><br />
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2 tacos per serving<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
Cooking spray<br />
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro<br />
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice<br />
1 small garlic clove, minced<br />
1 tsp. smoked paprika<br />
1/2 tsp. chipotle powder<br />
1/8 tsp. tsp. salt<br />
12 oz. boneless pork loin chops (about 3/4 inch thick), all visible fat discarded<br />
8 medium green onions (6 to 8 inches long)<br />
8 6-inch corn tortillas<br />
2 cups loosely packed shredded spinach or romaine<br />
1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges<br />
1 small lime, cut into 4 wedges<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill on medium.<br />
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic. Set aside.<br />
3. In a separate small bowl, stir together the paprika, chipotle powder, and salt. Sprinkle over both sides of the pork. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the pork.<br />
4. Grill the pork for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it registers 145 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board. Let stand for 3 minutes.<br />
5. Grill the grill onions for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until they begin to brown. Transfer to the cutting board.<br />
6. Warm the tortillas using the package directions.<br />
7. Thinly slice the pork diagonally across the grain. Chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces. Layer as follows into the center of the tortillas: the pork, green onions, spinach, and tomato wedges. Spoon the sour creem mixture on top. Serve the tacos with the lime wedges.<br />
This recipes comes from The Go Red Cookbook, by the American Heart Association.<br />
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Type 1 diabetes increased 21 percent in children up to the age of 19 and the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes increased 30 percent in children between the ages of 10 and 19.<br />
Dr. Robin S. Goland, co-director of the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia University Medical Center in New York says that those are big numbers. "In my career, Type 1 diabetes was a rare disease in children, and Type 2 disease didn't exist."<br />
The article was published in JAMA in May and includes data from more than 3 million people younger than 20 from five states: California, Colorado, Ohio, South Carolina, and Washington. Funding came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health and is part of a continuing study, Search for Diabetes in Youth.<br />
Historically, children affected by Type 1 diabetes were white, but the new report says that the prevalence has also increased in black and Latino youth.<br />
Many minority youth are less likely to control their high blood sugar and will have more complications like eye disease, kidney disease, heart disease, and amputations, said Dr. Dana Dabela, the lead author of the study and a professor of epidemiology and pediatrics at the Colorado School of Public Health.<br />
Traditionally, Type 2 diabetes has affected adults, but the new study reported increases among black, white, and Latino children.<br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2014/05/04/childrens-diabetes-shows-big-increase.html">Dispatch</a><br />
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Serving Size: 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup rice per serving<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice<br />
3 Tbsp. cornstarch<br />
1 1/3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth<br />
3 Tbsp. dry sherry or fresh orange juice<br />
2 Tbsp. soy sauce (lowest sodium available)<br />
1 Tbsp. plain rice vinegar<br />
2 tsp. chili oil<br />
1 Tbsp. gingeroot, peeled and grated<br />
3 medium garlic cloves, minced<br />
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes<br />
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil<br />
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced<br />
1 cup diced red bell pepper<br />
1 8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained<br />
3/4 sliced green onions<br />
1/2 cup pecan halves, dry-roasted<br />
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine. Set aside. Cover to keep warm.<br />
2. Put the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add the broth, sherry, soy sauce, and vinegar, whisking to dissolve. Set aside.<br />
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the chili oil over high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the gingerroot and garlic for one minute, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium high. Stir in the chicken. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly browned, stirring constantly. (The chicken won't be done at this point.) Transfer to a plate. Wipe the skillet with paper towels.<br />
4. In the same skillet, still over medium-high heat, heat the sesame oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the mushrooms, bell pepper, and water chestnuts for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.<br />
5. Whisk the broth mixture. Stir it into the mushroom mixture. Stir in the chicken. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.<br />
6. Stir the green onions, pecans, and red pepper flakes into the chicken mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve over rice.<br />
