Diabetic Digest - Wednesday, June 15, 2011Readers: I cannot stress this enough...
The sworn enemy of the diabetic, especially in the summertime, is none other than... dehydration.
The humidity is really getting to me. I've noticed that my water intake has increased quite a bit, but my urinary output is less frequent.
In conditions such as this make sure that you are drinking plenty of water. I know I sound like a broken record, but it's important to remember. You don't often feel dehydrated until it's too late. Make sure you keep cool, drink fluids frequently and keep a close eye on your blood sugar.
Just a reminder. Hey, remember to enjoy the summer, but make sure that you are healthy and safe in doing so.
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+-- Diabetes News --+Diabetes vaccine moves a step closerby: Kate Hagan
Sydney Morning Herald
MELBOURNE - researchers are a step nearer to developing a vaccine for type 1 diabetes, after showing that a nasal spray can stop the body's immune system from attacking insulin-producing cells.
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute immunologist Professor Len Harrison described the finding as exciting, saying it provided the first proof the treatment worked in humans.
He said the spray markedly suppressed the immune response to insulin in 52 new type 1 diabetes patients, in a study published in the journal Diabetes.
The spray is not intended as a treatment for people who already have diabetes, but he said the results showed researchers were on the right track to developing a vaccine.
They are testing the nasal spray in young people with a family history of type 1 diabetes who have developed antibodies for the disease.
Professor Harrison said the vaccine stimulated the immune response in the lining of the nose and if a nasal spray were shown to work to prevent diabetes, vaccines could be developed for other autoimmune diseases.
"This is the first time anyone has shown that this novel vaccine approach can change the immune response."
Co-author Dr. Spiros Fourlanos, of Royal Melbourne Hospital, said the finding was extremely encouraging.
East Malvern student Tara Pritchard, 15, who developed antibodies at the age of three but has not been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, is a trial participant. "I've always known that I'm at high risk of getting diabetes and even though what they've discovered may not help me, at least it could help other people," she said.
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Diabetes vaccine moves a step closer+-- Diabetic Recipe --+Grilled Chicken PizzaServings: 8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients:1 10-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough cornmeal
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried basil
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat, low-sodium jarred marinara sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions:1. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, marinara sauce, and onion. Set aside.
2. Open the dough package and on a lightly floured surface, roll out to roughly form a 10-inch circle.
3. Place the crust on a piece of aluminum foil that has been lightly sprinkled with cornmeal. Using your fingers, pat dough to desired shape and thickness.
4. Invert dough onto grill cooking grate, and then peel off the foil.
5. Grill for about 3 minutes on medium heat with the grill lid closed, until the top of the dough puffs and the underside is crisp and lightly browned.
6. Using a large metal spatula, turn the crust over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes (until the bottom is set).
7. Brush the cooked top with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and basil.
8. Spread the marinara sauce mixture over the top side of the crust.
9. Arrange mushrooms on top (if using).
10. Top with Parmesan cheese and sprinkle on the mozzarella, covering the top evenly.
11. Continue to grill for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the pizza is cooked through, the dough lightly browned, and the cheese melted. To insure even cooking, use tongs to rotate the pizza two or three times during the cooking period, taking care not to knock off the topping.
Nutrition Information: Per serving: 142 calories (21% calories from fat), 11 g protein, 3 g total fat (1.1 g saturated fat), 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 21 mg cholesterol, 286 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 lean protein (meat), 1 carbohydrate (bread/starch)
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