Information and opinions on DiabeTeens from Andrew Berry at DiabeTeens.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/92445/progress-cell Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:43:45 -0400 Andrew Berry Researchers are one step closer to pinpointing the direct cause of Type 1 diabetes. Dr. Dario Vignali and his team at St Jude Children’s Research Center have discovered how destructive immune cells gain access to insulin-producing cells and help cause type 1 diabetes. These findings may lead to possible strategies for halting or preventing diabetes altogether.   Using mice as test subjects, Dr. Vignali and his team... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/92445/progress-cell http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/89491/dysfunction Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:53:44 -0400 Andrew Berry Normally, I focus most of my articles on helping people lose weight safely, but this month I wanted to bring awareness to the guys on Diabeteens.com about the consequences of poor diabetes management and their sexual health.   Sexual Dysfunction refers to the difficulty for someone to engage in normal sexual activity including desire, arousal and orgasm. This is something that many diabetic men suffer from at some point in their lives.... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/89491/dysfunction http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/81665/nutritional Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:25:25 -0400 Andrew Berry   (Click this link to see Andrew's articles and interviews with Andrew on exercise, nutrition & diabetes.)   While diabetes most noticeable impacts the way your body processes glucose and your blood sugar levels, other parts of the body are effected over time. Of course, well managed blood sugars will reduce the impact on your body's kidneys, eyes, ability to metabolize and digest your food properly, but there are some steps... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/81665/nutritional http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/73341/guidelines-diet Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:33:32 -0400 Andrew Berry Below are links to Andrew's other nutrition/diet/exercise articles:   Changing your eating habits Part I Carbohydrates Proteins Losing weight with diabetes Eating well in a school cafeteria Changing Your Eating Habits Part II Effective Cardio Exercise     Lately I have been getting a lot of private messages on how to begin a healthy dietary regimen. Most of the questions I have been getting are from people who... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/73341/guidelines-diet http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/71548/effective Tue, 19 May 2009 12:30:16 -0400 Andrew Berry So, if you’ve been following my articles on how to get started on improving your health through diet and exercise, you've noticed an emphasis on good nutrition and strength training. The other part of this is your cardiovascular health -- aerobic exercise. This aspect of exercise can be complicated with diabetes, I know, because of the continual effort to keep your blood sugar balanced. But it's important, and a lot of people out... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/71548/effective http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/67539/changing-eating Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:11:10 -0400 Andrew Berry Ok, so we covered the nutrition basics.   Changing your eating habits Part I Carbohydrates Proteins Losing weight with diabetes Eating well in a school cafeteria     Next we should talk about how to set your diet up. I’m assuming that other than having diabetes, you are a normal healthy person that wants to lose body fat and maintain/accumulate muscle mass. This diet plan is low in carbohydrates and high in protein... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/67539/changing-eating http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/66886/changing-eating Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:04:28 -0400 Andrew Berry When it comes to diabetes and nutrition, there's a lot to know...but it's a very important part of your healthcare, and a better understanding of what you eat will make your diabetes that much easier to manage. If you are running high and low throughout the day, leaving you exhausted and feeling completely lousy, nutrition needs to become a more important part of your day.I’m going to help you understand what foods you should be sticking... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/66886/changing-eating http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/65398/cafeteria-food Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:15:51 -0400 Andrew Berry “You ready for breakfast?” I ask as I walk into George’s room. “Yeah, let me brush my teeth, and I’ll meet you downstairs in a sec, “he said. George is a friend of mine from class who was diagnosed during his freshman year at college with Type 1 diabetes. I can tell he just tested his blood sugar ‘cause the black case he always has with him is open on his desk. George started taking an interest in weight... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/65398/cafeteria-food http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/64551/prohormones Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:45:30 -0400 Andrew Berry Im a type 1 diabetic and a division one athlete, I want to get stronger...can I take a 6 week cycle of prohormones? What are the best safest ones? Matt   Matt,   As a previous college athlete I have some experience on this topic. I want to tell you that before you take any supplement whether it be prohormones, creatine, etc. you should always consult with a doctor or qualified health care professional that is knowledgable... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabeteens/c/26446/64551/prohormones