THE DIABETIC NEWSLETTER
June 16, 2014 - Volume XV; Issue #12
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Great News for Sufferers of Nerve Pain:
2 Capsules Twice Daily Can Change Your Life.
Now is the best time to learn about an all-natural formula
with ingredients backed by many medical clinical studies.
See how these ingredients have been shown to improve
neuropathy symptoms and let you return to a normal life.
Four out of five of our customers have already
discovered how these ingredients will:
- Reduce or eliminate numbness & tingling in hands, feet &
legs
- Lessen or eliminate the pain and burning sensations
- Support & strengthen nerves and nerve linings
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve balance and coordination
Neuropathy Support Formula is a capsule you take twice daily that
uses ultra-high doses of benfotiamine(B1) and methylcobalamine
(B12) combined with a super anti-oxidant that makes
the formula 12 times more effective. No side effects.
And it's backed by our 1-year money-back guarantee
about this product and to claim your FREE trial bottle.
Limit one (1) FREE bottle per customer and per household.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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In The News - 8 news items
Feature Recipes:
- Artichoke, Shrimp, and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza
- Garlic Tiger Shrimp (w)
- Caribbean Shrimp Salad
- Cool Melon and Shrimp Salad (w)
- Kung Pao Shrimp
- Thai Shrimp Skewers (w)
- New Orleans Shrimp Creole
- Santa Fe Shrimp (w)
Diabetes 101:
- False Results from the A1C Test
- HbA1c - The 7-Percent Solution (w)
Food and Cooking:
- The Infinite Possibilities of Spinach Salad
- Mexican Spinach Salad
- Italian Spinach Dip (w)
- Chicken Spinach Casserole (w)
- Grilled Salmon and Spinach Salad (w)
Diabetes Q and A:
- How can diabetes affect the digestion?
- Gastroparesis and Diabetes (w)
Diabetes Related Explanations & Definitions
Special Sponsor's Message: Neuropathy Treatment Group
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IN THE NEWS
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Strong Link Between Depression and
Early Death Among Diabetic Seniors
Cause for 5-fold Increase in Type 2 Diabetes
in Latino Population Identified
Diabetics Using Metformin and Insulin Have
Higher Risk of Complications and Death Than
Those Taking Other Anti-Diabetic Drugs
Common Heart Drug's Link to
Diabetes Found by Researchers
Among Type 2 Diabetics: Large Increase in
Insulin Use and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Oxygen and and Diabetes: Research Shows
Connection and Possibility to Prevent or Reverse Process
Study Ties Sleep Apnea to
Development of Diabetes
Rate of Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
Higher Among Patients with Long-Term
Follow-up After Bariatric Surgery
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THIS WEEK'S RECIPES
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Artichoke, Shrimp, and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza
Yield: 8 servings (1 piece per serving)
Source: The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book
Ingredients
- 1 homemade or store-bought pizza crust
- 1 cup water-packed artichoke heart quarters, well drained
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1-1/2 cups cooked shrimp
- 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Spray a large baking sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray.
Lightly sprinkle with cornmeal, if desired.
If making the crust, transfer the dough to the pan.
Stretch and shape the dough by hand and/or with
rolling pin into a 12-or 13-inch circle or 11-by 14-inch
rectangle. If using store-bought crust, place it on the pan.
Remove and discard any coarse outer leaves from
the artichoke hearts. Coarsely chop the hearts.
Spread the pizza sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with
artichoke hearts evenly over the crust. Sprinkle on
the shrimp, then the chopped pepper. Top with cheese.
If using homemade crust, bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
If using purchased crust, bake according to package
directions, or until the pizza begins to brown at edges.
Cut into 9 rectangles or wedges and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories: 164 ; Protein: 10 g ; Fat: 3 g ;
Sodium: 559 mg; Cholesterol: 49 mg ;
Dietary Fiber: 2 g ; Sugars: 3 g ; Carbohydrates: 24 g
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat
Also Try: Garlic Tiger Shrimp
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Caribbean Shrimp Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. medium shrimp
- 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 mango, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups loosely packed (6 large) red lettuce leaves
Directions
Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large saucepan. Add shrimp
and cook until they turn pink and curl, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain
and peel. Halve shrimp crosswise, and place in a mixing bowl.
Add tomatoes, beans, mango, onion, jalapeno pepper and the
orange and lime juices. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces and divide among 4 plates.
