U.S. SENIOR OPEN Verplank, Battling Diabetes, Finishes Strong And Keeps His Spirits High July 2, 2017 | PEABODY, Mass. By Dave Shedloski

U.S. SENIOR OPEN Verplank, Battling Diabetes, Finishes Strong and Keeps His Spirits High July 2, 2017 | PEABODY, Mass. By Dave Shedloski

Scott Verplank was pleased that he got the opportunity to play, and play well, in the U.S. Senior Open at Salem Country Club. (USGA/Joel Kowsky)
Scott Verplank endured a wild ride over his final 36 holes in the U.S. Senior Open Championship. It was a ride that he preferred to not take, and not just because his play wasn’t up to his standards.
Winner of the 1984 U.S. Amateur Championship, Verplank gladly took a seat in the clubhouse following a roller-coaster final-round 70 Sunday at hot and breezy Salem Country Club. He was wrung out from four exhausting days, but at least he was able to complete 72 holes.
At the behest of his doctors, Verplank requested and was granted the use of a golf cart by the USGA for the championship so he could manage the aching in his feet and other health issues connected to a near life-long battle with diabetes. Verplank had no choice but to ride along the rolling terrain of this Donald Ross-designed course. His caddie, Kevin Flewellin, still had to walk and carry Verplank’s clubs.
“I would rather not take a cart, but I also would rather not be dealing with all the things I’ve had to deal with for 44 years as a diabetic,” said Verplank, 52, who posted his first top-10 finish in the championship. “Even with the cart, I’m pretty exhausted. My feet are terrible. I’ve played a lot of golf recently. I’m not sure if I could have survived the week without it, but that’s what the accommodation is there for. It just helped level the playing for me a little bit, that’s all.”
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Diabetes-Friendly Spring Rolls to Make at Home

Heat a nonstick skillet to medium and add 1 tsp. of canola oil. Add shrimp and saut until curled and pink. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Submerge 1 rice paper round in bowl of water. Let stand for about 30 to 60 seconds. Rice paper should be soft and pliable, but not limp. Place softened roll on dampened cutting board. Place 3-5 pieces of shrimp, cut side down, in a single layer. Place 1/2 cup vegetable mix on top of the shrimp. Fold in the left and right ends of the round, and then roll from bottom to top tightly into a cylinder. Repeat with remaining ingredients to form 2 to 3 more rolls with shrimp.
Cut rolls diagonally in half. Arrange on plate, and serve with peanut sauce.
Nutrition info: 186 calories, total fat: 4 g, saturated fat: 1 g, sodium: 487 mg, total carbohydrates: 28 g, fiber: 2 g, sugar: 3 g, protein: 9 g
Serving size: 1 spring roll with 1/4 of the peanut dipping sauce (2 1/2 teaspoons)
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until blended. Pour into small ramekin and set aside.
Thinly slice bell pepper lengthwise, and slice avocado into 8 slices. Set aside.
Submerge 1 rice paper round in bowl of water. Let stand for about 30 to 60 seconds. Rice paper should be soft and pliable, but not limp. Place softened roll on dampened cutting board.
Place 2 slices avocado in single layer. Place 1/4 cup of bell pepper slices on top of the avocado. Fold in the left and right ends of the round, and then roll from bottom to top tightly into a cylinder. Repeat with remaining ingredients to form 3 more rolls with avocado.
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Top 10 Foods that Help Me Manage Type 2 Diabetes

Top 10 Foods that Help Me Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Top 10 Foods that Help Me Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Ive had Type 2 diabetes for 14 years. Finding the right combination of low-GI foods and living a normal life has been really trying. A few months ago, I decided to start eating clean.
I also dont eat carbohydrates like potatoes, pasta, rice, bread and sugar of any kind. I eat very little fruit, and I stay away from sodas, even diet sodas.
A lot. Thanks to this diet I no longer take medication for Type 2 diabetes.
These are the top 10 foods that help me manage my diabetes:
85% Dark Chocolate: When I was a kid and tried my very first Hersheys Special Dark from the bag of mixed mini chocolate bars, I was horrified at how bitter it was. I picked all of them out and (gasp) threw them away. As an adult, I grew to enjoy the subtleties of dark chocolate. I learned to appreciate that its not a treat thats meant to be chewed quickly and devoured. Its meant to be savored and allowed to melt on your tongue. A single 1-inch square after dinner is my regular treat at the end of the day.
Sparkling water: I used to drink a 6-pack of Classic Coke every day. Sure, that was back in college when we all thought we were invincible, and I havent binged to that extent in 20 years. I never drank diet soda but I know that there are studies that show diet sodas cause insulin resistance. Nowadays I get my soda fix with zero-calorie sparkling water. I drink it ice cold in a fancy glass with a twist. I discovered its the fizz I like, not the sweetness.
Cauliflower: As a vegetable, its okay. But as Continue reading

Care of the Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Review

Care of the Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Review
1Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi, United States
2Division of Endocrinology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi, United States
3Department of Medicine, G.V. Montgomery VA Medical Center, Mississippi, Jackson, United States
1Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi, United States
2Division of Endocrinology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi, United States
3Department of Medicine, G.V. Montgomery VA Medical Center, Mississippi, Jackson, United States
*Corresponding author: William B. Horton, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 N State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, United States. Tel: +1-6019845601, Fax: +1-6019846665, E-mail: [email protected]
Received 2016 Jan 6; Revised 2016 Feb 24; Accepted 2016 Mar 1.
Copyright 2016, Research Institute For Endocrine Sciences and Iran Endocrine Society
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How I Stay on Track With My Diabetes Diet During Holiday Meals | Everyday Health

My 79-year-old mother is a house- and pet-sitter in her hometown and is usually busy whenever the holidays roll around, so the family usually spends these special occasions anywhere but her house. Over the last few years, weve held gatherings in various places from the local steak house and our favorite barbecue joint to other family members abodes, such as my cousins house in Atlanta, where we enjoyed Turkey Day in 2015.
That year was the first time we had enjoyed Thanksgiving at her house in several years, but the memory stands out for another reason: I ate way too much.
I remember the day distinctly: I made three trips through the food line, had a quick nap in the recliner while reminiscing about family gatherings spent down on the farm at Grannys, and, two hours later, was ready for a turkey sandwich and more deviled eggs. I was so full that I could barely move, and I hadnt had dessert yet!
How Holiday Meals Tend to Derail My Diabetes Management Plan
Although I remember the discomfort of last years feast vividly, this episode of joyful binge-eating actually wasnt a stand-alone event. Whenever a big day rolls around, no matter how hard I try or how many preparations I make, I usually tend to go off my meal plan, eat too many carbs, and overeat, not finding my way back into my healthier lifestyle until about a week later.
As someone who has lived with type 2 diabetes for 20 years, I have learned a lot, but I continue to struggle with the management of my disease. Its a daily struggle, but as I have matured, not only in real life but as someone with a chronic illne Continue reading