Helping people gain better

November is American Diabetes Month and this years them is “Eat Well, America!” As the American Diabetes Association® celebrates its 75th anniversary, they want to share a timeless message—that eating well is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and enjoying delicious, healthy food helps with diabetes management. This November, the Association will show our nation how easy and joyful healthy eating can be.

Each week, the Association will share nutritious recipes selected by noted chefs and cookbook authors for every meal of the day, including snacks and special occasion treats. Not only that, but they’ll teach you how to choose, prepare, serve and eat healthy food that is both delicious and nutritious. From tip sheets to shopping lists, we’ll help you make healthy eating a fun and easy part of your daily life.

Everyone deserves to enjoy food that makes them feel happy, strong and empowered, and the Association will inspire people to eat well while also successfully managing their diabetes.

Check back for upcoming recipes (see calendar below), and be sure to share them with friends and family. It’s a great way to put good food and good health on the table.

Eat Well, America! Calendar

Week One (11/1–11/7): Breakfast
Delicious breakfast recipes that motivate you to get your busy day off to the right start.

Week Two (11/8–11/14): Snacks
Easy and satisfying snack recipes that make the walk past the vending machine a breeze.

Week Three (11/15–11/21): Lunch, Including National Healthy Lunch Day
Lunch recipes that get you through the midday hump and keep you on track through the rest of the day.

Week Four (11/22–11/28): Dinner
Seasonal dinner recipes that ensure you don’t miss out on the autumn and holiday flavors you love.

Week Five (11/29–12/5): Special Occasion Foods
Healthy special occasion options, including sweets, so you never feel deprived of your favorite treats and stay on track with good nutrition.

Link: http://Diabetesforecast.org/adm

Why does your endocrinologist ask you how your sleep has been?

One night of sleep loss can influence several genes in the body, that can lead to metabolic effects.

According to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, these metabolic effects can include insulin resistance and weight gain. This was a study that looked at young adults who experienced both overnight wakefulness and decreased sleep duration. Even short-term changes in sleep were associated with a decrease in the efficiency with which the body processed sugar. Some of these changes were directly linked to changes in the way the body processes genes. A process called methylation was affected and this leads to slower metabolism.

The researchers took tissue samples, including small pieces of fatty tissues from under the skin of the study participants. They noted that the way these tissues broke down sugars and fats were slower in people who did not get a good night’s sleep. Researchers also saw reduced concentrations of the adrenal gland hormone cortisol in participants after sleep deprivation

These findings underline the importance of sleep for metabolism. Sleep requirements change from person to person, but a minimum of 7 hours a night is recommended for most people.