Top each with one-fourth of the shrimp mixture and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories: 162 ; Protein: 16 g ; Fat: 2 g ;
Sodium: 294 mg; Carbohydrates: 20 g
Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 2 Lean-Meat
Also Try: Cool Melon and Shrimp Salad
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Kung Pao Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings
Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
Directions
In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, sherry,
sugar, and chili paste. Mix well and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine egg white and cornstarch.
Beat well. Add shrimp and mix well to coat. Set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3
minutes or until shrimp are opaque-pink. Add hoisin-sauce
mixture. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shrimp
are well coated. Stir in peanuts and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories: 236 ; Protein: 25 g ; Fat: 10 g ; Sodium: 223 mg;
Cholesterol: 172 mg ; Dietary Fiber: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 5 g
Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 2 Fat, 1/2 Fruit
Also Try: Thai Shrimp Skewers
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New Orleans Shrimp Creole
Yield: 6 servings (1 cup per serving)
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1-1/2 cups diced red pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced okra
- 4 cups crushed canned tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon no-added-salt tomato paste
- 1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large stockpot or kettle, heat the white wine
over medium heat until it boils slightly.
Add the onions, celery, red and green pepper,
and garlic and saute for 10 minutes.
Add the okra, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth,
cayenne pepper, paprika, celery seed, and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 5-6 minutes more until
the shrimp turn pink. Season with pepper and salt.
Serve in bowls with cooked rice if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories: 161 ; Protein: 16 g ; Fat: 1 g ;
Sodium: 607 mg; Cholesterol: 107 mg ;
Dietary Fiber: 6 g ; Sugars: 12 g ; Carbohydrates: 21 g
Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate (equals 3 vegetable), 2 Very Lean Meat, 1
Vegetable
Also Try: Santa Fe Shrimp
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DIABETES 101:
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FALSE RESULTS FROM THE A1C TEST
The A1C test can be unreliable for diagnosing or monitoring
diabetes in people with certain conditions that are known to
interfere with the results. Interference should be suspected
when A1C results seem very different from the results of
a blood glucose test.
People of African, Mediterranean, or Southeast Asian descent,
or people with family members with sickle cell anemia or a
thalassemia are particularly at risk of interference. People in
these groups may have a less common type of hemoglobin,
known as a hemoglobin variant, that can interfere with some
A1C tests. Most people with a hemoglobin variant have no
symptoms and may not know that they carry this type of hemoglobin.
Not all of the A1C tests are unreliable for people with a
hemoglobin variant. People with false results from one type
of A1C test may need a different type of A1C test for measuring
their average blood glucose level. The NGSP provides information
for health care providers about which A1C tests are appropriate
to use for specific hemoglobin variants at www.ngsp.org.
False A1C results may also occur in people with other problems
that affect their blood or hemoglobin. For example, a falsely
low A1C result can occur in people with:
- anemia
- heavy bleeding
A falsely elevated A1C result can occur in people who:
- are very low in iron, for example, those with iron deficiency
anemia
Other causes of false A1C results include:
- kidney failure
- liver disease
You may also enjoy reading:
HbA1c - The 7-Percent Solution
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FOOD AND COOKING
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The Infinite Possibilities of Spinach Salad
By Dana Jacobi
Raw spinach is so versatile that writing Fifty Shades of
Spinach Salad would be a snap. For starters, there are
three types of spinach to choose from: tender baby leaves;
larger, more flavorful flat-leaf spinach; and super-dark, curly
Savoy spinach that can be almost meaty in your salad bowl.
What do you add to raw spinach? Nearly every fruit, fresh or
dried, goes with this nutrient-dense leafy green. Try apples,
apricots, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapes, grapefruit,
mango, pears... just keep pairing your way through the
alphabet. Nuts, from almonds to walnuts, are good with
raw spinach. All kinds of seeds, too.
Of course, other vegetables work with a spinach salad.
My favorites include grape tomatoes, thinly sliced onions,
scallions, sweet peppers, sliced radishes and endive.
When I want more than a side salad, the proteins good in
spinach salad can be meaty, vegetarian or vegan.
Grilled chicken, salmon or sliced lean steak are all good.
So are canned tuna or sardines.
For vegetarians, select hard-cooked egg or small portions
of nearly any cheese think crumbled feta, sliced fresh goat
cheese, curls of Parmaggiano-Reggiano or shards of pecorino,
strips of reduced-fat Jarlsberg or cubes of sharp Cheddar.
For Caesar salad, flat-leaf spinach topped with a poached egg,
garlicky whole-wheat croutons, and a lemon-Parmesan dressing
gives this classic a nice twist. Going vegan, edamame,
marinated tofu, or bits of pan-crisped tempeh are all great
additions to make a meal-solid spinach salad.
