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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:49:38 -0700</pubDate>
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			<title>RE: Nutritious Food</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:31:18 -0700</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Nutritious food is very vital for all of us.The best carbohydrates are fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals, crackers, and pasta. They carry lots of vitamins and fiber and they release sugar slowly, providing energy that lasts a long time.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nutritious food is very vital for all of us.The best carbohydrates are fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals, crackers, and pasta. They carry lots of vitamins and fiber and they release sugar slowly, providing energy that lasts a long time.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:18:52 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi

Following are the major diabetes symptoms:

1. Increased thirst
2. Frequent urination
3. Increase in appetite
4. Weight loss in type 1 diabetes
5. Obesity in type 2 diabetes
6. Skin irritation or infection
7. Decreased healing capacity
8. Weakness or loss of strength
9. Erection problems]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi

Following are the major diabetes symptoms:

1. Increased thirst
2. Frequent urination
3. Increase in appetite
4. Weight loss in type 1 diabetes
5. Obesity in type 2 diabetes
6. Skin irritation or infection
7. Decreased healing capacity
8. Weakness or loss of strength
9. Erection problems]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Symptoms of Diabetes</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:26:09 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi.
 Lets make world Diabetic free.Some symptoms are given below.If you have these symptoms please run to the doctor.
Millions of people have diabetes and don't even know it because the symptoms develop so gradually, people often don't recognize them. Some people, particularly pre-diabetics, have no symptoms at all. Diabetics may have SOME or NONE of the following symptoms:

    * Frequent urination
    * Excessive thirst
    * Extreme hunger
    * Unexplained weight loss
    * Sudden vision changes
    * Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
    * Poor circulation
    * Poor sleep
    * Feeling very tired much of the time
    * Irritability
    * Very dry skin
    * Sores that are slow to heal
    * More infections than usual]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi.
 Lets make world Diabetic free.Some symptoms are given below.If you have these symptoms please run to the doctor.
Millions of people have diabetes and don't even know it because the symptoms develop so gradually, people often don't recognize them. Some people, particularly pre-diabetics, have no symptoms at all. Diabetics may have SOME or NONE of the following symptoms:

    * Frequent urination
    * Excessive thirst
    * Extreme hunger
    * Unexplained weight loss
    * Sudden vision changes
    * Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
    * Poor circulation
    * Poor sleep
    * Feeling very tired much of the time
    * Irritability
    * Very dry skin
    * Sores that are slow to heal
    * More infections than usual]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>What are the warning signs of a heart attack?</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:33:32 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[What are the warning signs of a heart attack?

You may have one or more of the following warning signs.
      1.chest pain or discomfort
       2.  pain or discomfort in your arms, back, jaw, or neck
        3. indigestion or stomach pain
         4.shortness of breath
          5.sweating
           6.   nausea
            7  light-headedness

Or, you may have no warning signs at all. Warning signs may come and go. If you have any of these warning signs, call 911 right away. Getting prompt treatment can reduce damage to the heart.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What are the warning signs of a heart attack?

You may have one or more of the following warning signs.
      1.chest pain or discomfort
       2.  pain or discomfort in your arms, back, jaw, or neck
        3. indigestion or stomach pain
         4.shortness of breath
          5.sweating
           6.   nausea
            7  light-headedness

Or, you may have no warning signs at all. Warning signs may come and go. If you have any of these warning signs, call 911 right away. Getting prompt treatment can reduce damage to the heart.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>What you should know about weight loss pills?</title>
			<link>http://cp27.heritagewebdesign.com/~boyd08/forum/showthread.php?tid=26</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:55:43 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi

As an editor of this weight loss website, I often receive questions from visitors about various weight loss pills.

It is true that some weight loss pills help in losing pounds, keep it off and improve overall energy.

But I want you know that as far as your health is concerned, don’t get into something before doing your research.

Never ever go by the hype created by the companies selling them.

It is very obvious that when someone is selling something, they will always say that their product is the best.

Should you take risk with your health? Answer is obviously NO.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi

As an editor of this weight loss website, I often receive questions from visitors about various weight loss pills.

It is true that some weight loss pills help in losing pounds, keep it off and improve overall energy.