This recipe is from The Go Red for Women Cookbook, published 2013 by the American Heart Association.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
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<b>Connecticut Foot Care Centers</b><br />
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A new study says that now have to worry about their brain health. According to R. Nick Bryan, M.D., Ph.D., professor of radiology at the Perleman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, "We found that patients having more severe diabetes had less brain tissue, suggesting brain atrophy. They did not seem to have more vascular disease due to the direct effect of diabetes."<br />
Researchers included 614 patients taken from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Wake Forest Medical School, Winston-Salem, NC, Columbia University, New York, NY, and Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Participants had a mean age of 62 with an average duration of the condition for 9.9 years. Researchers used MRIs to examine the patient's brain structure.<br />
Researchers discovered that patients with severe cases of diabetes had less brain tissue present in their MRI scan than those with milder cases of the condition. Even when blood pressure was kept under control the difference in brain tissue was apparent. There was also less brain tissue in patients who had diabetes for more than 15 years compared to those who had the disease for four years or less. Based on this information researchers estimate that for every ten years a person lives with diabetes, the brain is two years older in comparison to those of the same age who do not have the condition.<br />
"We found that diabetic patients have two strikes on the brain. There is the vascular effect, and now it looks as if there is a neurodegenerative insult on the brain too," said Bryan. "These results suggest that the adverse effects probably start fairly early on in the disease. They may be subtle, but they probably start early."<br />
Bryan and his research team plan on testing the effects of aggressive treatments that lower blood sugar levels in the brain, as well as monitor<br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.counselheal.com/articles/9542/20140429/diabetes-shrinks-brain-size-and-ages-brain-by-two-years.htm">Counsel & Heal</a><br />
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Serving Size: 1 slider<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
<i>Sauce</i><br />
1 tsp. olive oil<br />
1/4 cup diced onion<br />
1 medium garlic clove, minced<br />
1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste<br />
1 8-ounce cans no-salt-added tomato sauce<br />
1 tsp. dried basil, crumbled<br />
1 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled<br />
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes<br />
Cooking spray<br />
<i>Meatballs</i><br />
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef<br />
1/4 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)<br />
1/4 cup diced onion<br />
1 Tbsp. minced pine nuts<br />
1 Tbsp. dried parsley, crumbled<br />
1 Tbsp. fat-free milk<br />
2 medium garlic cloves, minced<br />
1/2 tsp. pepper<br />
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes<br />
1 large egg, lightly beaten with a fork<br />
12 whole-wheat slider or dinner rolls (lowest sodium available)<br />
12 fresh basil leaves<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high high, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook 1/4 cup onion for about 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in the tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.<br />
2. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Lightly spray the broiler pain and rack with cooking spray.<br />
3. In a medium bowl, using your hands or a spoon, gently combine the meatball ingredients except the egg. Don't overwork the mixture or it will become too compact and the meatballs will be heavy. Gently work in the egg. Shape into 12 1/2-inch balls (about 1 1/2 teaspoons each). Transfer to the broiler rack.<br />
4. Broil the meatballs about 4 inches from the heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are browned. Turn over. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center. Drain on paper towels.<br />
5. Stir the meatballs into the sauce.<br />
6. Just before serving, split open the rolls and toast them. Place 1 basil leaf on the bottom half of each roll. Top with 1 meatball and 2 tablespoons of sauce. Put the tops of the rolls on the sliders.<br />
This recipe is from The Go Red for Women Cookbook, published 2013 by the American Heart Association.<br />
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an <a href="http://www.ctfootcare.com/appointment.html">appointment</a>.<br />
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In women who had gestational diabetes, those who increased their exercise by at least 20 minutes per day after giving birth had half the long-term risks of women who didn't change their activity levels.<br />
"This is kind of a hopeful message because they may think they are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, but this shows they shouldn't give up," said Dr. Cuilin Zhang. "Exercise more. It can help."<br />
Zhang, the lead author in the study is from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Rockville, MD.<br />
