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    Posted: Oct 05, 2007 2:54 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    DC Library & Resource Center for Diabetics
    This is the room in our "house" where we share the knowledge we have gained.

    A list of our favorite books about diabetes, health, or just whatever....

    A resource center of articles and websites about diabetes and health issues....

    This is our knowledge center - specifically sharing knowledge of Health and Diabetes.

    Come, bring your coffee and let's learn together.



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    Reply Posted: Oct 05, 2007 3:32 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    Oh just think of all the information we've shared over the years...

    Now we'll have it at our finger tips as we grow our Library Center.


    Read and interesting article? Post the link.

    Found an informative website? Post the link.

    Read a terrific book? Share the title and author?

    Watched an education show? Tell us about it.


    To keep this somewhat organized, I think we should follow the rules of any normal library... shh... LOL
    Let's keep the normal chitchat and discussion to our daily threads and feel free to report your "find" in the daily room.

    But let's also copy that new found information to the Library for easy reference for us six months from now as well as creating an awesome resource center for a new diabetic stopping at our house for the first time!.

    I love libraries! and I love learning. Looking forward to some great things happening here.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 06, 2007 2:33 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    A book --

    When I was first diagnosed, I found a book called "The First Year - Type 2 Diabetes" by Gretchen Becker. It was written 2001, but I think it is still a very good book. There is a lot of really good information for someone that is newly diagnosed and knows nothing about this disease. And I admit, before I was diagnosed, I didn't know much at all.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 06, 2007 2:42 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    Weekly TV Show --

    It is on Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 CT and 4:00 PT. It is on CNBC.

    I copied this from their web site:

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    Information, Inspiration, and Connection for Your Diabetes Life

    dLifeTV is the first of its kind—a weekly television series dedicated to empowering the millions of Americans living with diabetes. In an entertaining half-hour talk show, dLifeTV brings good conversation, timely medical information, inspirational stories, and recipes for healthy food right to your television screen. Share dLifeTV with your friends and family and broaden their understanding about your disease and the daily challenges it brings.

    Each week, dLifeTV delivers the latest in diabetes research and treatment advances in an entertaining and in-depth format. You’ll learn about new diabetes therapies and products, watch delicious diabetic dishes take shape in the dLife kitchen, get practical management tips from experts, and hear inspirational stories of real people with real stories about living with diabetes.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 08, 2007 8:19 AM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    Email article I received:

    From Real Age Tip of the Week (October 8-9, 2007)


    What Color Is Your Tortilla?

    If you crave the occasional Mexican treat -- and who doesn't? -- opt for a tortilla with this hue: blue.

    Besides having a softer texture and sweeter taste than tortillas made from white corn, blue corn tortillas may have less impact on your blood sugar -- and possibly your waist! Here's the "why" and the "how."

    Hold the Starch

    Researchers put both blue and white tortillas to the test and found that the blue flats had a lower starch content and lower glycemic load than the white variety. Which means that Team Blue is more likely to keep your blood sugar levels stable and help keep your appetite under control.

    Color Me Antioxidants

    Another reason to go blue -- or black, or red, or purple? The rich-in-color tortillas abound with anthocyanins, natural antioxidants that help steamroller DNA-damaging compounds hanging around in your body. Plus, darker-pigmented varieties dole out more protein. The downside? They tend to have more fat, too -- so don't eat 'em until you're blue in the face.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 13, 2007 6:39 AM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    I had mentioned some shows I watched that did "experiments" about some of the things we've heard about dieting/health. It was a very interesting show. I did email the channel (Discovery Health Channel) asking if I would re-air or if I could buy a DVD. They said it is not available on DVD but it will be shown again. I will try to post a reminder when it gets closer to the date. Here is the information:

    How to be Slim - December 30 at 8:00 P.M. (ET)
    How to be Sexy - December 30 at 9:00 P.M. (ET)
    How to be Healthy - December 30 at 10:00 P.M. (ET)
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    Reply Posted: Oct 18, 2007 8:50 AM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    Unfortunately, I don't have a link for this article, so I've typed it in. It is from "First", 11/12/07 p. 25.

    Put extra pep in your step with pumpkin

    Pumpkin's unique plant compounds help prevent holiday weight gain!

    Balanced blood sugar - Outsmarting winter weight gain can be as easy as adding 1/2 cup of pumpkin to your daily diet. Chinese researchers credit the vegetable's stores of D-chiro-Inositol, a plant compound that prompts the pancreas to produce more of the hormone insulin. Increased levels of insulin enable cells to break down blood sugar into usable energy instead of storing it as fat. Plus, higher insulin levels prevent the blood sugar crashes that can cause cravings.

    Freedom from colds - Just 1 cup of pumpkin contains a whopping 146 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A. This antioxidant strengthens mucous membranes and the cells lining the respiratory tract, helping to form a barrier that keeps germs and bacteria from entering the body. And if sniffles do set in, vitamin A also helps regulate the immune system so it is better able to fight off infection.

    No more joint pain - Eating ¼ cup of pumpkin seeds daily can keep soreness at bay, reveals a study in the journal Pharmacological Research. The magic ingredient: copper. This mineral triggers the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that reinforce connective joint tissue to protect muscles and ligaments from injury.

    All-day energy - Sweet pumpkin is one of nature's top sources of potassium-a cup of puree provides 33 percent more of the mineral than a banana. And that's a boon for energy levels since potassium is key to the metabolism and storage of carbohydrates, ensuring the body always has a source of fuel at the ready.