As for dressings, the sky's the limit: creamy without the cream;
an Asian combo of rice vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil;
simple olive oil whisked with lemon juice; slightly sweet
balsamic vinaigrette; or one with a touch of raspberry vinegar.
I even like using the orange Japanese dressings that include
carrot and miso.
So far, the most unusual spinach salad I have tossed up is this
one with Mexican flavors. It includes heat from roasted poblano
pepper and crunch from corn chips, along with a shower of
crumbled feta, and a sweet-tart lime and honey dressing.
Mexican Spinach Salad
Makes 4 servings.
Dressing
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
Salad
- 3 Tbsp. raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 poblano chile pepper
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 3 Tbsp. finely crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
- 1/2 cup baked corn chips
Directions
For dressing, in small bowl, whisk honey, lime juice, vinegar
and salt until salt dissolves. Whisk in oil. Set dressing aside
for up to 1 hour, remixing it before using.
Set small, heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Add pumpkin seeds to dry pan. Slip your hand into oven mitt,
and lift pan, moving it in circular motion over heat to keep
seeds moving so they do not burn. When many seeds are
golden and some have popped, about 2 minutes, spread
them on dinner plate to cool.
Using tongs, hold pepper over open flame and turn it until
skin is charred all over, about 4 minutes. May also char
pepper under broiler or over outdoor grill. When pepper is
cool enough to handle, with your fingers, slip off charred skin.
Halve pepper lengthwise, and use small knife to remove
seeds and ribs. Chop half the pepper; set other half
aside for another use.
In large salad bowl, place spinach. Add chopped poblano. Just
before serving, pour on dressing and toss to coat spinach and
pepper. Sprinkle on toasted pumpkin seeds and feta. A few at
a time, lightly crush corn chips over salad. Toss, and divide
salad among 4 individual salad bowls.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
130 calories; 8 g total fat; 1.5 g saturated fat;
12 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g dietary fiber; 210 mg sodium
Online & Print Version:
Recipes you may enjoy:
Italian Spinach Dip
Chicken Spinach Casserole
Grilled Salmon and Spinach Salad
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DIABETES Q AND A:
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QUESTION:
How can diabetes affect the digestion?
ANSWER:
Gastroparesis, otherwise known as delayed gastric emptying,
is a disorder where, due to nerve damage, the stomach
takes too long to empty itself. It frequently occurs in
people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms of gastroparesis include heartburn, nausea,
vomiting of undigested food, an early feeling of fullness
when eating, weight loss, abdominal bloating, erratic blood
glucose levels, lack of appetite, gastroesophageal reflux,
and spasms of the stomach wall.
See the following for more information:
Gastroparesis and Diabetes
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DIABETES RELATED DEFINITIONS
AND EXPLANATIONS
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BACKGROUND RETINOPATHY
A type of damage to the retina of the eye marked by
bleeding, fluid accumulation, and abnormal dilation of the
blood vessels. Background retinopathy is an early stage of
diabetic retinopathy. Also called simple or
nonproliferativeretinopathy.
CREATININE
A waste product from protein in the diet and from the
muscles of the body. Creatinine is removed from the body
by the kidneys; as kidney disease progresses, the level of
creatinine in the blood increases.
CHARCOT'S FOOT
A condition in which the joints and soft tissue in the foot are
destroyed; it results from damage to the nerves.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Diabetic eye disease; damage to the small blood
vessels in the retina. Loss of vision may result.
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SPECIAL SPONSOR'S MESSAGE
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Great News for Sufferers of Nerve Pain:
2 Capsules Twice Daily Can Change Your Life.
Now is the best time to learn about an all-natural formula
with ingredients backed by many medical clinical studies.
See how these ingredients have been shown to improve
neuropathy symptoms and let you return to a normal life.
Four out of five of our customers have already
discovered how these ingredients will:
- Reduce or eliminate numbness & tingling in hands, feet &
legs
- Lessen or eliminate the pain and burning sensations
- Support & strengthen nerves and nerve linings
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve balance and coordination
Neuropathy Support Formula is a capsule you take twice daily that
uses ultra-high doses of benfotiamine(B1) and methylcobalamine
(B12) combined with a super anti-oxidant that makes
the formula 12 times more effective. No side effects.
And it's backed by our 1-year money-back guarantee
about this product and to claim your FREE trial bottle.
Limit one (1) FREE bottle per customer and per household.
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