Women, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk

Women, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk

Women tend to have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than men, unless they have diabetes, shows combined research from the British Regional Heart study and the British Women’s Hearth Health study. Researchers analyzed all a variety of cardiovascular risk...
Give Me 10

Give Me 10

Most patients with type 2 come into my office wanting to lose weight.  Often, their goals are lofty:  “Nurse, I really need to lose 130 lbs.”  or “Nurse, I’ve gained 80 pounds over the past decade; I need to lose it all.”  They are often frustrated and overwhelmed....
Garden Quesadillas

Garden Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 small green and/or red sweet red bell peppers, cut into thin strips 1 small red onion, cut into thin 1-inch-long strips 2 teaspoons olive oil or cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup...
Garden Quesadillas

Baked Zucchini Pancakes

About Recipe By: Ward Alper, The Decadent Diabetic Make this for: Dinner Category: Breads & Muffins This Recipe Makes: 4 Serving(s) Summary Talk about how a recipe changes year after year. This recipe started out as a way to make Latkes (Hanukah potato pancakes)...
Medication And Insulin

Medication And Insulin

Diabetes Treatment Treatment of Diabetes The goal of treatment for diabetes is to maintain blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. There are three basic treatments: 1. Diet: Changes in diet to be 30 percent fat (mostly monounsaturated fat and...