March 2005 - Volume 58 Number 3
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March 2005 Table of Contents
FOR TYPE 1
ADA Research Profile
Åke Lernmark, PhD, suspects that children whose mothers were exposed to certain viruses while pregnant may be at a higher risk for developing type 1 diabetes.
By Terri Kordella
FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2
Healthy Eating
All Italian: a recipe for good health.
By Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Features
Diabetes Advisor
Scrutinizing A1C results; EPA recommendations for handling sharps; and more!
By Shauna S. Roberts, PhD
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Knowing what diabetic ketoacidosis is and how to prevent it can save you a trip to the hospital.
By Terri Kordella
Delicious Dressings
Enjoy these tasty, good-for-you toppings for your favorite veggies.
By Marcia Levine Mazur
Kids' Corner
Storytime: "What About Me?"
By Marcia Levine Mazur
New Medicare Benefits For People With Diabetes
New screening and treatment benefits are available for people with diabetes and those at risk for developing the disease.
By Melody Merin
SPECIAL SECTION
Live Fit
This month Diabetes Forecast brings you a family-friendly guide to getting more physical activity into your life.
- What's In It For You?
- Sneaking In Fitness
- Moving Into Midlife
- Reenergizing Retirement
Departments
Guest Editorial
Don't Follow The Crowd—The Crowd Is Gaining Weight
By Janine Freeman, RD, LD, CDE
Mail Call
Recipe Cards
Poached Salmon and Asparagus. Mediterranean Baked Tuna. Clams Pomodoro. Lemon-Lover's Scallops.
Research Shorts
Antipsychotics, insulin resistance, and kids. Hot spots and foot ulcer risk.
Making Friends
Diabetes Advocate
Lobbying for physical education. Stem cell bills update. Travel-tip clarification.
Association Contacts
Shopper's Guide
Reflections
Linguist Alicia Van Borssum discovered a challenging new language: diabetes.
Practical Living
Ask Us
Avoiding pump problems. Keeping kids in shape while avoiding lows.
Diabetes Basics
What you need to know about your cholesterol level.
