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Diabetic Digest - Wednesday, May 24, 2006
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News, updates and help from and for the diabetic community.
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Comment The Post Below...
Readers:
As summer gets closer, you need to remember that when
enjoying all of the outdoor activities, keep yourself
hydrated.
I can't tell you how many times having a bottle of water
has saved me. Drink plenty of water and drink often.
Even if you don't feel hot or warn down from the heat.
Dehydration can strike at anytime without warning.
Just be safe and enjoy all that summer has to offer.
Regards,
Steve
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American Diabetes Association Urges U.S. Senate To
Finally Pass Stem Cell Research Legislation
H.R. 810/S. 471 will expand embryonic stem cell research;
help advance search for better treatment and a cure for
diabetes
Alexandria, VA (May 16, 2006) - The American Diabetes
Association today urged the U.S. Senate to take up and
pass the "Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005"
(H.R. 810/S.471), legislation that would accelerate stem
cell research by easing existing restrictions and support-
ing research that uses embryonic stem cells. It has almost
been a year since the U.S. House of Representatives passed
the stem cell legislation with clear, bipartisan support,
but it has languished in the Senate since, despite the
support of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. Public
opinion polls show a strong majority of Americans support
stem cell research. The Association has been a strong
supporter of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
because it would advance the search for better treatment
and a cure for diabetes, one of the nation's most prevalent,
debilitating and deadly diseases.
The Association applauds the bill's Senate sponsors Arlen
Specter (R-PA), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Diane Feinstein (D-CA),
Orrin Hatch (R- UT), Ted Kennedy (D-MA), and Gordon Smith
(R-OR) - for their continued leadership on the issue.
"Almost a year has passed since the U.S. House of
Representatives took the bipartisan initiative to pass
legislation to expand the number of stem cell lines that
are eligible for federally funded research," said Lawrence
T. Smith, Chair of the Board of the American Diabetes
Association, and the father of a daughter who has type 1
diabetes. "Americans with diabetes, and millions of
Americans with other chronic and debilitating illnesses,
shouldn't have to wait another year - much less another
month or another day - for the Senate to finally pass this
important legislation. We know the potential embryonic stem
cell research has in the search for a cure, now we must
ensure that researches have the opportunity to take
advantage of this.
Although the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the
country's leading research institution, the work it can
carry out in the area of stem cell research has been
severely limited due to current federal policy.
Federal regulations that President Bush announced in 2001
have restricted the number of human embryonic stem cell
lines available for federally-funded research, and attempted
usage of those lines has demonstrated that the number of
adequate lines is even smaller due to contamination. Since
2001, scientists have discovered much better methods of
deriving stem cell lines so that they do not face the same
contamination issues. A significant expansion in the number
of available lines is necessary in order to fully reap the
medical rewards of stem cell research.
Stem cell research allows scientists to better explore how
to control and direct stem cells so they can grow into
other cells, such as insulin-producing beta cells found in
the pancreas. Creating new beta cells could mean a cure for
type 1 diabetes as they would serve as a replenishable
source of cells for islet cell transplantation. They could
also provide a powerful tool for controlling type 2
diabetes.
Diabetes is one of the nation's most prevalent, debilitating
and costly diseases. Nearly 21 million American children and
adults have diabetes, up from 18 million when the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention last measured diabetes
incidence in 2003. If present trends continue, one in three
Americans, and one in two minorities, born in 2000 will
develop diabetes in their lifetime. The cost of diabetes
in the U.S. in 2002 was at least $132 billion; one in ten
healthcare dollars is spent on diabetes and its
complications.
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading
voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research,
information and advocacy. The Association's advocacy efforts
include helping to combat discrimination against people with
diabetes; advocating for the increase of federal diabetes
research and programs; and improved access to, and quality
of, healthcare for people with diabetes. The Association's
mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the
lives of all people affected by diabetes. Founded in 1940,
the Association provides service to hundreds of communities
across the country. For more information please call the
American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES
(1-800-342-2383) or visit http://www.diabetes.org.
Information from both these sources is available in English
and Spanish.
2006 American Diabetes Association
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Diabetic Recipe
Roasted Vegetable and Turkey Wraps with Herb Sauce
(makes 6 servings)
olive oil cooking spray
1 medium red onion, sliced very thin
1 large eggplant, sliced thin
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, and sliced very thin
2 red peppers, seeded, sliced into thin strips
herb sauce
3/4 cup (36 g) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup (15 g) chopped flat leaf parsley
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
fresh ground pepper
6 7-inch (17.5 cm) 98% fat free flour tortillas
1/2 pound (240 g) low salt turkey breast, sliced very thin
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), Gas Mark 7. Lightly coat
a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Arrange vegetables in batches on the baking sheet and
spray tops with cooking spray. Roast the vegetables
until cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside
and continue until all vegetables are done. Set aside.
3. To prepare the Herb Sauce: Place herbs, garlic, lemon
zest and juice, oil, and pepper in food processor or
blender. Puree until smooth.
4. Place the tortillas on a flat surface. Place 2 ounces
(60 g) turkey breast on each tortilla. Top with a
mixture of the vegetables. Place 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
of the Herb Sauce down the middle of the tortilla.
Tightly roll up and secure with a toothpick. Wrap in
plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Slice on the diagonal when ready to eat.
Per serving: 267 calories (23% calories from fat),
17 g protein, 7 g total fat (0.9 g
saturated fat), 38 g carbohydrates,
7 g dietary fiber, 14 mg cholesterol,
351 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 very lean protein, 2 1/2 carbohydrate
(1 1/2 bread/starch, 3 vegetable), 1 fat
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