The Sweet Diabetic

Paula Deen Takes Victoza For Type 2 Diabetes. So What Is It?

If you are like me, when you heard Paula Deen was a Type 2 Diabetic, you Googled her perscription ... Victoza.  I thought it sounded very hopeful until I read the "Important Safety Information".  Personally, I would have a long discussion with my doctor before taking it.  Laboratory tests have shown that Victoza can cause thyroid cancer.

Here is the product information from http://www.Victoza.com .  Please make an informed decision on any diabetes medication you choose to take.  You must be your own advocate.

Sherry

Bountiful Barley (dLife.com)

Some are toughting barley as the diabetic "rice".  I don't know about you but just because something looks similar doesn't mean it's the same ... think of cauliflower and potatoes.  That being said, I do think barley is tasty, especially in soups.  You'll just have to try it and then form your own opinion.

Here's a snippet from an article at dLife.com.  The link to the full article is at the end.

Wilford Brimley's Diabetes Rap

This is a humorous video for you today.  Wilford Brimley's Diabetes Rap will make you smile.  We've all seen his commericials and this pokes a little fun at them.

Enjoy!

How extreme heat affects the body - latimes.com

This extreme heat here in the Midwest is melting me.  I feel sluggish, tired, and generally not good.  I know diabetes doesn't help the situation in my case.  I've found an article from the LA Times that I think you'll find informative.

Be well, my friends.

Sherry

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Gastroparesis And Diabetes

What if I have diabetes and gastroparesis?

The primary treatment goals for gastroparesis related to diabetes are to improve stomach emptying and regain control of blood glucose levels. Treatment includes dietary changes, insulin, oral medications, and, in severe cases, a feeding tube and parenteral nutrition.

I'm A Person, Not A Condition

 

Yesterday, I went for my diabetic eye exam.  The staff was very friendly, but they referred to me as "the diabetic" instead of by my name.  That is one of my greatest pet peeves about being diabetic.

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Mexican Cobb Salad

This sounds pretty good to me and it's great for those hot summer days when we don't want to cook.

Mediterranean Diet ... Proven Beneficial Effects For Cardiovascular Health & Wellness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects
  not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its
  individual components including waist circumference,
  HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood

  pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a
  new study published in March 2011 issue of the Journal of
  the American College of Cardiology.

Trimming Toenails: The Basics

Caring for our feet is one of the many things we diabetics must be vigilant about.  From time to time I like to post about trimming our toenails.  After I lost my left big toe, this became a big fearful issue for me.  In retrospect I believe an ingrown toenail was a contributing factor to my toe amputation.  So, here's a little refresher for us.

Diabetic Friendly Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs

 

I was looking for something tasty to cook that I haven't tried before and ran across this slow cooker recipe for French onion meatballs from Betty Crocker.  I thought maybe you might like to try it too.

Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs

Boost up the flavor of frozen meatballs with instant soup mix and other simple ingredients.

Prep Time

10

Minutes

Total Time

4:40

Hrs:Mins

Makes

18

servings