ALEXANDRIA, VA, Aug 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) —
In 1923, the New York Times proclaimed, with the discovery of
insulin, that diabetes had been cured. While insulin is indeed a
medical miracle that has saved countless lives, it did not turn out
to be a true cure, as diabetes remains a chronic disease that can
last a lifetime. The September issue of Diabetes Forecast, the
consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, seeks an
answer to the question, what will it really take to end diabetes?
Pushing for a Cure examines where things currently stand in the quest
for a cure and looks at how researchers are working on a variety of
innovative cure approaches from vaccines to beta cells to surgery. To
help make this a reality in the not-too-distant future, researchers
must understand diabetes and the differences in origin of type 1 and
type 2. “To cure type 1, we’ll have to deal with the immune system,”
Pedro Herrera, PhD, professor at the University of Geneva in
Switzerland, tells Diabetes Forecast. “The human body has evolved to
fight a great diversity of enemies.” For type 2, researchers are not
only working towards a cure, but huge promise has also been shown in
finding ways to put diabetes into remission through weight-loss
surgery.
Learn more about the push for a cure in the September issue of
Diabetes Forecast along with these exciting features and
information-filled articles:
A Fresh Voice: American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox not only
learned how to wow the judges during the reality show’s ninth season,
but she also discovered the importance of diabetes control. Diabetes
Forecast catches up with Bowersox about her struggles of living with
diabetes while going through the American Idol experience, how she
learned about better managing her health and her desire to spread
hope about diabetes through music.
The Problem of Pounds: As waistlines continue to grow across the
country, Diabetes Forecast explores the basics of obesity and its
causes. Discover the proven ways to lose pounds and maintain a
healthy weight, lowering your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Change is never easy, but Diabetes Forecast gives you advice on how
you can get down to size and lead a longer, healthier life.
A Dose of TLC: Some of our fondest food memories come from the foods
that bind us together: comfort foods. Take a tour around the world
and discover the foundation of great cooking with Diabetes Forecast
Food Editor Robyn Webb’s new cookbook, The Diabetes Comfort Food
Cookbook. It’s full of recipes that strike the perfect balance
between what you need to eat for good health and what will make your
taste buds dance with delight.
Smart Snacking: Snacking doesn’t have to be a bad thing, and it
certainly doesn’t have to be associated with junk food. In fact,
smart snacking can help with weight loss and keep your blood glucose
steady. Diabetes Forecast has the healthy, grab-and-go snacks you
need, including deviled eggs and fun popcorn recipes, for anytime you
want to fill up on fewer calories.
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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Contact:
Lauren Gleason
703-549-1500 ext. 2622
lgleason@diabetes.org
SOURCE: American Diabetes Association
mailto:lgleason@diabetes.org
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