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November 2004 Issue
Are Diet Sweeteners Really Safe For Diabetics?
I think you already know my answer to this question - which is NO! Every case of diabetes is different. Diabetes may be a common disease these days, but it is still misunderstood. Most people think diabetes is simply a disease that means you just can't eat sugar. The artificial... Continue Reading
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Net Carb Alert For Diabetics
"Net carb" is a new catchword these days for people "watching their carb intake." It means that the carbs from fiber don't count in your total carb intake, which is a good thing for the weight conscious consumer. But it doesn't work the same for a diabetic - "net carb"... Continue Reading
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Controlling Diabetes The Natural Way
There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be treated effectively through a combination of diet, exercise and the proper medication. While Type II diabetes can initially be controlled through diet and exercise alone, Type I diabetes requires insulin as well as diet and exercise modifications. Making Exercise Part... Continue Reading
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Did You Know?
* Salmon, which like humans, produces a hormone called calcitonin that helps regulate calcium and decreases bone loss. For osteoporosis patients, taking salmon calcitonin, which is 30 times more potent than that secreted by the human thyroid gland, inhibits the activity of specialized bone cells called osteoclasts that absorb bone... Continue Reading
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Healthy Recipe
November's Healthy Recipe is from Prevention Guide: Outsmart Diabetes Cookbook Penne with Salmon and Roasted Vegetables 12 oz penne pasta 2 lb leeks 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips ¼ c chicken broth 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried thyme, crushed 1/4 tsp freshly... Continue Reading
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Safety Alerts/Government Recalls
American Standard Companies Has Recalled Trane and American Standard Accessory Electric Heaters Reason: Overheating of the wiring in the accessory heater can lead to wall thermostat fires. Distribution: Nationwide. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vintage Pharmaceuticals Has Recalled Perphenazine Tablets Reason: Impurities/Degradation Products. Distribution: Nationwide. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kids II Has Recalled Children's Mirror Books Reason:... Continue Reading
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