Diabetic Digest - Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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Visit and Enjoy: EVTV1.com*-- Diabetic News --*Diabetes-related amputations can be cut in halfDiabetes.co.uk
A new study has found that shoe inserts, foot care, regular checkups and other simple interventions can reduce amputations among patients with diabetes by more than half.
The research was carried out by orthotic researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, who have been studying diabetic foot complications since 2008, focusing on protecting the foot from overloading the foot sole in order to minimise the risk of ulcers.
For their latest study, the team assessed 114 Swedish diabetic patients at risk of developing such ulcers who had lived with diabetes for an average of 12 years.
Each participant wore one of three different types of shoe inserts, and after one year only 0.9 per cent developed new foot ulcers during the first year, compared to the figure of 3-8 per cent that has been reported for similar diabetic populations.
Doctoral student Ulla Tang said: "We found that good shoes and inserts can reduce pressure on the foot by 50 per cent compared with going barefoot.
"Our conclusion at the end of one year is that all three types of inserts effectively distribute pressure under the sole in order to minimize the risk of ulcers."
The study also revealed that only 67 per cent of the patients had been offered podiatry care despite the fact that 83 per cent had calluses.
The authors concluded that shoe inserts, podiatry, information and regular checkups can prevent ulcers and thus significantly reduce the number of diabetes-related amputations.
The findings are due to be presented next month at the International Conference on Prosthetics and Orthotics in Hyderabad, India.
Original Article: Diabetes-related amputations can be cut in half*-- Diabetic Recipe --*Chicken TacosServings: 24
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients6 skinless, boneless whole chicken breasts (about 3 pounds
total) halved
4 cups fat-free low-sodium canned chicken broth
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 jalapeno chile pepper, left whole
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup purchased medium or hot taco sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
24 taco shells
1 large head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded, about 6 cups
4 small firm-ripe tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups fat-free sour cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro, well washed and stems trimmed, leaves picked off the stems
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Directions1. Rinse chicken breasts; pat dry with paper towels. Trim away and discard any fat.
2. In a large, heavy, deep skillet, bring chicken broth, garlic clove, chile pepper, and oregano leaves to a boil.
3. Add chicken breasts; reduce heat to simmer; and poach, uncovered, until chicken is opaque throughout (cut to test), about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Remove from stove and cool for 15 minutes in poaching liquid.
5. Shred the breast meat.
6. Combine taco sauce and lime juice. Pour over shredded chicken and toss.
7. Transfer chicken to a large platter. Keep warm (in the oven covered with foil works well).
8. Meanwhile, heat taco shells according to package directions. Place heated shells in a basket lined with a thick kitchen towel, covering the shells. Place condiments in individual bowls.
9. Everyone makes their own tacos from the assembled ingredients.
Nutrition InformationPer 1-taco serving: 155 calories (23% calories from fat), 16 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.7 g saturated fat), 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 23 mg cholesterol, 123 mg sodium
Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch)
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