    There were also 3 recipes (Autumn Soup, Thai Chicken Stir-Fry and Spiced Smoothies). I will post them under our recipe thread.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 29, 2007 8:40 AM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    I get a weekly email from Real Age. It is regarding good health. This was in today's email.

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    The Mineral That's Good for Blood Sugar

    There's a certain mineral that may help reduce your diabetes risk.

    Here's a clue: You might already be getting plenty of it if you eat lots of whole grains, beans, nuts, and leafy greens. It's magnesium -- found naturally in many plant-based foods. Just how much might keep diabetes out of the picture?

    A Little More Magnesium
    Along with watching your weight and being more active, certain dietary choices may help reduce your risk of diabetes -- a blood sugar disorder that can spell trouble for your heart, eyes, kidneys, and more. According to a recent study, you may be able to cut your diabetes risk by 15 percent just by bumping up your daily magnesium intake another 100 milligrams (mg). Why? Magnesium helps your body metabolize blood sugar.

    Bread, Beans, and Bananas

    Although more research is needed before recommending daily magnesium supplementation, making magnesium-rich foods part and parcel of your eating plan is a great idea. How can you bump up your intake by 100 mg? Easy. Check off one of the combos on this list today and you're there:

    - An ounce of peanuts, a half cup of raisins, and an ounce of sunflower seeds
    - Three-quarters cup of cooked spinach sprinkled with toasted pine nuts
    - One and a half cups of oatmeal with a quarter cup of chopped dates
    - A half cup of lima beans and a half cup of navy beans
    - A turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread
    - Ten ounces of yogurt with a cup of fresh blueberries and a cup of OJ
    - A cup of brown rice with two chopped figs
    - A cup of Cheerios with a cup of low-fat milk and a banana
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    Reply Posted: Nov 05, 2007 4:12 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    I came across this web page that is about snacks for diabetics:

    http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/fitness/snacks.html
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    Reply Posted: Nov 08, 2007 7:03 AM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    Here is a good website for finding the nutritional information for many foods. It also lists restaurants.

    http://www.calorieking.com
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    Reply Posted: Nov 13, 2007 7:56 AM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    From Diabetic Living, Winter 2007, p. 12


    Count Your Colas

    Before you reach for your next cola – regular, diet, or decaffeinated – consider your both health According to the recent Framingham Osteoporosis study, the more cola women drink the lower their bone-mineral density (BMD). Researchers measured BMD in 1,413 women and 1,125 men. In women, drinking three or more colas a day was associated with lower BMD; in men, cola had no effect. Noncola carbonated beverages did not affect BMD in either men or women. Although more studies are needed to confirm the results, you may want to limit your cola intake.
    Source: Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2006
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    Reply Posted: Nov 13, 2007 7:57 AM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    That first sentence should say "consider your BONE health".
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    Reply Posted: Dec 01, 2007 12:33 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    RE: Diabetic Library Center
    bumping to the front...
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    Reply Posted: Dec 10, 2007 4:07 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    Re: DC Diabetic Library & Resource Center

    This is a great site for information - but I love it for the radio talk show I connect to every Saturday morning.

    8 am PST

    9 am MST

    10 am CST

    11 am EST

     Just go to this site and listen live.  I've learned a lot~

     

    http://diabetescompass.com/index.php

     

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    Reply Posted: Dec 14, 2007 7:20 PM in Diabetic Connection
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    Re: DC Diabetic Library & Resource Center

    Websites with Information about Diabetes and lots of tips for Diabetics:

     

    This is a collection of sites we've collected since the DC was started in 2004 - we're constantly adding to it.  Hopefully all the links will work.

    Happy Surfing!




    A good site if you also need to loose weight is:

    http://hp2010.nhibihin.net/menuplanner/menu.cgi    Here you can plan your day around the calories you are on and also by the servings your own nutritionist wants you to have.  It enables you to put it all together in a balanced way, one meal at a time, and add more where ever needed if you are short. It is a little slow though, totaling each entry one at a time. Nutritionist loved this site. 
     

    Calorie Counters:

    http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/calories-burned.php
    http://www.onetouchgold.com/gold/  

    Keeping Track of things: 

    www.fitday.com  -  Keep track of your diet, carbs, fats, etc.

    www.kwwd.com   This is excellent for diabetes weekly planning. It contains tons of meal plans, for free. It contains recipes and also shopping lists for them and a ton of good stuff.

    http://www.otcwholesale.com/ascensia-09850.html  -  for Diabetic Test strips

    General info about health and diabetes

    www.EverydayHealth.com
    http://www.diabeteshelpcenter.com/
    http://www.joslin.org/main.shtml
    http://www.dietfacts.com


    http://www.kraftfoods.com/diabetic/main.aspx?s=diabetic&m=main_contenthttp://www.kraftfoods.com/diabetic/main.aspx?s=diabetic&m=main_content.dlife.com

     

     

    Recipe Sites:

    http://groups.msn.com/WeightWatchersRecipesTips/wwdiabeticdelights.msnw
    www.splenda.com
    www.sugar-free-recipes.com/index.shtml
    www.diabeticgourmet.com
    www.diabeticcooking.com
    www.diabetes.org
    www.diabetic-recipes.com
    www.diabetic-lifestyle.com
    www.equal.com

    http://www.diabetic-lifestyle.com/cookingtips.htm

    http://www.commonconnections.com/kitchen/diabeticdiet2.htm


     

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