Exercise and Blood Sugar Management In Type 2 Diabetes
This is the second in a two article series on Diabetes and Exercise. This article will discuss type 2 diabetes and how to manage blood sugars during and after exercise. A number of key ideas regarding the fundamentals of fuel metabolism in conjunction with exercise were discussed in the first article in the last issue […]
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Exercise and Blood Sugar Management In Type 1 Diabetes
The general rules for blood sugar management in conjunction with exercise will vary depending on whether you are a type 1 diabetic or a type 2 diabetic. With that in mind this article, the first in a series of two articles, will discuss what is known about the basics of energy metabolism in our bodies, […]
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Diabetes Symposium
Held Sunday, November 24, 2002 Q: What do Halle Berry, B.B King, and Mary Tyler Moore have in common? A: They all have diabetes. In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month this November, the BC Endocrine Research Foundation is pleased to present it’s third annual symposium, Diabetes on Sunday, November 24 at the Central Branch of […]
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A Sample of Questions and Answers from Dr. J.C. Prior’s July 23, 2002 Presentation at Vancouver Hospital
Q: Is bone loss the same thing as osteoporosis? A: There are many stages in bone loss. Ostopenia is the lesser form, but when bone density gets really low its call osteoporosis. After menopause there is natural bone loss, and if you can prevent that bone loss you can prevent osteoporosis. Q: When you talk […]
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The Islet Cell Transplant Program
How does our body normally maintain proper glucose homeostasis? The body maintains proper glucose homeostasis by using insulin to keep the blood sugar at a constant level. Insulin works by signaling the uptake of glucose into the cells of the body. Without insulin, proper glucose control cannot be achieved. Insulin is manufactured in the islet […]
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Women’s Health Symposium November 4th 2001
I had the opportunity to attend the Women’s Midlife Health Symposium in November and thoroughly enjoyed myself. On such a dark and wet Sunday morning I was pleased to see more than 100 people turn out. Dr. Diane Finegood with the Canadian Institute of Health Research spoke about having 58% prevention of diabetes with lifestyle […]
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Research Study on Blood Vessel Function and Hot Flushes
Having hot flushes? Past menopause? No risks for heart disease? We are looking for women to participate in a 4 month research study on blood vessel function and hot flushes. The study is being run by: Dr. Jerilynn Prior Professor of Endocrinology, University of British Columbia. To participate, you must: Be menopausal (2 – 10 […]
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Perimenopause: The Ovary’s Frustrating Grand Finale
(Revised 10/2001. Adapted from telehealth conference script originally as a video, 10/1998 sponsored by the B.C. Women’s Hospital Foundation) Introduction Women in midlife increasingly hear the words “estrogen deficiency” spoken as the ultimate in bad news. “Everyone knows” that low estrogen levels cause heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and frigidity. Right? But as Dr. Susan Love […]
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Vegetarian Shepard’s Pie
Food For Thought A satisfying meatless meal, the following is a delicious and nourishing makeover of traditional Shepherd’s Pie: Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (adapted from Rose Elliott’s The Supreme Vegetarian Cookbook) 1 cup green or brown lentils 2-3 tsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, diced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, […]
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Type 2 Diabetes and Lifestyle
Defining Diabetes It is often said that you either have type 2 diabetes or you don’t. Your physician may tell you that you can’t have just a touch of diabetes or be a little bit diabetic. Why is this? The main reason is that there is a definition of diabetes based on several strict criteria […]
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