American Diabetes Association Convention: Day 3 Review

By David Mendosa, Health Guide Monday, June 25, 2007

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The third day of the American Diabetes Association’s convention in the so-called Windy City blew me away in more ways than one. While Chicago is in fact hardly as windy as my hometown of Boulder, Colorado, I was blown away not only by the shear size and efficiency of the Second City, its...

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Karen LaVine

6/26/07 12:46pm

I tell patients starting on Byetta that it may be wonderful to have one's appetite under control but if they notice this, it is even MORE important to make very healthy dietary choices in order to prevent long term nutritional deficiencies due to decreased overall dietary intake. Therefore, START a meal/snack with a some low carb veggies, lean/lowfat protein and then add in a little complex carb like a SMALL serving of high fiber grain and or fruit. Eat SLOWLY, listen to what your stomach is telling you and stop when you begin to feel full. (This is what we should all be doing anyhow!)
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David Mendosa, Health Guide

6/26/07 1:26pm

Karen,

Excellent advice. That is what I try to do. Eating slowly has been the hardest thing for me to do, but I noticed that I was the slowest eater at my table at the Fairmont hotel! And I wasn't able to finish my plate before the efficient waiter took it away!

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