The Sweet Diabetic

Quick Veggie & Beef Noodle Bowl recipe

What You Need

1/4 cup KRAFT Light CATALINA Dressing

1 lb.  boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips

2 cups each sliced carrots, bok choy and red peppers

1 can  (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth

1 tsp. each ground ginger and garlic powder

2 cups  hot cooked angel hair pasta

Make It

 

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add meat and carrots; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until meat is done.

ADD bok choy, peppers, broth and seasonings; mix well. Bring just to boil, stirring occasionally.

SERVE over pasta.

via www.kraftrecipes.com

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.

Phytonutrient Compound in Celery, Peppers Reduces Age-Related Memory Deficits

 

 







 

A diet rich in the plant compound
  luteolin reduces age-related
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  related memory deficits by
  directly inhibiting the release
  of inflammatory molecules in
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Do Cholesterol Drugs Raise Blood Sugar? - The People's Pharmacy®

The official prescribing information for both Lipitor and Crestor mention elevated blood sugar as a possible side effect. A large study of over 17,000 patients (the Jupiter Trial) reported a higher incidence of diabetes in the subjects taking Crestor (New England Journal of Medicine, Nov. 20, 2008).

Researchers are not sure whether this is a real complication of statin-type drugs or just a coincidence. In the meantime, it is still important to control cholesterol since both it and diabetes can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

via www.peoplespharmacy.com

Personally, my intuition has been telling me that the Simvastatin is raising my blood sugar. I was very happy to find this article. I am printing it off to show my doctor. I'm not the only one who feels this way.

I'm going to ask for a different statin. I like my doctor's approach of preventive health care. I feel I have to listen to my body and worth with him though.

No one is a better advocate for my health than me.

Don't be afraid to talk with your doctor about what your inner voice is telling you.

Sherry

Diabetes Living » Blog Archive » Breast Cancer & Metformin (Glucophage)

 

Metformin, also known as Glucophage, has become the most commonly prescribed oral medication for the treatment of diabetes. Previous laboratory and public health studies have suggested that metformin may also be able to suppress cancer cell proliferation, and to reduce the risk of death due to cancer. However, thus far, there has been very little direct clinical research evidence available to support this hypothesis.

Will Avandia Be Pulled from the Market? - CBS Evening News - CBS News

(CBS)  The contentious meeting began with what can only be called an understatement from the FDA.

Skin Color Gives Clues To Health ...

Researchers from the universities of Bristol and St. Andrews in the United Kingdom have found that the color of a person's skin affects how healthy and therefore attractive they appear;  They've found that diet may be crucial to achieving the most desirable complexion.

Regular Coffee Drinking May Reduce Diabetes ...

Regular coffee drinking may
reduce levels of inflammatory
markers linked to diabetes,
according to new findings.

A New Diet Plan? Brown Fat and Cold Temperatures

 

Three newly released studies were published in the April 9th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine detailing research that has determined that brown fat still exists in adults and can actually burn calories when activated through cold temperatures.

Nighttime Hypoglycemia :: Diabetes Self-Management

Could this be the cause your nightmares and mine?