Half the U.S. Has Diabetes or Prediabetes

example, among the people with diabetes, 36.4 percent were undiagnosed. Of those that were undiagnosed, non-Hispanic Asians and Hispanic participants were the highest percentage. Also the amount of people with…

endocrine gland

(EN-doh-krin): a group of specialized cells that release hormones into the blood. For example, the islets in the pancreas, which secrete insulin, are endocrine glands….

hormone

a chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. For example, insulin is a hormone made…

Creamy Tapioca Pudding

and serve chilled. Recipe makes four servings. Nutrition information per serving (2/3-cup): Calories: 100 Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 55mg Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 6g Sodium: 146mg Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread, 1/2 Milk…

impaired fasting glucose

…a diagnosis of diabetes. IFG, also called pre-diabetes, is a level of 100 mg/dL to 125 mg/dL. Most people with pre-diabetes are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes….

Other Forms (MODY, LADA, Neonatal)

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA) Sometimes referred to as type 1.5 diabetes, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA) appears in adulthood, typically around age 30, and like type 1…

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

…Spoonful** 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted, slightly cooled 1 tablespoon fat-free milk…

Tuna Rice Pie

…flaked 3/4 cup fat-free milk 1-1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8…

Cherry Chocolate Pie

Ingredients: 1 prepared 9-inch pie shell, baked Cherry Topping Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups thawed frozen pitted tart cherries (1/2 or a 1-pound bag) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon…

Crispy Orange Roughy

…What you’ll need 1 lb fresh or frozen orange roughy or other fish fillets, 1/2 to 3/4 thick 1 med nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/2 tsp. dried thyme,…

Basil Pesto

and patted dry 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 med cloves of garlic (up to 4) 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper (optional) Instructions Step 1…

Chinese Stir Fried Peas and Greens

…used in the analysis 1 teaspoon cornstarch stirred in 1 tablespoon of water) Instructions Step 1 In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Heat peanut oil in hot…