Add newsletter@newsletter.diabetesselfmanagement.com to your address book to ensure that we reach your inbox. If you are unable to view our images, please click here.   Diabetes Self-Management E-News March 20, 2013 Volume 9, Issue 12 NEUROPATHY: REDUCING THE RISK, EASING THE PAIN First, the bad news: Up to 70% of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that can cause tingling, numbness, pain, and other uncomfortable sensations in the hands, legs, feet, and arms. But fortunately, developing this condition is not inevitable, and if you already have it, there are ways to make it more manageable. To find out who is at risk for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, how doctors screen for the condition, what the treatment options are, and more, see this week's Article of the Week, "Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy," by diabetes educator Laura Hieronymus and Dr. James Borders. Have questions about how much carbohydrate you should eat for optimum health and diabetes control? Trying a low-carb diet to help with your blood glucose levels? Then you'll also want to read nurse David Spero's recent piece, "How Low is Low Carb?", in which he attempts to get to the bottom of this complicated issue. Finally, if the arrival of spring has you hankering for a dish fresh off the grill, be sure to try our tangy sesame-ginger grilled salmon recipe. This entrée is chock-full of heart-healthy fats and contains just 7 grams of carbohydrate per serving! Best, Diane Fennell, Web Editor DiabetesSelfManagement.com   DIABETES FLASHPOINTS Fewer Calories, More Obesity? A new study finds that average daily calorie consumption has fallen over the last few years, while the rate of obesity has risen. How can this be explained? RECIPE OF THE WEEK Sesame-ginger grilled salmon Chock-full of heart-healthy fats! Click here for the recipe. BREAKING NEWS Quitting Smoking The heart benefits far exceed any risk from associated weight gain, research shows. ARTICLE OF THE WEEK Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Reducing the risk and easing the pain of this condition. NEW BLOG ENTRIES How Low is Low Carb? Just how much carbohydrate should you eat? Nurse David Spero attempts to get to the bottom of this complicated question.   Climbing My Way Out of Hypoglycemia (Finally!) There's a lot more to managing Type 2 than just "taking a pill and not eating cheesecake," and Jan Chait has the blood glucose logs to prove it.   Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging Looking for ways to enjoy health and vitality in your later years? Look no further! Diabetes dietitian Amy Campbell shares seven steps you can take now to help you age successfully.   Progress In his 19 years with Type 1 diabetes, Scott Coulter has seen things come a long way.   Try This Quiz for National Nutrition Month Joslin Diabetes Center isn't the only organization that's spreading the word on National Nutrition Month IN THE MAGAZINE Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Whose Diabetes Is It, Anyway?   Recipe Makeovers: Savory Beef Stew   Nobody makes living with diabetes as easy as Diabetes Self-Management. See for yourself — Get a FREE sample issue!     ADVERTISEMENT   Visit us online at DiabetesSelfManagement.com   Copyright © 2013 R.A. Rapaport Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution, or transmission of any portion of this newsletter is permitted without the express written permission of R.A. Rapaport Publishing, Inc. From time to time, Diabetes Self-Management will send you e-mails regarding special offers on our products, such as our informative books on diabetes care, diabetes-friendly cookbooks, and award-winning magazine. We will not give your e-mail address to another party. Diabetes Self-Management, 150 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011 USA We respect your right to privacy - View Our Privacy Policy This email was sent to: recent@diabetesselfmanagement.com To unsubscribe to this e-newsletter, please click here.