Menus   Recipes   Grocery Lists    I really depend on the menus, for being diabetic is new to me        Toll Free: 1-877-990-3926 Sunday     5/20/2012      Home  Sign-Up  GlucoMenu®  Questions  Testimonials  Contact Us  About    Members:  Login    Tools:  Food Picker®  New Research  Free Profile  Support Group  Links  Education  GlucoMenu: New Research: Diabetes Updates 2011 Diabetes Updates 2011 I'd like to share some recent updates with you: ADA's A1c Recommendations American Association of Diabetes Educators Conference New Dietary Guidelines CDC Diabetes Statistics 2011 ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations I will update this page as new research & recommendations are released (so check back periodically). Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director         Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator ADA's A1c Recommendations The American Diabetes Association (ADA) now recommends that the A1c be used for diagnosing diabetes and pre-diabetes.  Under the ADA's new recommendations, an A1c of 6.5% or above indicates diabetes while an A1c of 5.7% - 6.4% indicates pre-diabetes. For those with diabetes, the ADA recommends an A1c goal of less than 7%.  The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends an A1c goal for those with diabetes of less than 6.5%. *I've found many people with diabetes are confused about what an A1c test is (hemoglobin A1c).  The A1c test reveals average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.  High blood sugar is correlated with diabetes complications.         Diabetes Educator Conference - Update I’m back from Vegas and the American Association of Diabetes Educators national conference. A few sessions I attended covered: GLP-1 hormone.  Most people with Type 2 diabetes have low levels of GLP-1, Insulin pump therapy as an effective way to treat uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, and Better results when the entire family is involved (not just just the person with diabetes) in making lifestyle changes. I also met two of the inspirational folks from... The Biggest Loser Jay and Jen Jacobs (father & daughter) who lost a combined total of 295 pounds!                     Above Photo:  Jay, Christine, Jen New Dietary Guidelines The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have finally been released!  Recommendations include: Control total calorie intake to manage body weight. Increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors. Increase vegetable and fruit intake. Use oils to replace solid fats where possible. You can read more by visiting: Dietary Guidelines for Americans (policy document USDA)         CDC Diabetes Statistics 2011 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released their Diabetes Fact Sheet with some alarming new statistics. Almost 26 million Americans have diabetes. In 2010, 1.9 million were diagnosed with diabetes (that's approximately 5,200 people diagnosed a day). An estimated 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes (about 35% of all adults over the age of 20). You can read more about the CDC's diabetes statistics by visiting: CDC Diabetes Fact Sheet         ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations The American Diabetes Association has released their Clinical Practice Recommendations for 2011.  Their revisions include: The diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes requires only one abnormal value instead of two. Lower limits of A1c targets among children and adolescents have been removed. Additional information on treating complications of advanced chronic kidney disease. To read more on the recommendations, visit: ADA's Clinical Practice Recommendations 2011         Previous E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) A1c:  What should my A1c level be? Acai Berry:  Is all the hype over acai berry for real, is it worth the high cost? Alcohol:  Can I have wine with dinner? Apple:  How many sugars are in an apple? Caffeine:  Does caffeine have any effect on blood sugar either good or bad? Carbohydrate:  Carbohydrate or calories? Carbohydrate Choices:  What are Carbohydrate Choices? Chromium:  Should I be taking Chromium? Diabetes:  Can you reverse diabetes? Diabetes:  Can you reverse pre-diabetes? Diabetes:  How do I change my diabetes profile on the website? Diabetes:  Newly diagnosed... Where do I start? Dining Out:  We eat out a lot.  Could you give us some suggestions for Japanese and Chinese? Dreamfields Pasta:  How does Dreamfields pasta count carbohydrates? Exercise:  When should I exercise? Fiber:  Which items are the best for fiber? Flax:  Should I add ground flax seed to my meal plan? Food Exchanges:  Can you explain food exchanges? Frozen Shoulder:  Do my symptoms sound like frozen shoulder? Fruit:  What is the difference between canned and fresh fruits? Fruit Juice:  What can I drink instead of water? Fruit Sugar:  Which fruits would be a better choice for me to eat? GlucoMenu:  In 9 months, I have lost 50 lbs and my wife has lost 43.  But more importantly... GlucoMenu:  Does GlucoMenu work for couples? GlucoMenu:  What is GlucoMenu? GlucoMenu:  I'm trying to lose weight... What is the lowest calorie level? GlucoMenu:  Menus for every season? Glucose Test:  My glucose tolerance test was at 105 - how high/low is that compared to acceptable levels? Gluten:  Should I be eating gluten free products? HFCS:  What's all the hype with High Fructose Corn Syrup? High Blood Pressure:  What should I order when eating out to limit sodium? High Blood Sugar:  My blood sugar levels have been running between 475 to 575. High Blood Sugar:  Tired after lunch.  Any suggestions? High Cholesterol:  In addition to having diabetes I have high cholesterol.  What can I order? Hunger:  What do you advise when I find myself, always, hungry and most of the time ravenous? Iron:  My iron is low.  What foods do you suggest? Margarine or Butter:  Why unhealthy margarine instead of butter? Medications:  Can you give me some basic information on the medication Metformin? Menus:  I need 8 weeks of diabetic menus.  Can you help me with this? Nutrition Facts:  What is "other carbohydrate" and why aren't they included in the total carbohydrate count? Nuts:  What kind of nuts should I buy? Olean:  Where I can buy Olean and what brands of food have it? Pre-Diabetes:  I'm concerned & depressed about Pre-Diabetes... Any advice? Pre-Diabetes:  What are Pre-Diabetes lifestyle changes? Pre-Diabetes:  Newly diagnosed w/ Pre-Diabetes... Where do I start? Pre-Diabetes:  Do people with Pre-Diabetes have the same symptoms as those with Type 1 and Type 2? Pre-Diabetes:  Trying to lose weight, but now gaining... Suggestions? Snack Bars:  What snack bars do you suggest I use? Snacking:  How do I avoid overeating when I'm bored? Stevia:  Are Stevia sweeteners safe for someone who has diabetes? Sugar Alcohol:  What is the difference between sugar and sugar alcohols? Tomatoes:  Will tomatoes cause an increase in blood sugar levels? Type 2:  What should I do if I've just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Vinegar:  Do you have any info on taking vinegar tablets or liquid to reduce blood sugar? Weight Loss:  Do you think I'm losing weight too fast? Weight Loss:  How do I lose weight? FREE Diabetes Profile           (Click for a video message from Christine)          Home | Sign-Up | GlucoMenu® | Questions | Feedback | Contact Us | Our Story Food Picker | Pre-Diabetes | Type 1 | Type 2 | Prediabetes Menus Support Group | New Research | Diabetic Newsletter [ GlucoMenu Terms of Use ]  [ Site Index ] Copyright ©2012 GlucoMenu® www.GlucoMenu.com