But I want you know that as far as your health is concerned, don’t get into something before doing your research.

Never ever go by the hype created by the companies selling them.

It is very obvious that when someone is selling something, they will always say that their product is the best.

Should you take risk with your health? Answer is obviously NO.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Diet</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:42:03 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello
        Friend how to loose my fate?? Please suggest me..]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello
        Friend how to loose my fate?? Please suggest me..]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Laughter and Tea May Prevent Heart Disease</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:10:28 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, lowering cholesterol and quitting smoking reduce certain risk factors. But did you know that drinking tea and laughing might also be beneficial?

Maryland Heart Center physicians are studying some of these preventive measures.

"Our research revolves around trying to attain a greater understanding as to how important those positive influences are in reducing heart attack event rates," stated Miller.

He says that two of the most protective factors against heart disease are high levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and also factors that may reduce stress, such as laughter.

In fact, a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center found that laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect against a heart attack. The study, which was the first to indicate that laughter may help prevent heart disease, found that people with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, lowering cholesterol and quitting smoking reduce certain risk factors. But did you know that drinking tea and laughing might also be beneficial?

Maryland Heart Center physicians are studying some of these preventive measures.

"Our research revolves around trying to attain a greater understanding as to how important those positive influences are in reducing heart attack event rates," stated Miller.

He says that two of the most protective factors against heart disease are high levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and also factors that may reduce stress, such as laughter.

In fact, a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center found that laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect against a heart attack. The study, which was the first to indicate that laughter may help prevent heart disease, found that people with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>2 easy steps to control blood sugar levels</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:05:54 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,

I am going to discuss 2 easy steps to control blood sugar levels:


1. Choose low to moderate glycemic index carbohydrates. The natural simple carbohydrates are "healthy," but ALL simple carbohydrates should be used in moderation during fat loss programs.


When we talk about simple carbohydrates, we're often referring to refined sugar and white flour products as these are the bad carbohydrates. But not all simple carbohydrates are bad. Some simple carbohydrates occur in nature. These natural sugars include fructose (in fruit) and lactose (in dairy products).


Natural sugars are fine when eaten in moderation.


2. Combine these carbohydrates with a protein or essential oil/fat. You can manage your blood sugar and insulin levels by choosing fewer simple carbohydrates, more complex carbohydrates, eating fiber and having your carbohydrates with lean proteins approximately every three hours.


The combination and balance of a protein and carbohydrate trigger the release of another potent hormone, glucagon, which is like insulin. It maintains a healthy blood sugar balance.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi Everyone,

I am going to discuss 2 easy steps to control blood sugar levels:


1. Choose low to moderate glycemic index carbohydrates. The natural simple carbohydrates are "healthy," but ALL simple carbohydrates should be used in moderation during fat loss programs.


When we talk about simple carbohydrates, we're often referring to refined sugar and white flour products as these are the bad carbohydrates. But not all simple carbohydrates are bad. Some simple carbohydrates occur in nature. These natural sugars include fructose (in fruit) and lactose (in dairy products).


Natural sugars are fine when eaten in moderation.


2. Combine these carbohydrates with a protein or essential oil/fat. You can manage your blood sugar and insulin levels by choosing fewer simple carbohydrates, more complex carbohydrates, eating fiber and having your carbohydrates with lean proteins approximately every three hours.


The combination and balance of a protein and carbohydrate trigger the release of another potent hormone, glucagon, which is like insulin. It maintains a healthy blood sugar balance.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>What to Eat having diabetes type II</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:16:58 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi 
I am going to share some tips of eating for who have diabetes type II.

