December 2005 - Volume 58 Number 12
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December 2005 Table of Contents
FOR TYPE 2
ADA Research Profile
Many complications of diabetes stem from blood vessel damage, but scientists aren't sure how diabetes harms the blood vessels. Marc K. Halushka, MD, PhD, has a few ideas.
By Terri D'Arrigo
FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2
Adventures On The Internet
Searching for reliable health information online can be a journey fraught with peril. But with the right tools, you can find the gems without getting tangled up in scams and old wives' tales.
By Terri D'Arrigo
FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2
Healthy Eating
Get saucy! Healthy alternatives to high-fat toppings.
By Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Features
Diabetes Advisor
Six weeks to better health; good news for carpal tunnel sufferers; and more.
By Shauna S. Roberts, PhD
Foot Surgery (Save Your Leg And Your Life)
It may sound risky, but in some cases, early foot surgery may prevent serious complications.
By Neil M. Scheffler, DPM, FACFAS
Can't Feel Your Lows?
Are you consistently getting low blood glucose readings when you feel just fine? You may have hypoglycemia unawareness.
Warm Your Insides
Tasty winter suppers that are a snap to prepare.
By Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Women, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, And Type 2—We Are Family
This "sister" you never knew you had may be wreaking havoc with your hormone and insulin levels.
By Laurie Meyers
Kids' Corner
Fantastic facts about muscles.
By Jamie McCarty
Departments
Guest Editorial
Too Low
By Ronald P. Monsaert, MD, FACP, FACE
Mail Call
Research Shorts
Stress and glucose levels; underdiagnosed neuropathy.
Recipe Cards
Fruit and Cereal Balls. Popcorn Crunch. Creamy Herb Yogurt Dip. Ginger and Lemon Cider.
Diabetes Advocate
The Association is creating a special advocacy group to help meet its legislative goals.
Making Friends
Association Contacts
Shopper's Guide
Reflections
As he approaches the 25-year anniversary of his diagnosis, Rick Meili recounts his accomplishments.
Practical Living
Ask Us
Testing for kidney disease; discarding insulin.
Diabetes Basics
Eye disease: understanding retinopathy.
