Diabetic Digest – Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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Eye Damage From Diabetes Remains the Leading Cause of
Blindness in Adults
Newswise
Diabetic retinopathy is the major cause of blindness in
Americans over age 60 years, despite recent advances in
both diagnosis and treatment. Diabetic retinopathy affects
5.3 million U.S. adults, causing blindness in about 24,000
each year.
About 60 percent of diabetes patients will develop
diabetic retinopathy within 10 years of being diagnosed
with diabetes. Timely laser surgery and proper follow-up
care can reduce the risk of blindness by 90 percent by
shrinking abnormal blood vessels and properly securing
the retina.
Patients with diabetes should have annual eye exams to
detect retinopathy, as many patients in the early stages
may not notice any changes in vision.
Copyright 2010 Information, Inc.
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Diabetic Recipe
Gooey Tuna Dogs
(makes 2 servings)
1 2-ounce (60 g) can water-packed tuna, drained
1 tablespoon (15 ml) dill pickle relish
2 scallions, white part only, chopped
2 tablespoons (30 g) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon (15 ml) reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 hot dog buns
1. In a small bowl, flake tuna with a fork. Stir in dill
pickle relish, scallion, cheese, and mayonnaise.
2. Partially open hot dog buns and fill each with half of
the tuna mixture.
3. Wrap each filled bun with microwave-safe plastic wrap
or waxed paper.
4. Microwave on MEDIUM (50% power for 90 seconds or until
cheese melts.
5. Carefully unwrap the buns and cut in half or leave
whole. Serve warm.
Per serving: 187 calories (29% calories from fat),
11 g protein, 6 g total fat (1.9 g saturated
fat), 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber,
14 mg cholesterol, 500 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 1/2 carbohydrate
(1 1/2 starch)
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End of DIABETIC DIGEST
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