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Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes- 2013
In case anyone is interested...Here is the updated standards of practise for the treatment of diabetes in healthcare for 2013 from the ADA. These are the standards by which medical professionals like Dr.'s, RD's and CDE's whom work with the diabetic population in the US are encouragd to practise. You can click on "full…
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Nutrition Rec's and Interventions for Diabetes 2013 ADA
In case you are interested...Here is the current 2013 Position Paper from the ADA for Nutrition Management of Diabetes. **Keep in mind when reading this, it is meant and therefore written for, clinician use and therefore may not be a good practical use tool for the general public. I say this because people may tend to pck…
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Black Bean, Sweet Potato, Stout Chili
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili A kinda, sorta, recipe…Created by GDD,RD,LD 12/19/11 Ingredients: 3 cans Frijoles Negros (don’t drain) 3 large or 4 medium sweet potatoes (pealed/cut into 1” cubes) 2 Bell Peppers (chopped) 2 fresh jalapeño peppers (seeds removed and diced fine) 2 onions (chopped) 5-7 cloves garlic (diced)…
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How calorie restriction affects longevity: Some science
An interesting article regarding study conducted on the possible positive effect of a calorie restricted and "ketogenic" diet on reducing oxidative cell damage...Research has shown that reducing calories increases longevity but the mechanism for this effect is not known.…
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Effects of cinnamon on postprandial glucose (abstract)
As a RD and CDE, I am always staying UTD on current research in diabetes management. Of particular interest to me, however, is research in the area of "functional foods" and foods with natural glucose lowering properties. Cinnamon is such a food that has been well studied and has shown to be a natural way to help lower…
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She just ERKS me!
Ever meet someone and they just rub you the wrong way the minute you lay eyes on them or hear them speak? This happens to me from time to time and I think it's because I have a sort of sixth sense about people. I can tell pretty quickly if someone is genuine or not. I sometimes think, well maybe if I get to know them a…
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Triathlon training and weight management
Any triathletes out there?? I am pretty new to the sport and have really struggled with maintaining the energy levels to do long distance and speed training while trying not to gain weight. I have made tremendous gains in my bike leg and swim over the past year, but in the process managed to gain 15 lbs. As a consequence,…
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Destination Spas?
I am dreaming and planning my next vacation...which may be alone as my last one was. All my friends are married or have kids or can't afford to go on nice trips...So I just go alone some times! :) I am thinking about a destination spa trip....What places have you been to and which ones would you recommend for a single girl…
