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Higher Heart Rate May Signal Diabetes

September 30, 2021 Category :Diabetes Research 0

Having a higher-than-normal heart rate while at rest increases a middle-aged person’s risk of developing diabetes in later life, or even dying from the disease, said researchers in a study published in the medical journal Diabetes Care. » Continue Reading

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Kidney Injury and Women Mortality

September 29, 2021 Category :Diabetes Facts 0

Mild to moderate kidney damage or renal impairment is associated with an increased risk of death from all causes in women, and an increased risk of coronary artery disease in both men and women, according to a study. » Continue Reading

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Baked Crabmeat

September 28, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

This is a different version of crab cake, sinice it is baked instead of fried. The flavors come out, especially with dollop of catsup or your favorite dipping souce on top

Portions: 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Margarine

1/2 cup Onions, finely chopped

500 grams Crabmeat, all cartilage removed

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

4 pcs. Egg Whites, tiffly beaten

2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup Catsup

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Study Finds Vitamin D May Cut Diabetes Risk in Kids

September 27, 2021 Category :Diabetes Research 0

Giving young children vitamin D supplements may lower their risk of developing type 1 diabetes in later life, according to a tem of researchers from St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children in Manchester, England.

The study, published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, found that children who took vitamin D supplements were around 30% less likely to develop diabetes than those who did not. » Continue Reading

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Hypoglycemia Episodes Often Missed by Parents

September 26, 2021 Category :Diabetes Research 0

A seven-month trial conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, said that parents, more than their type 1 diabetic children, have a hard time recognizing warming signs of hypoglycemia or extremely low blood sugar levels.

Researchers found that parents missed their children’s moderate hypoglycemia 54% of the time, while children missed 41% of these episodes.

In the study, the researchers asked 61 children, aged 6 to 11, and their parents to rate hypoglycemia symtoms, estimate the child’s blood sugar level, and measure it using a survey programmed on a personal digital assistant. Study participants completed 70 of these tests over a month, then reported cases of severe hypoglycemia for the next six months. » Continue Reading

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Lower limb amputations caused by skin changes

September 25, 2021 Category :Diabetes Research 0

Lower limb amputations are a common complication in diabetes. Now, researchers from the University of Bristol in the UK have discovered why patients develop a condition which leads to amputation of the lower limbs. They say it is caused by an alteration in the skin tissue before leg ulcer develops. » Continue Reading

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Rush Hour Meals

September 24, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

In today’s fast-paced world, we usually try to think of meals that can be whipped up in a jiffy. And more often than not, these can also mean dishes that have higher fat content or are laden with cholesterol, in pursuit of tastier meals. However, cooking can always be done faster, if one is armed with some handy tips that can help diabetics and non-diabetics alike enjoy great-tasting and healthy dishes in half the time.

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Basil Pesto Fish Pasta

September 23, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 1

Yield: 8 portions

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup Basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup walnuts
  • 4 pieces garlic cloves
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, for gilling
  • 4 pieces tilapia fillet
  • 8 cups whole wheat pasta cooked

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Mushroom Brown Rice Risotto

September 22, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

Yield: 4 portions

Ingredients:

  • 2 pieces garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups brown rice, washed
  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable stock
  • 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 cups button mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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Fruit and Prawn Salad

September 21, 2021 Category :Healthy Recipes 0

Yield: 4 portions

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 pieces prawns, skinned and deveined
  • 1/2 cup seedless grapes
  • 2 pieces mandarin orange, peeled and cut into segments
  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 head lola rosa lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon muscovado sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt

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