Pre-Diabetes Treatment

Last week I attended the Joslin Diabetes Critical Literature Analysis conference in Phoenix.

One of the presenters mentioned research will be presented later this year on giving low dose insulin to those with Pre-Diabetes with the thinking that it may help with preserving pancreas function… Of course, diet and exercise (along with weight loss) can be very helpful in treating Pre-Diabetes.

You can learn more about Pre-Diabetes treatment by visiting: GlucoMenu.com

The conference was at the Arizona Biltmore… I’m including a photo. Nice place!

Blood Sugar & Vinegar

I've had several people ask about whether vinegar assists with reducing blood sugar. Here's what research shows...

Researchers have found that taking a few tablespoons of vinegar (not the pill form) each day can help to reduce post-prandial (2 hours after eating) blood sugar and A1c levels for those with type 2 diabetes. Acetic acid is the component of vinegar that seems to help with this blood sugar lowering effect by inhibiting digestion of carbohydrate.

You can read the entire response and learn more about Diabetes by visiting the following link:

Blood Sugar & Vinegar

GlucoMenu Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Here is a recipe to help you warm up from a cold January day!

GlucoMenu® Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe Ingredients:
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3 T. garlic, minced
1 T. olive oil
1 - 28 oz. can no salt added cut tomatoes
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
10 fl. oz. water
1 cup low sodium black beans
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
5 oz. roasted skinless chicken breast, diced
1 T. chili powder
2 t. ground cumin
1 t. black pepper
4 T. fresh cilantro
2 corn tortillas (6 inch in diameter), cut into strips

Recipe Directions:
1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
2. Transfer to large pot. Add tomatoes, broth, water, and spices. Heat for 10 minutes.
3. Add beans, chicken and chilies. Simmer for additional 10 minutes.
4. Serve with tortilla strips as garnish.
5. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories: 236, Carbohydrate: 28 g, Fiber: 7 g, Fat: 6 g, Protein: 19 g, Sodium: 504 mg

More diabetes recipes are available at GlucoMenu.com

Glucose Monitoring Contact Lens in Development

Microsoft and UW are developing a contact lens that will allow people with Diabetes to monitor their glucose levels. Some of the information found in blood is also available on the surface of the eye. The new lens will transmit the data wirelessly.

Here is a link to read more:

Microsoft Functional Contact Lens

Exercise and Diabetes in 2012

Lots of people heading back to the gym this time of year. Be sure to wash hands and clean equipment before and after use to avoid getting sick. Here's to great workouts in 2012!



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