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Letter from the Editor
There has been so much attention paid to COVID-19 that we often forget that new guidelines on chronic diseases still get updated. This week the ADA released their 2021 guidelines, and they deserve kudos for taking the changes in life over the past year into consideration.
Their new guidelines focus on social strains of the pandemic, acquiring medications, doctor visits, and even how to deliver education.
Our LECOM College of Pharmacy intern, Anina Pham, has a quick and easy review of the most important parts of the new guidelines.
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Dave Joffe
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Changes include enhanced emphasis on the role of social and financial determinants in diabetes patient health.
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Did You Know? Just A Daily Handful of These Reduces Risk of Heart Disease and Lowers Blood Sugars:
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, regular consumption of nuts can decrease the prevalence of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Nuts are a powerhouse of nutrients that can help you improve your health in more ways than one. They are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, protein, unsaturated fats, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. Although nuts are high in fat, they are high in healthy fats and low in unhealthy saturated fats.
Nuts are one of the best foods for metabolic syndrome and T2D. According to a recently published study, regular consumption of nuts can decrease cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and T2D. Nuts are low in carbs and can even alleviate bad cholesterol and lowers blood sugars when they replace high carb snacks. Some of the most beneficial nuts for diabetes are:
- Almonds: Almonds generally offer many nutritional benefits, but they are incredibly beneficial for people with diabetes. Studies over the years have shown that almonds may alleviate elevated blood sugars and reduce insulin levels after meals.
- Cashews: A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that a cashew-enriched diet can reduce blood pressure and control cholesterol levels, and have a positive effect on blood glucose levels.
- Walnuts: Walnuts are a great source of fiber. They slow down the release of sugar, which helps build insulin resistance, control blood levels, and even mitigate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Pistachios: Pistachios contain healthy fats, antioxidants, fiber, and protein – all healthy for people with diabetes. They also have a low GI and include components that help relieve stress, induce sleep, and improve overall health.
- Peanuts: Rich in dietary protein, vitamin E, amino acids, polyphenolic antioxidants, and dietary fiber, peanuts are excellent options for people with diabetes. They are packed with essential B-vitamins and many other essential nutrients. With a GI index of 14, this wonder nut can help manage blood sugar. Magnesium in peanuts is also a plus.
In conclusion, nuts like almonds, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, and walnuts are suitable for people with diabetes, but you must avoid the ones with added salt or other flavors.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, December 2020
Diabetes in Control gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following pharmacy doctoral candidates in the preparation of this week’s newsletters:
Abdullah Al-Ajmi, PharmD Candidate, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Alexandria Bartley, PharmD. Candidate, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
David Clarke, PharmD Candidate, University of Colorado, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Shana Indawala, PharmD Candidate, University of South Florida Health, Taneja College of Pharmacy
Anina Pham, PharmD. Candidate, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy
Shadrielle Robbins, PharmD Candidate, South College School of Pharmacy
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