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 Throughout November, the American
Diabetes Association conducts special events across the country to
raise awareness about diabetes and its serious complications such
as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness.
American
Diabetes Month strives to help people understand that the impact
of this disease in our country is staggering: Since 1987 the death
rate from diabetes has increased 45%, while deaths due to heart disease,
stroke, and cancer have actually declined.
 Keeping
blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible is the main goal
for people with diabetes, according to 2008 Diabetes Educator of
the Year and Dreamfields Advisory Board Member Tami
A. Ross (RD, LD, CDE).
Meet
Tami in our latest cooking video
"Food choices certainly play a significant role,” says
Ross. “The good news is that there are now more high fiber
and low digestible carb food products on the market, such as Dreamfields
Pasta, that can help people with diabetes maintain blood sugar
levels without sacrificing delicious taste."
The ADA is your #1 source to learn more about diabetes. Call
1-800-DIABETES or visit www.diabetes.org for
information and materials.
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81
million People
Live with Diabetes
or Pre-Diabetes
(1
in 4 households)
Symptoms include:
• Excessive thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Frequent urination
• Unplanned weight loss
• Increased fatigue
• Irritability
• Blurry vision
Types of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes
The body fails to produce insulin, the hormone that “unlocks” the
cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them.
Type 2 diabetes
Results from the body's inability to properly use insulin, combined
with insulin deficiency. Some can control type 2 diabetes with diet,
weight loss and exercise. Others take one or more medications, including
insulin.
Pre-diabetes
Blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for
a diagnosis of diabetes. |
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They will
thank you! |
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Know someone who
has or may be at risk for diabetes?
If so, please
forward this email with a brief note letting them know you care
and why you feel they should give Dreamfields a try.
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Our pasta impacts the life of one person differently
than the next. How about you? Your story could
earn you a case (12 boxes) of our new
Angel Hair pasta. So let's hear what you have to say.
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Dreamfields recommends
consulting with a qualified health care professional to create a healthful
eating plan for your individual needs.
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To find a registered dietitian (RD) near you, visit
the American Dietetic Association online at www.eatright.org or
call 1-800-877-1600. |
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To find a certified diabetes educator (CDE) near
you, visit the American Association of Diabetes Educators at diabeteseducator.org or
call 1-800-338-3633.
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To commemorate American
Diabetes Month, Certified Diabetes Educator Tami
A. Ross joins Chef
Jim Coleman in the kitchen to whip up another classic in his
collection of Healthy Flavors® recipes.
This month’s dish – Baked Elbows with Herbed Ricotta & Turkey
Sausage - delivers a taste of Italy with a creamy burst of basil-infused
Ricotta cheese. And, it’s made healthier thanks to the lower-fat
addition of turkey. Watch
the video now, print
the recipe, and let’s get cooking!
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