Gestational diabetes typically affects older, heavier, and non-white women, affecting between 2 and 10 percent of all US pregnancies. They experience symptoms similar to Type 2 diabetes, including increased thirst and the urge to urinate. If gestational diabetes isn't controlled during pregnancy, it puts babies at risk of being born earlier and heavier than usual. It also puts pregnant women at risk for high blood pressure and preeclampsia.<br />
The condition usually disappears after childbirth, but women who have had it have an increased risk of developing diabetes, especially within the next five years.<br />
In the new study, researchers looked at 16 years' worth of data on 4,554 women who had a history of gestational diabetes. By the end of the study period, 635 developed type 2 diabetes.<br />
Using behaviors like exercise and time spent watching television, researchers were able to calculate a women's risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<br />
In the 1/5 of women who exercised the least 19 percent developed diabetes later on, compared to 9 percent of the top 1/5 of women who exercised the most.<br />
For every additional 100 minutes of exercise women added per week, the risk for developing diabetes fell by 9 percent.<br />
Watching television was tied to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Women who watched between 11 and 20 hours of TV a week had 1.4 times the diabetes risk of women who watched 0 to 5 hours a week. This however does not mean that watching television is the source of the problem, said the authors in the JAMA Internal Medicine article. In general, it means that women who watch more television tend to be less healthy than those who don't.<br />
The researchers caution that this data does not apply to all women in the United States- most of their data came from white women.<br />
Zhang said that the goal of their research was to identify how medicine, lifestyle, and genetics come together to influence risk among women with a history of gestational diabetes.<br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-pregnancy-diabetes-fitness-20140519,0,6019117.story">Chicago Tribune</a><br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
2 minced garlic cloves<br />
1/4 cup lime juice<br />
1 Tbsp. white cooking wine<br />
2 Tbsp. grated lime peel<br />
1 tsp. honey<br />
1 Tbsp. dried dill<br />
nonstick vegetable cooking spray<br />
4 6 oz. (24 oz.) salmon fillets<br />
4 cups broccoli<br />
1 cup cauliflower florets<br />
1 cup sliced carrots<br />
1 cup long-grain brown rice, cooking according to directions, without salt or fat<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1.Preheat grill or broiler to medium heat. In a small saucepan add olive oil and minced garlic. Cook 1 minute and stir in lime juice, cooking wine, grated lime peel, and honey. Remove from heat and stir in dill.<br />
2. Brush salmon with olive oil mixture. Spray grill or broiler pan with nonstick vegetable cooking spray. Grill or broil salmon 3 to 4 minutes per side, basting occasionally and turning, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.<br />
3. Meanwhile, steam broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots and serve with hot brown rice.<br />
This recipe is from <a href="http://www.cornerstones4care.com/">Cornerstones4Care</a><br />
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The largest declines were seen in rates of heart attacks and death from high blood sugar, which fell more than 60 percent from 1990 to 2010.<br />
"This is the first really credible, reliable data that demonstrates all of the efforts at reducing risk have paid off," said Dr. David M. Nathan, director of the Diabetes Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, who was not affiliated with with the study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. "Given that diabetes is the chronic epidemic of this millennium, this is a very important finding."<br />
During the period of the study the number of diabetics nearly tripled and is currently up to 26 million. The majority of the increase came from Type 2 diabetes, which is related to obesity. More than 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at high-risk for developing the disease.<br />
Researchers credit the decline with years of efforts to improve the health of patients with the disease. Doctors have improved their treatments for the disease, including medications to control blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. Efforts to better educate patients have also improved the lives of diabetics, as well as providers tracking the progress of their patients.<br />
Edward W. Gregg, a senior epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and lead author of the study, said the research team used four federal data sets: the National Health Interview Survey, the National Hospital Discharge Survey, the United States Renal Data System, and Vital Statistics. The study included hundreds of thousands of diabetics who had heart attacks, and thousands who died from high blood sugar.<br />
"This is the first time we've put the full spectrum together over a long period of time," said Dr. Gregg. Heart attacks, which used to be the most common complication, fell to the level of strokes, which also fell.<br />"We were a bit surprised by the magnitude of the decrease in heart attack and stroke," he said.<br />
As well as the number of heart attacks and death by high blood sugar dropping, the rates of strokes and lower extremity amputations fell by half. Rates for final stage kidney failure fell about 30 percent. The study did not look at blindness.<br />
