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07 July 2008
Low GI diet reduces cancer risk
 
A new Italian study says a low Glycemic Index diet may reduce the risk of developing cancer.
 
02 July 2008
Medicare item looks to prevention
 
The Federal Government has introduced a new Medicare item aimed at identifying people at high risk of type 2 diabetes and stopping the disease before it is diagnosed.
 
03 July 2008
Diabetes link for men whose sisters have PCOS
 
Men whose sisters have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
 
26 June 2008
People with type 1 satisfied with newer insulins
 
People with type 1 diabetes who take the newer insulin analogues report greater satisfaction and better quality of life.
 

Surviving the christmas period

Eating a “healthy balanced diet” and doing “regular physical activity” during December is usually the last thing on people’s minds, and they may feel they are impossible to achieve. However, with a few simple guidelines, you can decrease the stress, and perhaps even your waistline over the festive season.

The following are the points on surviving the Christmas period:

If you normally receive a lot of chocolate and sweets for Christmas, suggest to everyone that you would prefer something different this year. Lead by example, and give others some simple but healthy gifts: decorative soap, special toiletries, a book, a CD, a photo frame, jewellery, etc.

Don’t get out of the habit of doing at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, preferably every day. If this isn’t a habit of yours yet, you may like to spend your holidays being more physically active, like going for a walk, learning a new activity, or cooling down by swimming at your local pool or beach.

Exercise not only assists with burning off those extra calories, but has been proven to assist with reducing stress and tension, as well as having a positive effect on your mood.

Spoil yourself with fresh, seasonal fruits such as berries, mangos, peaches and cherries, rather than chips, chocolate and alcohol.

Get prepared, as leaving everything to the last minute will be a sure way to increase stress levels.

Try to relax. You need to allow time “for you”. Stress has a negative effect on the blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. Therefore people with diabetes should aim to keep their stress levels to a minimum, and regular exercise is a great way to do that.

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