FROM THE EDITOR

Update on Diabetes and Obesity from the 3rd  Annual Conference on Obesity Click Here   Dave Joffe, Editor in Chief

Dr. Eric S. Freedland

Is Hyperglycemia the Major Culprit in Diabetes or Simply a Marker of Endothelial Dysfunction Eric S. Freedland, MD Medical Director, Zone Perfect Fresh Food Delivery

SPECIAL FEATURE

Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Assessment Recommendations for Children and Adolescents By Marilyn Porter, RD, CDE

Dr. Thomas Burke Ph.D

Dr. Burke brings you a case history from Mary Lu W. an RN, CDE, from Milwaukee, who has had Type 1 diabetes for 35 years and DPN for 5. Mary Lu shares her experience with the Anodyne Therapy System. Click Here

Shafer Monthly Feature

“Weight Matters”   Learn about Tips for Successful Weight Management and Behavior Change Tips By Sherri Shafer, R.D., CDE,

TOOLS FOR YOUR PRACTICE

A Powerpoint Presentation on “The benefits of fiber for diabetes” Click Here

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This Weeks Newsletter April 17, 2002, Issue 100 From the Editors Desk:   I was at the University of South Florida 3rd Annual Conference on Obesity, past weekend. While some of the facts on obesity were shocking, research by medical professionals like Michael Rosenbaum, MD, who shared his research into “The Regulation of Body Weight” presented new ideas to help us be more successful with our patients. Click here to read more. David Kliff shares his thoughts on Novo Nordisk’s announcement of 1st quarter results at Inside Diabetes  This weeks “Tools” for your practice is a PowerPoint presentation put together for an in-service for physicians and nurses on how fiber plays an important role in our diets  With the government’s new focus on Pre-Diabetes, Marilyn Porter brings us a very timely overview of “Assessment Recommendations for Children and Adolescents”   New Product is  “Tips on getting your patients started on Glargine Insulin” which, comes from a number of educators personal experiences.     Dr. Freedland continues his series on “Why Focusing On Intensive Glucose Control With Drugs Alone Is Counterproductive”   Our 2 year anniversary issue is only 4 weeks away. We will announce the winners of our AADE Contest, have special prizes and more.   Consider making Diabetes in Control Your home page.   Dave Joffe,  Editor-in-Chief Steve Freed Publisher 1. New Drug Holds Promise for People with Diabetes* Click Here 2.  Pioglitazone Controls Glycemia And Increases Body Mass Index Click Here  3.  ITEM Revisted: Nateglinide + Metformin = 1.4% Decrease in A1c Click Here 4.  Feds Say 70 Percent Not Exercising* Click Here 5.    Aggressive Blood Pressure Control in Diabetes Prevents Complications Click Here 6.  Diabetic Hypertensives Benefit More From Losartan Than Atenolol Click Here   7.    Acarbose Relieves Constipation in Patients with Diabetes Click Here 8.  Moderate Aerobic Exercise Has Little Effect On Insulin Sensitivity Click Here 9.  Increased Protein And Reduced Fat Has No Significant Effect On Weight Loss Among Type 2 Diabetics Click Here 10.  Inflammatory Marker Predicts Type 2 Diabetes Risk* Click Here 11.  Calcium Supplementation Improves Lipid Profile in Postmenopausal Women Click Here 12.  Misshapen Proteins Tied to Type 2 Diabetes Click Here 13.   Baby Aspirin Reduces More Than Cardiovascular Risk, try Cancer Risk Also Click Here 14.  Insulin Resistance Explained By Body Fat Accumulation Click Here 15.   Atorvastatin Lowers BP in Normolipidemic Subjects Click Here RELAXATION TRAINING AND ITS ROLE IN DIABETES AND HEALTH   Birgitta I. Rice, M.S., R.Ph., CHES     Coming Soon:  For those of you who have registered to participate, you will be receiving an Email, please watch for it.  This series of articles will provide information on the benefits of relaxation on health and wellness, with a focus on peripheral circulation problems in diabetes patients.   Click here NEWS FLASH Calcium Supplementation Improves Lipid Profile Calcium citrate supplementation significantly increases HDL cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women.  See Item #11 OPEN STUDIES FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION   NEW  Study #15 WarmFeet® Relaxation Study  (Educators who applied were notified) Will use the biofeedback assisted relaxation training program WarmFeet®, to reduce pain and/or help in improving wound healing in the feet of a population with limited peripheral blood flow?   Patient Benefits: non-invasive; it puts the patient in charge of his/her well-being; increases blood flow to the periphery of the body; increases healing; reduces pain; increases sensory function over time; may lower blood pressure; non-pharmaceutical and it does not interfere with prescribed medications.  More information and to learn how to participate click below: Over 50 educators have signed up more than 125 patients; if you are interested, act NOW!  Click Here   2 NEW STUDIES WILL BE STARTING NEXT MONTH   ITEM REVISITED Item #3 Revisited from (October 2, 2000  Issue 20) Nateglinide + Metformin = 1.4% Decrease in A1c These published results are from last year, but still very few patients have been put on the combination    Quote of the Week “Home is not where you live, but where they understand you.”   Christian Morgenstern DID YOU KNOW? Scott Verplank, PGA Golfer, has had diabetes since he was 9, and now wears a MiniMed insulin pump while playing to regulate his medication.  Click here

DIABETES NEWS FLASH

Top Diabetes Stories   New Drug Holds Promise for People with Diabetes Click Here   Feds Say 70 Percent Not Exercising Click Here   Inflammatory Marker Predicts Type 2 Diabetes Risk Click Here

FEATURE ARTICLE

No Relief in Sight! Medication Costs Continue to Rise.

INSIDE DIABETES

David Kliff shares his thoughts on Novo Nordisk’s announcement of 1st quarter results at  Inside Diabetes    David Kliff, Publisher The Diabetic Investor

Dr Richard K. Bernstein

This Months Corner: This Month, Dr. Bernstein is providing us with How to Treat Low Blood Sugars for those with Gastroparesis Check out Dr. Bernsteins Corner for Insights for Controlling Blood Sugars

DR. BRIAN P. JAKES

“Lessons learned from the development of the diabetic supplement”  Part Two Dr. Brian P. Jakes, Jr., N.D.,

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