Nordic Diet – Better than Mediterranean?
Developed in tandem by scientists, nutritionists, and chefs, the Nordic diet was designed to enhance the nutritional intake of people in Scandinavian Countries. The Nordic diet is similar to the Mediterranean diet in that it promotes healthy lifestyle habits like choosing local, fresh ingredients and pairing diet with active habits like bicycling and walking.
The Nordic diet’s aim is to limit sugar and highly processed foods while emphasizing whole and minimally processed foods; high-fiber vegetables, whole grains, fruit, dense breads (pumpernickel/real sourdough), fish, low-fat dairy, lean meats of all types, beans and lentils, tofu, skinless poultry, and fermented foods.
The Nordic Diet ratio recommends 50% of calories from high fiber carbs, 25% lean protein, and 25% from mostly plant based fats. Fermented foods — fish, vegetables and dairy — also play a strong role, as do herbs and spices
A caveat is if you live in a warmer climate, some of the Nordic foods may be difficult to find, so the Mediterranean diet may be better. Also, registered dietitian Layne Lieberman advises limiting cured fish which is high in salt, sugar, and often nitrates. Read more about the Nordic diet here.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Technology & Diabetes Today | September Newsletter
September Newsletter Now Available!
In our September Newsletter we highlight a string of new technology developments! From pump recalls and treatment decisions, to technology events and solutions.
Read this month’s newsletter to find out more about our latest technology toolkit, and can’t-miss events like the Women Leader’s Conference coming to the East Coast!
September Newsletter Topics Include:
- Time in Range Goals for CGMs
- Medtronic Pump Recall
- EverSense Approved for Treatment
- Women Leader’s Conference to include Technology Session
Want to learn more about Diabetes Technologies? Coach Beverly’s New Technology Toolkit – Earn 3.0 CEs is ready for on-demand viewing. Next Live Show: September 11 & 13, 2019 @ 11:30 a.m.
When it comes to insulin pumps, sensors and calculation, many of us feel overwhelmed and unsure about diabetes technology management. Plus, with the vast amount of information, it may seem impossible to figure out what to focus on for our clinical practice and to prepare for the diabetes certification exam.
Coach Beverly invites you to enroll in our NEW Technology Toolkit Online Course Bundle, to keep you abreast of the rapidly changing world of Insulin Pump Therapy, Continuous Glucose Monitoring and calculations while preparing for exam success.
If you want cutting edge information on diabetes technology, problem solving and using formulas to determine appropriate insulin dosing, we highly recommend this toolkit.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Smart Glucometers Improve Engagment During Pregnancy
A clinic in South Carolina studied 50 pregnant women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and found that use of smart glucometers improved diabetes management. Use of these glucose meters led to increased participant engagement and better informed treatment decisions.
The smart glucometers were cellular-enabled to upload readings in real time to the clinic’s online portal. The smart meters also reported time of day, type of meal eaten, physical activity information, and symptoms. Blood glucose readings taken with the smart meter were automatically uploaded to a patient portal via cellular connectivity and were reviewed daily by diabetes educators.
During the study providers contacted participants when blood glucose readings were less than 50 mg/dL or when there were two consecutive readings of more than 200 mg/dL. They found that women with the smart meter reported more hypoglycemic events and were more likely to use a CGM than those who kept manual log books.
Those with smart glucometers versus those without had no difference in maternal or neonatal complications, except for neonatal hypoglycemia, which was less frequent in those with smart glucometers. For more details, you can read the full study.
Want to learn more about Diabetes Technologies? Coach Beverly’s New Technology Toolkit – Earn 3.0 CEs is ready for on-demand viewing.
When it comes to insulin pumps, sensors and calculation, many of us feel overwhelmed and unsure about diabetes technology management. Plus, with the vast amount of information, it may seem impossible to figure out what to focus on for our clinical practice and to prepare for the diabetes certification exam.
Coach Beverly invites you to enroll in our NEW Technology Toolkit Online Course Bundle, to keep you abreast of the rapidly changing world of Insulin Pump Therapy, Continuous Glucose Monitoring and calculations while preparing for exam success.
If you want cutting edge information on diabetes technology, problem solving and using formulas to determine appropriate insulin dosing, we highly recommend this toolkit.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Can Coffee Help Our Waistlines?
A new study from the University of Nottingham suggests yes! The study examined the effect coffee on brown fat.
Brown fat is a heat generating form of fat, unlike white fat which simply store the body’s excess calories. The heat generation of brown fat helps burn calories in the process of thermogenesis.
Brown fat normally is triggered in response to cold and helps the body produce heat by burning sugar and fat. In this study, the brown fat actually became hotter after a drink of coffee!
Michael Symonds, the study leader, explained the next step will be testing if caffeine supplements create a similar effect. Read the full report on the study here.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Free Resource Friday | Free Teaching Resources
There are a number of websites that offer FREE handouts for diabetes education and ready-to-download resources, all conveniently collected on our Teaching Resources Page!
We always highlight a free resource each Friday as a way to give back. Sign up for our blog below to stay up to date on all the resources available to you.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Intermittent Fasting Reduces Hunger?
A new study shows intermittent fasting may help reduce hunger and promote weight loss. The typical American mealtimes occur during a 12-hour window, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Intermittent fasting is a strategy of limiting down the amount of hours spent eating, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This small study compared two groups who ate the same amount of calories but one group stayed on the typical American eating schedule (from 8am to 8pm), and the other group ate within the intermittent fasting schedule (from 8am to 2pm).
Those who fasted 18 hours (from 2 p.m. to 8 a.m.) had lower levels of ghrelin and higher levels of peptide (they were more satiated and less hungry) and lost weight.
Those practicing intermittent fasting, even though they ate the same amount of calories as the non fasters, also had better metabolic flexibility. You can read more details on the study here.
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Good News – Dark Chocolate Reduces Depression Risk and Stress
A study from the University College London, published in Depression & Anxiety showed an association between eating dark chocolate, and lessening symptoms of depression.
This study isolated the effects of dark chocolate only, avoiding variables such as socioeconomic status, which they believed could “confound the association between chocolate and depression.”
The study showed significantly lower odds of symptoms of clinical depression in study participants who ate dark chocolate as compared to other chocolate types.
The findings indicate a positive relationship between dark chocolate and lessened depression. However, they need to be confirmed in duplicate studies that carefully consider confounding variables.
In another study, researchers highlighted that highly stressed people who ate the equivalent of one average-sized dark chocolate candy bar (1.4 ounces) each day for two weeks experienced reduced levels of cortisol and catecholamine levels compared to highly stressed people who did not eat dark chocolate for 2 weeks.
Researchers also say dark chocolate appeared to have beneficial effects on the participants’ metabolism and microbial activity in the gut.
Bottom line – looks like we all need to eat more dark chocolate!
Read University College London Study on Chocolate Reduces Depression Risk
Read Dark Chocolate Lowers Stress Hormones from Web MD
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[yikes-mailchimp form=”1″]Free Resource Friday | Medication PocketCard Download
Download our FREE medication PocketCard today!
Each sheet can be downloaded individually to print out, or you can buy our two-sided, laminated, accordion fold PocketCard for only $3! (Bulk discounts available)
Our Medication PocketCards are packed full of fantastic information, including insulin and injectable medications with action times and dosing information, and oral medications with dosing and side effects.
Critical information on insulin pumps, calculations, and continuous glucose monitors can be found in our newest Technology Toolkit, premiering August 20 & 23, 2019 @ 11:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
If you want cutting edge information on diabetes technology, problem solving and using formula to determine appropriate insulin dosing, we highly recommend this toolkit.
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