Women with Diabetes at Greater Risk for Coronary Heart Disease The British Medical Journal 2006:332(7533):73-8. reported that women with diabetes have a 50% greater risk of death due to coronary heart disease than men with diabetes. Researchers examined the incidence of death from CHD associated with diabetes. In patients with diabetes, the risk of fatal […]
Are individuals with diabetes way ahead of the game when it comes to their daily diet? The new 2005 dietary guidelines for Americans by the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services were recently published. The guidelines encourage us to take responsibility for our health by promoting a healthy diet and an […]
The Annals of Internal Medicine, April 4, 2006/Volume 144, Issue 7, Pages 1-12 reported improvements in Diabetes Care from 1988-1994 and 1999-2002. Information was obtained from 2 national surveys. These included the National health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 1988-1994 and a second conducted between 1999-2002. Patients also conducted a second survey about health […]
Research from the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial stated that individuals with diabetes found that the most difficult aspect of diabetes care to be DIET. For this reason, the registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator (RD/CDE) is a crucial member of the health care team helping you manage your diabetes. The RD/CDE, will help you create a […]