USC Westside Center for Diabetes | December 2001 Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE


		The Results Are In: Therapies to prevent type 2 diabetes compared.

		Pump Update: Minimed Paradigm release postponed, and Disetronic introduces a new infusion set.

		Sugar: Have your fruitcake and eat it too.

		Kids with Diabetes: Care at school is critical to a healthy life, now and later.

		Changing Rules: FAA issues guidelines for flying with diabetes supplies.

		Prevention: USC physician seeks causes and ways to head off diabetes.

Points of Interest


		Handling stress

		Cholesterol-lowering drugs

		Concern Over Atkins Diet

		Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy

		Diabetes... an Aspirin a Day

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	A Holiday Treat: Sugar Guidelines - By Meg Werner Moreta, MS RD CDE For decades, people with diabetes have been told to eliminate all sugar. However, mounting research indicates that sugar can be part of a healthy diet. Even the American Diabetes Association has liberalized its views on sugar, based on research suggesting that sugar doesn't raise blood sugar levels as rapidly when used appropriately. In fact, many nutritious foods contain natural sugars, such as fructose, maltose and lactose that are all considealt forms of carbohydrates. As much as 55 to 60 percent of a diabetic diet can come from carbohydrate sources (fruit, milk, vegetables, grains and starches). In 1995, a new group was added to the Diabetic Exchanges list called "Other Carbohydrates," and this list of foods consists mainly of concentrated sugars. Sugar Guidelines Sugar can be part of a healthy meal plan, but these foods tend not to have the same nutritional value as fruit, milk or starchy goods. When eating any food with added sugar, you should substitute it for a serving of starch, fruit or milk in your meal plan. Remember to keep the portions small, because foods that are high in added sugar often are high in fat, too. Always check the nutrition label for sources of carbohydrates. It will be your most accurate source of nutrition information. As a registered dietitian, I feel that all foods fit into a healthy diet—even the high-sugar foods—when following a personalized meal plan. Just remember you can have your cake and eat it too.
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