Declines in complications began in 1995 and continued over time. Improved blood sugar control made a difference in reducing the rates of amputations and end-stage kidney disease. Decreased smoking and the use of statins to lower cholesterol and other medications to control blood pressure also helped with declines in heart attacks and strokes. <br />
While heart attacks declined for the whole population, those without diabetes saw a decline of 31 percent since 1990 and those with diabetes had a 68 percent drop.<br />
Since cardiovascular disease is typically what kills the most people with diabetes, the focus has shifted to treating those conditions, said Dr. Joel Zonszein, director of the Clinical Diabetes Center at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Now there are medications not available in the past that can also help protect the kidneys and prevent or postpone kidney failure.<br />
Dr. Nathan says that even though the average person faces fewer risks for complications, diabetes is still a growing epidemic.<br />
"There's nothing else in the world that's increasing as fast as the rate of diabetes," he said. "As a society, we are still facing an enormous burden."<br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/17/health/diabetes-complications-show-sharp-decline-report-finds.html?_r=0">New York Times</a><br />
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Makes: 9<br />
Serving Size: 1/9 recipe<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
Non-stick cooking spray<br />
4 Tbsp. Splenda Sugar Blend<br />
1 1/2 Tbsp. whole wheat flour<br />
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon<br />
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract<br />
6 cups frozen (partially thawed) or fresh blueberries<br />
1 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked<br />
1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds<br />
1/3 cup chopped walnuts<br />
4 Tbsp. melted Smart Balance Light margarine<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.<br />
2. Combine 2 Tbsp. of the Splenda, flour, 1 tsp. of the cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well. Fold in the blueberries until the fruit is evenly coated. Spoon into the baking dish.<br />
3. Combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm.<br />
This recipe is from <a href="http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2011/mar/recipes/splendid-blueberry-crisp.html">Diabetes Forecast Magazine</a><br />
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"Our study found having diabetes posed a significant barrier to breast cancer screening even after considering a woman's socioeconomic status, a known contributor to disparities in care among women," said Lorraine Lipscombe, MD of Women's College Hospital.<br />
Research was conducted at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences and Women's College Hospital in Canada. In this population-based study, researchers looked at the influence of diabetes and lower socioeconomic status on mammography rates in 504,288 women aged 50 to 69 years (188,759 with diabetes, 315,529 without diabetes).<br />
They analyzed the likelihood of at least one screening in women with diabetes within a 36-month period, beginning January 1, 1999, their 50th birthday, or 2 years after a diabetes diagnosis- which ever variable occurred last. The results were compared to women the same age without diabetes during the same period, with adjustments made for socioeconomic status based on neighborhood income and other demographic and clinical variables.<br />
Out of the 504,288 women, 321,564, or 63.8 percent had a mammogram. Women with diabetes were significantly less likely to have a mammogram, even after adjusting for socioeconomic status and other factors. Even those from the highest socioeconomic status were among those with the lowest mammography rates.<br />
"Managing the demands of a chronic condition such as diabetes is challenging for many women, leaving other preventative actions, like screening for cancer, to fall by the wayside," Lipscombe said.<br />
The findings also included that 61.1 percent of women who had a mammogram were screened through physician referral, and 38.9 percent were screened through the Ontario Breast Cancer Screening Program. No matter what service the women used, the rate of mammograms among diabetic women still remained significantly lower than their non-diabetic counterparts.<br />
"Programs that offer incentives and reminders for cancer screenings or allow for self-referral may help to ensure all women are getting their mammograms when they need them the most," Lipscombe said.<br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/practice-management/news/online/%7B3dabb1b1-3bec-463e-9236-b12e8aa33ab1%7D/women-with-diabetes-less-likely-to-undergo-mammogram-screening">Healio</a><br />
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Makes: 4<br />
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast<br />
Preparation Time: 15 minutes<br />
Cooking Time: 17 minutes<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
4 (4 oz.) <b> </b>boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
4 slices fresh tomato (1/4 inch thick)<br />
4 sun-dried tomato halves<br />
2 Tbsp. grated fresh Parmesan cheese<br />
1 1/2 Tbsp. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese<br />
8 fresh basil leaves<br />
1/2 tsp. kosher salt<br />
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper<br />
Olive oil cooking spray<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Coat a grill rack from an outdoor gas grill with cooking spray and set it 6 inches from the heat source. Preheat the grill to medium high.<br />
