http://diabetes.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-01-30T03:48:00Z Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/people-with-type-2-diabetes-lazy-and-undisciplined.htm <p>As a person with type 2 diabetes, I am well aware of the stereotypes and erroneous beliefs about my disease:</p> <ul> <li>I must have type 2 diabetes because I brought it upon myself eating chips 24/7 on the couch while watching TV. </li> <li>I must not diet or exercise as much as I say I do, because otherwise I would be a waif. </li> <li>I should "just" be able to give up all carbs and sweets. </li> <li>I should "just" be able to exist on four lettuce leaves a day and a cherry tomato. </li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/people-with-type-2-diabetes-lazy-and-undisciplined.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/people-with-type-2-diabetes-lazy-and-undisciplined.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:31:14 +0000 2012-01-30T05:31:14Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/diabetes-lifestyle-changes.htm <p>Did you know that lifestyle changes are more powerful than medications?&#160; In addition, diabetes is a disease that is not made up of just one symptom (high blood sugar).&#160; We often deal with high triglycerides, high blood pressure, high insulin levels, and other conditions.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/diabetes-lifestyle-changes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/diabetes-lifestyle-changes.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:48:00 +0000 2012-01-30T03:48:00Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/kale-for-a-healthy-diabetes-lifestyle.htm <p>My refrigerator's vegetable drawers are usually brimming with bunches of kale and kale drying in a strainer on the counter.&#160; Kale grows in pots in my back yard.&#160; I use it in juice, purees, stir fries, salads, soups, and egg scrambles.&#160; I love kale because I just plain feel good when I eat it.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/kale-for-a-healthy-diabetes-lifestyle.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/30/kale-for-a-healthy-diabetes-lifestyle.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:10:43 +0000 2012-01-30T02:10:43Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/1325.htm <p>Eating less animal fat and cholesterol might decrease a woman's risk for gestational diabetes in pregnancy. Eat too much, and the risk almost doubles.&#160; This is according to a recent study from the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/1325.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/1325.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:10:06 +0000 2012-01-29T22:10:06Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/you-have-sugar-diabetes.htm <p>Have you heard this?&#160; Maybe you heard someone say they had it.&#160; It's an occasional oddity I have encountered and didn't have a clue where the term came from or exactly what it meant.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/you-have-sugar-diabetes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/you-have-sugar-diabetes.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:53:13 +0000 2012-01-29T19:53:13Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/corn-versus-flour-tortilla-smackdown.htm <p>Our days are full of little choices that can make a big difference. Over time those decisions can add up with either positive or negative results.</p> <p>Living in Tucson, Arizona and being part of a family that has been here for hundreds of years, Mexican food all around me is just a given.&#160; I have to make the "corn or flour" tortillas decision at least once a week.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/corn-versus-flour-tortilla-smackdown.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/29/corn-versus-flour-tortilla-smackdown.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:36:26 +0000 2012-01-29T19:36:26Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/18/advice-to-paula-deen-from-someone-with-20-years-of-diabetes-under-their-belt.htm <p><img class=" alignright" title="Paula Deen" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/diabetes/1/0/L/9/-/-/129108248.jpg" alt="Paula Deen" width="116" height="175" /></p> <p>Paula Deen, the famous 64-year-old television queen of decadent southern cooking, revealed on the Today Show yesterday that she has type 2 diabetes after years of rumor and speculation.&#160; She has had diabetes for three years and made the announcement the same day her diabetes website was announced.&#160; This is a website sponsored by a pharmaceutical company (<span id="articleText">Novo Nordisk)</span> that is paying her to be a spokesperson to peddle a diabetes drug (Victoza).&#160; Her two sons are also being reimbursed for their endorsements and one son has started a new cooking show on the Cooking Network featuring lighter versions of his mom's recipes.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/18/advice-to-paula-deen-from-someone-with-20-years-of-diabetes-under-their-belt.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2012/01/18/advice-to-paula-deen-from-someone-with-20-years-of-diabetes-under-their-belt.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:03:53 +0000 2012-01-18T23:03:53Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/celebrating-new-years-with-alcohol-and-type-2-diabetes.htm <p>As the countdown to the New Year draws near, you might find yourself celebrating with liquid spirits on New Years Eve.&#160; Learn the facts about alcohol and diabetes.&#160; Make use of safety tips and learn serving sizes to ensure you are smart while you celebrate.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/celebrating-new-years-with-alcohol-and-type-2-diabetes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/celebrating-new-years-with-alcohol-and-type-2-diabetes.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:59:19 +0000 2011-12-31T08:59:19Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/a-diabetes-comic-and-mobile-app.htm <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/diabetes/1/0/I/9/-/-/itsuptoyou.jpg" alt="" width="149" height="246" /></p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona collaborated with local popular Native American artist <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.ryanhunasmith.com/">Ryan Huna Smith</a> to develop a comic book and digital mobile app to help educate teens about type 2 diabetes and behaviors that could reduce risk.&#160; Smith was chosen for his exciting artwork that blends traditional Native American subjects and themes with main-stream comic book style.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/a-diabetes-comic-and-mobile-app.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/a-diabetes-comic-and-mobile-app.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:05:45 +0000 2011-12-31T08:05:45Z http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/new-goals-for-2012.htm <p>The beginning of the New Year is around the corner.&#160; Hopefully you take this time to think about what you can do to improve your health and quality of life.</p> <p>Diabetes is a complicated disease that effects all bodily systems. As you ponder setting new goals or resolve to work harder in a particular area, here are some links to simple advice for better control.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/new-goals-for-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://diabetes.about.com/b/2011/12/31/new-goals-for-2012.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:25:44 +0000 2011-12-31T06:25:44Z