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Regrouping for 2006
Now is a good time to check on how you are doing in your diabetes care.
"We are hopeful with a new year, and it is a good time to become recommitted to your plan,” says Mark Zipper, PhD, director of mental health services for Allina Medical Clinic. “Look at what is possible and how you can do that." Read more... |
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Working with a certified diabetes educator
One of the most valuable members of your diabetes care team is a certified diabetes educator, or CDE. These professionals can look at your situation in a nonjudgmental way and work with you to come up with solutions you feel comfortable with.
If you don't already work with a diabetes educator, your doctor should be able to recommend one. Read more... |
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Depression and diabetes: How to cope
People with diabetes experience depression much more than those who don't have diabetes. It's not clear why. But certain theories point out possibilities.
Treating depression in people with diabetes has been shown to help with blood sugar control. Getting help for one condition will help you deal with the other. Read more... |
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Your diabetes care plan
Your diabetes care plan plays an important role in managing your diabetes. It is a great reference for the types of diabetes medicines you are taking and any food or physical activity recommendations your doctor or dietitian may offer.
Review your plan on a regular basis to see how it is working and if it needs to be adjusted. If you have questions about your plan or if you don’t have one, contact your diabetes educator or doctor for help.
Physical and emotional health
Consider the following to keep your physical and emotional health at their best:
- Get active. Aerobic exercise and strength training have been shown to improve both diabetes and depression.
- Work with a health care team that you like and trust.
- Join a support group for people with diabetes.
- Learn as much as you can about your diabetes.
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Fat, cold, blood sugar and 'double diabetes'
Recent headlines reveal more links between fat intake and diabetes, cold weather and foot problems, blood sugar control and heart disease, type 2 and ‘double’ diabetes. Read the news... |
Light Denver omelet
Start your day with this delicious mixture of mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and ham. Makes two servings.
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Ingredients
- Canola cooking spray
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (or other vegetable)
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 3 ounces (1/2 cup slightly heaping) lean ham, cut into 2-inch long strips
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or other tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 eggs, separated
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Directions
- Coat a medium nonstick frying pan with canola cooking spray, and cook over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms, green pepper, green onions, and basil. Sauté about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water and cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
- Stir in ham and cherry tomatoes and cook about a minute to heat through.
- Blend egg substitute and egg yolks in medium-sized bowl, set aside.
- With mixer, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into egg-yolk mixture.
- Coat a nonstick omelet or frying pan with canola cooking spray (or use 1/2 teaspoon canola oil or canola margarine), and heat over medium-low heat.
- Spread half of egg mixture in pan.
- Heat until top looks firm (about 2 minutes). If your pan cooks hotter than normal, cook over low heat. Flip omelet over to lightly brown other side (about 1 minute).
- Fill with vegetable-ham filling and fold as desired. Remove to serving plate. Repeat with remaining egg mixture to make two fluffy omelets.
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Nutritional Information
Calories: 190 (35 percent from fat)
Carbohydrate: 9 grams
Cholesterol: 229 milligrams
Fat: 7 grams (2 grams saturated fat)
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 22 grams
Sodium: 690 milligrams
Source: Magee, E., Tell Me what to Eat if I have Diabetes, The Career Press, Franklin, New Jersey; 1999
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