2. To butterfly the chicken breasts, lay each breast on a cutting board and use a knife held parallel to the cutting board. Make a cut down the length of one long side of the breast and continue slicing the breast into two twin halves across the width. Do not cut completely through the outer edge. Open the breast and layer a slice of fresh tomato, a sun-dried tomato half, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and 2 basil leaves. Secure the chicken around the filling with 1 to 2 toothpicks. Sprinkle the outside of each breast with salt and pepper. Spray each breast lightly with olive oil cooking spray.<br />
3. Put the chicken breasts on the grill, and grill for about 15 to 17 minutes or until cooked through, turning the breasts occasionally so that they cook evenly.<br />
This recipe is from <a href="http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2013/jun/recipes/grilled-chicken-parmesan.html">Diabetes Forecast</a>. <br />
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The new study compared the diets of those who developed diabetes and those who did not have the disease. Better results may have been gathered by randomly assigning participants to eat varying amounts of protein.<br />
The findings however do coincide with previous studies.<br />
"Several previous studies have found that higher intake of total protein, especially animal protein, as associated with long-term risk of developing diabetes," said Dr. Frank Hu of of Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. Hu was not associated with the new study, which researched prevention of diabetes through diet and lifestyle.<br />
Researchers examined data from a large study comprising eight European countries over 12 years. The study included information such as diet, physical activity, height, weight, and waist circumference. Researchers followed that data to see who developed diabetes.<br />
The research team was led by Monique van Nielen of Wageningen University in the Netherlands, who selected 11,000 people with diabetes and 15,000 people without diabetes.<br />
Typically study participants ate 90 grams of protein per day. Those ate more animal proteins had a higher weight-to-height ratio and ate more fiber and cholesterol than those who ate less.<br />
For every additional 10 grams of protein participants ate every day was linked to a six percent increased risk for developing diabetes.<br />
Participants were divided into five groups based on the amount of protein they ate each day and researchers found that those who ate the most protein per day, 111 grams, were 17 percent more likely to develop diabetes than the group that ate the less, 72 grams.<br />
Those who ate the most animal protein, 78 grams per day, had a 22 percent greater chance of developing diabetes than those who ate the least, 36 grams.<br />
This association was the highest among obese women. Plant proteins however, were not linked to diabetes.<br />
"In other studies, plant protein sources such as nuts, legumes, and whole grains have been associated with lower risk of diabetes," Hu said. "Therefore, replacing red meat and processed meat with plant sources of protein is important for diabetes prevention."<br />
However, it's just as important to pay attention to quantity as it is the type of protein.<br />
"Pay attention to both quantity and food sources of protein," Hu said. Those with a family history of diabetes should limit red meat consumption and replace it instead with nuts, legumes, or whole grains.<br />
Reference: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/14/us-animal-protein-diabetes-idUSBREA3D1HV20140414">Reuter</a><br />
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Makes: 4<br />
Serving Size: 1 burger<br />
Preparation Time: 25 minutes<br />
Cooking Time: 6 minutes<br />
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
1 b. salmon fillet, skinned, with any bones removed<br />
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs<br />
2 Tbsp. finely minced red bell pepper<br />
2 Tbsp. finely minced red onion<br />
1 Tbsp. finely minced cilantro<br />
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce<br />
1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger<br />
2 tsp. canola or vegetable oil<br />
4 small whole wheat burger buns, toasted<br />
4 sliced tomato<br />
4 romaine lettuce leaves<br />
<b>Preparation</b><br />
1. Add one quarter of the salmon to the food processor. Process the salmon until it is like a paste. Add to a bowl. Chop the remaining salmon by hand into small pieces, and add them to the salmon paste.<br />
2. Add the bread crumbs, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, soy sauce, and ginger to the salmon and mix very gently. Handling the salmon mixture gently, form it into 4 patties. Place the patties on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.<br />
3. Remove the salmon burger patties from the refrigerator and let them stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Add the oil and heat to medium-high.<br />
4. Add the salmon burger patties and cook them for about 3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.<br />
5. Serve the burgers on the buns with the tomato and lettuce.<br />
This recipe is from <a href="http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2013/jun/recipes/dad-s-fresh-salmon-burgers.html">Diabetes Forecast</a>.<br />
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