ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) —
Victory can take many shapes in the fight against diabetes, from
overcoming daily food temptations to making it as a professional
basketball player. Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the
American Diabetes Association, offers many such stories in its March
issue.
Forward Motion: NBA player Gary Forbes didn’t broadcast his type 1
diabetes when he was first diagnosed as a college student. But now
the Toronto Raptors forward considers it part of his personal and
professional identity — and hopes others do, too. The magazine takes
a look at how Forbes manages his diabetes on and off the court, as
well as his recent work with the Association to raise awareness of
type 2 diabetes among African Americans and young people.
From One to the Next: Pancreas transplants have been around for
almost half a century, but the past decade has seen dramatic
improvements in this surgical solution to diabetes management,
reserved for those who have exceptional difficulty managing their
disease. Diabetes Forecast explores the advances that have allowed
more people to stay diabetes-free and healthy longer.
Temptation Strikes: Humans are programmed to crave the trifecta of
fat, salt and sugar — and the food industry knows just how to keep
them coming back for more. This article looks at how to end the
mindless eating that leads to overweight and obesity.
Caregiver Confidential: This brand-new column, for people who help
take care of those with diabetes, explores ways to provide a support
system when a loved one seems to be ignoring his or her self-care.
Making Strides: It’s easy to dismiss, but walking is one of the
easiest and most cost-effective forms of exercise and provides many
health benefits, among them a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes, heart
disease and dementia. The magazine lists four ways to get more blood
glucose-lowering power out of a simple walking workout, plus tips for
proper form.
Kind-to-Kidneys Meal Planning: People with diabetes are used to meal
plans that count carbohydrates and saturated fat, but kidney disease
adds to the foods-to-monitor list. A renal meal plan can help make
treatments more effective; this article outlines several important
nutrients to consider and how to customize your eating plan for
kidney health.
Additional exciting features and columns in the March 2012 issue of
Diabetes Forecast include:
-- Superfood recipes starring vitamin-rich spring greens.
-- Understanding morning blood glucose highs and tips for overcoming
them.
-- Makeover favorite: The Diabetes Forecast food editor presents
better-for-you banana bread.
-- Studying women's genes to unravel the relationship between diabetes
and polycystic ovary syndrome, plus better ways to treat PCOS.
Diabetes Forecast has been America’s leading diabetes magazine for more
than 60 years, offering the latest news on diabetes research and
treatment to provide information, inspiration and support to people
with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight
to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those
affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure
and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities;
provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those
denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission
is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all
people affected by diabetes. For more information, please call the
American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or
visit
www.diabetes.org . Information from both these sources is
available in English and Spanish.
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Anna Baker
703-549-1500 ext. 2090
anbaker@diabetes.org
SOURCE: American Diabetes Association
mailto:anbaker@diabetes.org
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