| Welcome to the June
edition of Access Digest. This month our
theme is Diabetes and Genetics. Some people
are more likely than others to get diabetes. The
predisposition to the disease is inherited, but
your environment is also a factor. We hope you'll
find these articles of interest.
Our featured recipe of
the month is Turkey Scaloppine and our
Lifestyle Tip is Managing Stress.
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The Genetics of Diabetes |
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You've probably wondered
how you got diabetes. You may worry that your children
will get it too.
Unlike some traits, diabetes does not seem to be
inherited in a simple pattern. Yet clearly, some
people are born more likely to get diabetes than
others.
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have different
causes. Yet two factors are important in both. First,
you must inherit a predisposition to the disease.
Second, something in your environment must trigger
diabetes.
Genes alone are not enough. One proof of this is
identical twins. Identical twins have identical
genes. Yet when one twin has type 1 diabetes, the
other gets the disease at most only half the time.
When one twin has type 2 diabetes, the other's risk
is at most 3 in 4.
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Genes Can Cause Type 1 Diabetes |
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| Type 1 diabetes
occurs when cells of the immune system attack
particular cells in the pancreas — called beta
cells — that produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes
affects 700,000 people in the United States and
is the most common chronic metabolic disorder
to affect children. It is most common in Caucasian
populations, especially those in Scandinavia,
and rare in people of Asian or African descent.
Type 1 diabetes is less common than Type 2 diabetes,
accounting for only five to ten percent of all
cases.
If you or someone in
your family has Type 1 diabetes, you may wonder
if other family members are at risk. It turns
out that Type 1 diabetes does often run in families.
In fact, researchers have found nearly 20 different
genes that can affect your risk for developing
diabetes.
Out of 100 people with
Type 1 diabetes, 80 have no family members with
the disease. The remaining 20 people have at least
one family member with diabetes. Although most
people in the population have a 0.4 percent chance
of developing Type 1 diabetes, the risk increases
to about two percent if your mother has diabetes
and six percent if your father or siblings have
Type 1 diabetes. If your sibling with diabetes
is a fraternal twin your risk increases to 11
percent and it increases to roughly 50 percent
if your identical twin has diabetes.
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Family History Linked
to Type 2 Diabetes |
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| Type 2 diabetes
is the most common form of diabetes, accounting
for roughly 90 percent of all cases. In the United
States, 15 million people have Type 2 diabetes,
of which five million cases are undiagnosed because
of the slow onset and mild symptoms during early
stages of the disease.
If you or someone in
your family has Type 2 diabetes, you may wonder
if other family members are at risk. It turns
out that Type 2 diabetes often runs in families
and is also more common in some ethnic groups.
In fact, researchers have found many genes that
can effect your heritable risk for developing
Type 2 diabetes.
One strong risk factor
for developing Type 2 diabetes is a family history
of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or a personal history
of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy).
Although the risk for the general population is
about five percent, people who have a parent or
sibling with the disease have an increased risk
of about 10 to 15 percent. If that sibling is
an identical twin, then the risk is almost 100
percent. However, this risk may not be entirely
genetic. Because Type 2 diabetes is also triggered
by a lifestyle that lead to obesity, twins may
share a strong lifestyle similarity that puts
them at similar risk.
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Healthy Living: Monthly Recipe & Lifestyle Changes |
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June Lifestyle Tip:
Managing Stress
Learning to release your
stress can help you cope with many kinds of medical
conditions, including diabetes. Guided imagery,
breathing exercises, and stretching are three
simple activities that can help you relax.
Guided Imagery involves
forming a mental image of a place where you feel
at peace. This could be your favorite beach, the
mountains, or even your own bedroom. Breathing
exercises help you relax by filling your lungs
with air. Stretching releases stress from
your neck, shoulders, and lower back.
Once you've learned these
exercises, you can practice them whenever you're
stressed. For the best results, set aside 10 to
20 minutes every day. When you wake up, right
before bed, or during your lunch hour are all
great times to give them a try. If you're short
on time, try doing a 5- or 10-minute session twice
a day. The most important thing is to use these
techniques on a regular basis.
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June Recipe: Turkey Scaloppine
Source: The New Family Cookbook For People
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This month our featured recipe is Turkey
Scaloppine.
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| Ingredients - Turkey Scaloppine
| Ingredient |
Measure |
Weight |
| All-purpose flour |
3 Tbsp |
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| Seasoned salt |
1/2
Tsp |
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| Ground white pepper |
1/4
Tsp |
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| Boneless turkey breast, thinly sliced |
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1 pound |
| Dry
white wine |
1/4
cup |
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| Homemade chicken broth or canned reduced-sodium
chicken broth |
1/2
cup |
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| Sweet
marsala wine |
1/4
cup |
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| Garlic, minced |
1 clove |
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| Brown
sugar |
2 Tsp |
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| Cornstarch |
1 Tsp |
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| Grated lemon zest |
1/2
Tsp |
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Preparation
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Mix the flour with the seasoned
salt and pepper in a pie plate
or plastic bag. Dredge the turkey
slices and shake off the excess.
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Heat a large skillet and spray
well with non-stick pan spray.
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Cook the cutlets in a single
layer over medium-high heat about
2 minutes on each side, or until
light tan in color.
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Remove the turkey to a warm
platter.
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Add the white wine, chicken
broth, marsala, garlic, and brown
sugar to the skillet.
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Stir, scraping any bits form
the bottom of the pan.
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Bring to a boil and reduce the
sauce to about 1/2 cup.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch
with 2 tablespoons water.
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Add to the sauce, bring to a
boil, and stir in the lemon zest.
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Reduce the heat.
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Return the turkey to the skillet.
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Coat with sauce to glaze, and
heat thoroughly, about 5 minutes.
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Nutritional
Information - Turkey Scaloppine |
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Amount per serving:
Recipe makes four servings of 2 -
3 slices each |
| Calories |
172 |
| Diabetic Exchanges |
1/2
Starch, 4 Very Lean Meat |
| Fat |
1 g |
| Cholesterol |
82
mg |
| Dietary Fiber |
0 g |
| Sugars |
3
g |
| Sodium |
192 mg |
| Carbohydrates |
7
g |
| Protein |
31 g |
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Questions & Answers - Ask the
Experts |
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