Nutrition and Diabetes

September 1997

Consumer
ISSN: 1053-8887
97-C2


These bibliographies are reviewed by experts and professionals in the field. They contain accurate nutrition information and are available nationwide. Opinions expressed in the publications do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nutri-Topics are issued in two editions: Health Professional/Researcher, and Consumer.

Magazine and Newsletter Articles (in order by year)

Please check with your local library for the following articles.

"Diabetes: promising new therapies for an age-old disease." Environmental Nutrition, pp. 1, 6.
March 1996.

"The near-perfect diet." Kathleen Stanley. Diabetes Forecast, pp. 45-49. June 1996.

"The new food label: coping with diabetes." Paula Kurtzweil. FDA Consumer, pp. 20-25. November 1994.

"Rethinking the diabetic diet: the 'rules' ease up." Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter,
12(6):3-6. August 1994.


Magazines (in order by title)

Diabetes Forecast. Available from the American Diabetes Association, Box 5014, Harlan, IA 51593-0514.

Kid's Corner. American Diabetes Association. Alexandria, VA.


Books

These books are available in many libraries. You may also order these through your local bookstore or directly from the publisher.

The All New Cookbook for Diabetics and Their Families. Dept. of Food and Nutrition Services and General Clinical Research Center. Birmingham, AL: University Hospital, 1994. 234 p.

The American Heart Association Kids Cookbook. 1st edition. New York: Times Books, Inc., 1993. 651 p.

The Complete Step-by-Step Diabetic Cookbook. Anne C. Chappell (editor). Birmingam, AL: Oxmoor House, 1995. 368 p.

Convenience Food Facts: A Quick Guide for Choosing Healthy Brand-Name Foods in Every Aisle of the Supermarket. 4th edition. Arlene Monk and Nancy Cooper. Minneapolis, MN: IDC Publishing, 1997. 384 p. Available from IDC Publishing, I nternational Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, MN 55416-2699. (612) 993-3393.

The Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide: Quick and Easy Meal Planning Using Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Counts. Lea Ann Holtzmeister. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association and Chicago, IL: The American Dietetic Association, c1997. 422 p. Available from: Order Fulfillment Dept., P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA 31193-0850. (800) ADA-ORDER. Fax: (770) 442-9742.

Diabetes Mellitus: a Practical Handbook. 6th edition, Completely Revised and Updated. Suellyn K. Milcovich and Barbara Dunn-Long. Palo Alto, CA: Bull Pub. Co. 1995. 200 p. Available from Publishers Group West, Emeryville, CA (no phone number).

Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes - or Less! Robyn Webb. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 1996. 174 p. Available from the American Diabetes Association, Order Fulfillment Dept., P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA: 31193-0850. (800) ADA- ORDER.

Exchanges for All Occasions: Your Guide to Choosing Healthy Foods Anytime Anywhere. 4th edition. Marion J. Franz. Minneapolis, MN: IDC Publishing, 1997. 448 p. Available from IDC Publishing, International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, MN 55416-2699. (612) 993-3393.

Fast Food Facts: the Original Guide for Fitting Fast Foods into a Healthy Lifestyle. 5th edition. Marion Franz. Minneapolis, MN: IDC Publishing, c1997. 256 p. Available from IDC Publishing, International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, MN 55416-2699. (612) 993-3393.

Flavorful Seasons Cookbook. Robin Webb. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 1996. 452 p. Available from the American Diabetes Association, Order Fulfillment Dept., P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA: 31193-0850. (800) ADA-ORDER.

The Healthy Homestyle Cookbook. R.W. McGary. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 1993. 181 p. Available from the American Diabetes Association, Order Fulfillment Dept., P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA: 31193-0850. (800) ADA-ORDER.< br>
The Healthy Start Kids' Cookbook: Fun and Healthful Recipes That Kids Can Make Themselves. Sandra K. Nissenberg (editor). Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publishing, 1994. 188 p. Available from Chronimed Publishing, P.O. Box 59032, Minneapolis, MN 55459-9686. (800) 848-2793.

Month of Meals (menu planners). American Diabetes Association. Alexandria, VA: The Association, 1992-1994. Pages vary. Available from the American Diabetes Association, Order Fulfillment Dept., P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA: 31193-0850. (800) ADA-ORDER.

