September 2004 - Volume 57 Number 9

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September 2004 Table of Contents

FOR TYPE 2
ADA Research Profile
Bonnie J. Brehm, PhD, RD, is on a quest to find the perfect balance of dietary carbs and monounsaturated fats for people with type 2.
By Terri Kordella
FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2
How Safe Is Your Food?
When it comes to foodborne illnesses, the news is decidedly mixed.
By Bruce Agnew
FOR TYPE 1/TYPE 2
Healthy Eating
Quick-and-easy dinners.
By Robyn Webb, MS, LN
Features
Diabetes Advisor
You can reduce your kidney disease risk today. Obesity linked to type 1 diabetes, too. And more.
By Shauna S. Roberts, PhD
The Next Chapter
The ADA Gift of Hope Program makes changes to raise more money for diabetes research.
By Jon Holten
Flavors Of India
Prepare the marvelous dishes of India right in your own kitchen.
By Madhu Gadia, MS, RD, CDE
Kids' Corner
Meet 12-year-old Kelsey Nibert of Houston, Tex.
By Marcia Levine Mazur
SPECIAL SECTION
Reclaim Your Sex Life!
Sexual dysfunction is one of the most dreaded and least talked about complications of diabetes. In this Forecast special section, we bring you up to date on the latest research and most promising treatment options.
- Options Increase For Men With Erectile Dysfunction
- Addressing Women's Sexual Problems
- Talking About Sex
Departments
Guest Editorial
Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
By Claresa Levetan, MD
Mail Call
Recipe Cards
Orange-Ginger Steakhouse Sirloin. Creamy Chicken and Potatoes. Almond Fish. Mexican Drumsticks.
Diabetes Advocate
A recap of this year's Call to Congress. And more.
Making Friends
Association Contacts
Shopper's Guide
A listing of mail-order advertisers.
Glossary Of Diabetes Terms
Reflections
Elizabeth Maves struggles with the emotions brought on by her diabetes diagnosis.
Practical Living
Ask Us
Fruit juices. Diabetes 1.5.
Standards Of Care
Diabetes care: defining standards—Part 2.
Just For Teens
Underage drinking.