February 2012 | Diabetes Forecast Magazine

February 2012

Vol. 65, No. 2

Features

Fitness Coach Simon Bennett Tests His Limits

Climbing Kilimanjaro while managing diabetes was a challenge

By Andrew Curry

Jan 19th 2012
Diabetes Prevention Works Out at the YMCA

A national effort show results in preventing type 2 diabetes

By Erika Gebel, PhD

Jan 18th 2012
The Pros and Cons of Dietary Supplements

What science says about omega-3s and other "natural" products

By Erika Gebel, PhD

Jan 19th 2012
Snowboarder Sean Busby Shreds Tough Slopes

Riding on Insulin founder inspires kids with diabetes

By Tracey Neithercott

Jan 18th 2012
Prediabetes and You

By Erika Gebel, PhD

Jan 18th 2012
Ginger Vieira: Personal Trainer and Power Lifter

She explains why strength training helps diabetes health

By Tracey Neithercott

Jan 18th 2012
5 Simple Strength-Training Moves

Ginger Vieira shows you how to tone muscles at home

By Tracey Neithercott

Jan 18th 2012
Can Video Games Improve Fitness?

By Erika Gebel, PhD

"Exergames" my help people improve their health.

Jan 19th 2012
Cooking With Tropical Fruits—5 Recipes

By Robyn Webb, MS, LN

Jan 20th 2012
We'll Move You! Winter Exercise Guide

Enjoy some powerful inspiration from our action heroes.

Jan 20th 2012

Forecast

Hormone Changes May Block Weight Loss

Jan 17th 2012
Kidney Stones Increase Type 2 Risk

Jan 17th 2012
The Brain's Role in Glucose Production

Jan 17th 2012
Regular Doctor Visits Are Key to Good Health

Jan 17th 2012
Type 2 Drug Byetta Fights Inflammation

Jan 17th 2012
Parents Can Help Teens Transition to Adult Care

Jan 17th 2012
Good Control Prevents Eye Damage

Jan 17th 2012
The Role of Dairy and Protein in Bone Health

Jan 17th 2012
Having Fast Food Nearby May Not Add Pounds

Jan 17th 2012
Americans Need to Lower Salt Intake

Jan 17th 2012
Sugar Use and High Blood Pressure

Jan 17th 2012
A Vegetarian Diet May Prevent Type 2

Jan 17th 2012
Most People Skip Nutrition Facts on Labels

Jan 17th 2012
Stretching Helps Prevent Back Pain

Jan 18th 2012
Exercise Can Reduce Genetic Risk of Obesity

Jan 18th 2012
Pedometers Motivate Seniors to Take More Steps

Jan 18th 2012
Can the Placebo Effect Relieve Depression?

Jan 18th 2012
Resveratrol's Effect on Health in Obese Men

Jan 18th 2012
Weight and the Flu

Jan 18th 2012

Recipes

Fluffy Herbed Egg Scramble

Jan 18th 2012
Couscous Edamame Salad

Jan 18th 2012
Spiced Salmon With Pepper Relish

Jan 18th 2012
Tropical Tilapia With Kiwi Pineapple Relish

Jan 19th 2012
Kiwi Pineapple Relish

Jan 19th 2012
Broiled Mango and Orange Compote

Jan 19th 2012
Papaya Bruschetta

Jan 19th 2012
Papaya Topping

Jan 19th 2012

Diabetes 101

The Liver's Role: How It Processes Fats and Carbs

By Erika Gebel, PhD

This busy organ is critical to health.

Jan 17th 2012

Food for Thought

6 Ways to Fight Heart Disease by Eating Well

By Tracey Neithercott with recipes by Robyn Webb, MS, LN

Jan 18th 2012

Your ADA

Safe at School Team Keeps Child Close to Home

How parent, educators, and the ADA found a winning formula

Jan 19th 2012
Michael Smith Rides a Unicycle in Tour de Cure

Jan 19th 2012
Bilingual Health Care Reaches Latinos

ADA volunteer runs Alivio Medical Center in Indianapolis

Jan 19th 2012
ADA Launches New Mobile Site

Jan 19th 2012
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Older People

Researcher explores the link between aging and insulin resistance

By Andrew Curry

Jan 19th 2012

Mail Call

Mail Call: February 2012

“I am alive today (41 years with type 1) because of their help and love through the years.”—Myra Everhart, Griffith, Ind.

Jan 17th 2012

Forethought

Reduce, Reuse . . . Regret?

By Sara Sklaroff, Editor at Large

Jan 18th 2012

Ask the Experts

Will Little Issues Get Bigger?

Jan 17th 2012
Too Much Exercise?

Jan 17th 2012

Guest Editorial

New Light Dawning on Depression

By Christy L. Parkin, MSN, RN, CDE

Jan 17th 2012

From the Editorial Director

Better Together

By Kelly Rawlings, Editorial Director

Jan 17th 2012

Reflections

Taking Steps

By Artis Grady

Jan 19th 2012