The New Diabetic Cookbook. 2nd revision. Mabel Cavaiani. Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books, 1994. 400 p.

Quick & Easy Diabetic Menus. Betty Wedman. Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books, 1993. 262 p.

Right from the Start: Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes; Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. American Diabetes Association. Annually.

Savor the Flavor. Gail L. Becker. Great Neck, NY: Cumberland Packing Corporation, 1994. 166 p.

Skim the Fat: A Practical Guide. The American Dietetic Association. Chicago, IL: The Association, 1995. 218 p.

Understanding Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. 8th edition. Peter H. Chase. Denver, CO: Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Children's Diabetes Foundation at Denver, 1995. 254 p.

The Wellness Low Cookbook. Editors of the Wellness Cooking School and the University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter. New York: Rebus, Inc., 1993. 255 p.

Available from the National Center, American Diabetes Association, Order Fulfillment Dept., P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA: 31193-0850. (800) ADA-ORDER. Frank Blenn. 72 p. each. 1994-1995.

Easy and Elegant Entrees.
Great Starts & Fine Finishes.
Quick & Hearty Main Dishes.
Savory Soups and Salads.
Simple & Tasty Side Dishes.


Handouts (in alphabetical order by organization)

Consumers can request a copy of the items directly from the following organizations:

Available from the Government Printing Office, Superintendents of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328. (202) 275-3325.

Down Home Healthy: Family Recipes of Black American Chefs. Leah Chase and Johnny Rivers. National Cancer Institute and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH Publication No. 94-3408. July 1994. 44 p.


Available from the Health Literacy Project: Health Promotion Council of SE Pennsylvania, 311 S. Juniper St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. (215) 546-1276. Low literacy materials and videos.

Living with Diabetes, 4 p. each:

Rhonda Has Diabetes.
Rhonda Finds Out about Food.

Viviendo Con Diabetes (in Spanish), 4 p. each:

Part 1: Lucy Tiene Diabetes (Lucy Has Diabetes).
Part 3: Lucy Aprende Lo Que Debe Y No Debe De Comer
(Lucy Learns about Foods She Can and Cannot Eat).
Part 4: Lucy Aprende Cuanto Es Comer Demasiado
(Lucy Learns about How Much Food She Can Eat).


Available from the American Diabetes Association, Order Fulfillment Dept., P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA: 31193-0850. (800) ADA-ORDER.

Nutrition and Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. 1994. 4 p.
Nutrition and Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. 1994. 4 p.
Nutrition for Children with Diabetes. 1993. 4 p.
Reading Food Labels: A Handbook for People with Diabetes. 1994. 13 p.
Teddy Ryder Rides Again! Rev. 1994. 24 p.
A Word about Obesity. 1993. 4 p.


Available from National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics, The American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. (800) 366-1635 or (312) 899-4854 in the Chicago area. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.

What's New in Diabetes Meal Planning. 1995. 2 p.


Available from University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension Publications, 630 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703-2636. (608) 262-3346.

Diabetes and Your Diet: Using the Food Guide Pyramid to Plan a Healthy
Diabetic Diet. 1995. 13 p. (For people with Type 2 diabetes)


Contacts for Assistance

Contacts listed are resources for answering questions on the subject. Some of these contacts also provide publications upon request.

National Contacts

American Diabetes Association, 1660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (800) 232-3472.
(703) 549-1500.
Web Site: http://www.diabetes.org

Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. (617) 732-2695.

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, 432 Park Ave. S., New York, NY 10016-8013.
(800) 223-1138.

National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics, American Dietetics Association, 216 W. Jackson
Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995. (800) 366-1655.
Web Site: http://www.eatright.org

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, 1 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3560.
(800) 891-5388. (301) 654-3327.
Web Site: http://www.niddk.nih.gov


Acknowledgement is given to the following reviewers:

Carolyn Leontos, MS, RD, CDE, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Las Vegas, NV

Madelyn Wheeler, MS, RD, CDE, Diabetes Research & Training Center, Indianapolis, IN


This Nutri-Topics was compiled by Shirley King Evans,
Nutrition Information Specialist,
Food and Nutrition Information Center September 1997




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