October 2005 - Volume 58 Number 10
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October 2005 Table of Contents
FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2
ADA Research Profile
Richard McCallum, MD, thinks that developing a pacemaker for the stomach may be the most effective way to treat gastroparesis.
By Laurie Meyers
FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2
Healthy Eating
Extreme makeover: small diet changes = big health payoffs.
By Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Features
Diabetes Advisor
Need a boost? Try humor; what's new with the flu?
By Shauna S. Roberts, PhD
Sailing On A Wave Of New Research
Tight control, heart disease, and type 1; drugs in the research pipeline; the physical and financial costs of pre-diabetes; and more from the American Diabetes Association's 65th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions.
By Terri Kordella and Laurie Meyers
Beyond Bean Sprouts—Vegetariansim Today
Vegetarian eating can help protect your heart and cut your risk of several diseases. It can delight your tastebuds, too.
By Janelle Waslaski, RD, LD, CDE, and
Jackie Boucher, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
Give A Gift Of Hope
Sales for the Association's holiday gift program are on the rise! All proceeds go to diabetes research.
By Jon Holten
The Big Apple
Three surprising (and delicious) apple-based recipes.
By Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Kids' Corner
A kid with diabetes—then and now.
By Lisa Reswick
Departments
Guest Editorial
The Miracle Drug: Exercise
By Bret H. Goodpaster, PhD
Mail Call
Research Shorts
Winter's cold increases A1Cs.
Recipe Cards
Baked Peaches. Skins-On Applesauce. Individual Blackberry Mini-Cakes. Chocolate Cookies.
Association Contacts
Diabetes Advocate
Ron Patterson has become a dual force as a diabetes advocate and a fund raiser for diabetes research.
Making Friends
Shopper's Guide
Reflections
Once she discovered how her eating habits were affecting her health, Colleen Baker was able to gain better control of her life.
Practical Living
Ask Us
Recently diagnosed; "like walking on gravel."
Diabetes Basics
Choosing a meter: Pick one that's right for you.
