Skinny vs. Healthy - Warshaw's interview with www.diabetesmine.com
Skinny vs. Healthy
The following is the interview Amy Tenderich of diabetesmine.com, award winning blogger posted on 2/26/08
How low should blood glucose go?
How low should blood glucose go? Recent news from two large studies in people (~ 10,000 each) with type 2 diabetes—the ACCORD and ADVANCE trials—raised this question…yet again. Perspective is pertinent! It’s well known that managing type 2 diabetes is not only about blood glucose control. It’s also about treating blood pressure (goal: <130/80) and blood lipids (LDL: <100 or less) to into the healthy zone.
Tobacco-Free Zones: Why not Junk Food Free Zones, Portion Controlled Zones?
No doubt both first- and second-hand smoke from tobacco is a health hazard. Also, no doubt that exposure, in a smoke filled environment, to second-hand smoke cannot be selectively avoided, unless you avoid the setting. Not the case when it comes to food.
Keep Your Eyes (and Mouth) on Healthy Eating Priorities
Bravo! I applaud Sally Squires’ (Lean Plate Club, Washington Post) balanced synopsis of the pros and cons of using glycemic index as a tool for healthier eating After 30 years, Glycemic Index Still Fights for Acceptance.