Choose from a variety of the following real, whole foods:

    * Choose organic produce and animal products whenever possible.
    * Eat high-quality protein, such as fish -- especially fatty, cold-water fish like salmon, sable, small halibut, herring, and sardines -- and shellfish.
    * Cold-water fish such as salmon, halibut, and sable contain an abundance of beneficial essential fatty acids, omega-3 oils that reduce inflammation. Choose smaller wild Alaskan salmon, sable, and halibut that are low in toxins. Canned wild salmon is a great “emergency” food.
    * Eat up to eight omega-3 eggs a week.
    * Create meals that are high in low-glycemic legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and soybeans (try edamame, the Japanese soybeans in a pod, quickly steamed with a little salt, as a snack). These foods slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream, which helps prevent the excess insulin release that can lead to health concerns like obesity, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
    * Eat a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables teeming with phytonutrients like carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which are associated with a lower incidence of nearly all health problems, including obesity and age-related disease.
    * Eat more low-glycemic vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, kale, spinach, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
    * Berries, cherries, peaches, plums, rhubarb, pears, and apples are optimal fruits. Cantaloupes and other melons, grapes, and kiwifruit are suitable; however, they contain more sugar. You can use organic frozen berries (such as those from Cascadian Farms) in your protein shakes.
    * Focus on anti-inflammatory foods, including wild fish and other sources of omega-3 fats, red and purple berries (these are rich in polyphenols), dark green leafy vegetables, orange sweet potatoes, and nuts.
    * Eat more antioxidant-rich foods, including orange and yellow vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables (kale, collards, spinach, etc.), anthocyanidins (berries, beets, grapes, pomegranate), purple grapes, blueberries, bilberries, cranberries, and cherries. In fact, antioxidants are in all colorful fruits and vegetables.
    * Include detoxifying foods in your diet, such as cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, collards, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and Chinese broccoli), green tea, watercress, dandelion greens, cilantro, artichokes, garlic, citrus peels, pomegranate, and even cocoa.
    * Season your food with herbs such as rosemary, ginger, and turmeric, which are powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and detoxifiers.
    * Avoid excessive quantities of meat. Eat lean organic or grass-fed animal products, when possible. These include eggs, beef, chicken, pork, lamb, buffalo, and ostrich. There are good brands at Whole Foods and other local health-food stores (also see mail order sources).
    * Garlic and onions contain antioxidants, enhance detoxification, act as anti-inflammatories, and help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
    * A diet high in fiber further helps to stabilize blood sugar by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates and supports a healthy lower bowel and digestive tract. Try to gradually increase fiber to 30 to 50 grams a day and use predominantly soluble or viscous fiber (legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit), which slows sugar absorption from the gut
    * Use extra virgin olive oil, which contains anti-inflammatories and anti-oxidants, as your main cooking oil.
    * Soy products such as soymilk, soybeans, and tofu are rich in antioxidants that can reduce cancer risk, lower cholesterol, and improve insulin and blood sugar metabolism.
    * Increase your intake of nuts and seeds, including raw walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, and pumpkin and flax seeds.
    * And yes … chocolate can be healthy, too. Choose only the darkest varieties and eat only 2 to 3 ounces a day. It should contain 70 percent cocoa.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi 
I am going to share some tips of eating for who have diabetes type II.

Choose from a variety of the following real, whole foods:

    * Choose organic produce and animal products whenever possible.
    * Eat high-quality protein, such as fish -- especially fatty, cold-water fish like salmon, sable, small halibut, herring, and sardines -- and shellfish.
    * Cold-water fish such as salmon, halibut, and sable contain an abundance of beneficial essential fatty acids, omega-3 oils that reduce inflammation. Choose smaller wild Alaskan salmon, sable, and halibut that are low in toxins. Canned wild salmon is a great “emergency” food.
    * Eat up to eight omega-3 eggs a week.
    * Create meals that are high in low-glycemic legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and soybeans (try edamame, the Japanese soybeans in a pod, quickly steamed with a little salt, as a snack). These foods slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream, which helps prevent the excess insulin release that can lead to health concerns like obesity, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
    * Eat a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables teeming with phytonutrients like carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which are associated with a lower incidence of nearly all health problems, including obesity and age-related disease.
    * Eat more low-glycemic vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, kale, spinach, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
    * Berries, cherries, peaches, plums, rhubarb, pears, and apples are optimal fruits. Cantaloupes and other melons, grapes, and kiwifruit are suitable; however, they contain more sugar. You can use organic frozen berries (such as those from Cascadian Farms) in your protein shakes.
    * Focus on anti-inflammatory foods, including wild fish and other sources of omega-3 fats, red and purple berries (these are rich in polyphenols), dark green leafy vegetables, orange sweet potatoes, and nuts.
    * Eat more antioxidant-rich foods, including orange and yellow vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables (kale, collards, spinach, etc.), anthocyanidins (berries, beets, grapes, pomegranate), purple grapes, blueberries, bilberries, cranberries, and cherries. In fact, antioxidants are in all colorful fruits and vegetables.
    * Include detoxifying foods in your diet, such as cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, collards, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and Chinese broccoli), green tea, watercress, dandelion greens, cilantro, artichokes, garlic, citrus peels, pomegranate, and even cocoa.
    * Season your food with herbs such as rosemary, ginger, and turmeric, which are powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and detoxifiers.
    * Avoid excessive quantities of meat. Eat lean organic or grass-fed animal products, when possible. These include eggs, beef, chicken, pork, lamb, buffalo, and ostrich. There are good brands at Whole Foods and other local health-food stores (also see mail order sources).
    * Garlic and onions contain antioxidants, enhance detoxification, act as anti-inflammatories, and help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
    * A diet high in fiber further helps to stabilize blood sugar by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates and supports a healthy lower bowel and digestive tract. Try to gradually increase fiber to 30 to 50 grams a day and use predominantly soluble or viscous fiber (legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit), which slows sugar absorption from the gut
    * Use extra virgin olive oil, which contains anti-inflammatories and anti-oxidants, as your main cooking oil.
    * Soy products such as soymilk, soybeans, and tofu are rich in antioxidants that can reduce cancer risk, lower cholesterol, and improve insulin and blood sugar metabolism.
    * Increase your intake of nuts and seeds, including raw walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, and pumpkin and flax seeds.
    * And yes … chocolate can be healthy, too. Choose only the darkest varieties and eat only 2 to 3 ounces a day. It should contain 70 percent cocoa.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>weight control and exercise</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:53:33 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi,

Just about everybody seems to be interested in weight control. Some of us weigh just the right amount, others need to gain a few pounds. Most of us “battle the bulge” at some time in our life.Whatever our goals, we should understand and take advantage of the important role of exercise
in keeping our weight under control.Carrying around too much body fat is a major nuisance. Yet excess body fat is common in modern-day living. Few of today’s occupations require vigorous physical activity, and much of our leisure time is spent in sedentary pursuits.

Excess body fat has been linked to such health problems as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis and certain forms of cancer. Some evidence now exists showing that obesity has a negative effect on both health and longevity. Exercise is associated with the loss of body fat in both obese and normal weight persons. A regular program of exercise is an important component of any plan to help individuals lose, gain or maintain their weight.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,

Just about everybody seems to be interested in weight control. Some of us weigh just the right amount, others need to gain a few pounds. Most of us “battle the bulge” at some time in our life.Whatever our goals, we should understand and take advantage of the important role of exercise
in keeping our weight under control.Carrying around too much body fat is a major nuisance. Yet excess body fat is common in modern-day living. Few of today’s occupations require vigorous physical activity, and much of our leisure time is spent in sedentary pursuits.

Excess body fat has been linked to such health problems as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis and certain forms of cancer. Some evidence now exists showing that obesity has a negative effect on both health and longevity. Exercise is associated with the loss of body fat in both obese and normal weight persons. A regular program of exercise is an important component of any plan to help individuals lose, gain or maintain their weight.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Vitamin D Might Cut Type I Diabetes Risk</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:49:53 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone,

Vitamin D appears to play an important role in the immune system. In a recent post about rheumatoid arthritis risk factors I mentioned that vitamin D appears to cut the risk of getting that terrible auto-immune disorder. Well, now comes a report from vitamin D researcher Cedric Garland of USCD about how type I auto-immune diabetes occurs at the highest rates where people get less sunshine and therefore get less vitamin D synthesized in their skin.

    Sun exposure and vitamin D levels may play a strong role in risk of type 1 diabetes in children, according to new findings by researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. This association comes on the heels of similar research findings by this same group regarding vitamin D levels and several major cancers.

    In this new study, the researchers found that populations living at or near the equator, where there is abundant sunshine (and ultraviolet B irradiance) have low incidence rates of type 1 diabetes. Conversely, populations at higher latitudes, where available sunlight is scarcer, have higher incidence rates. These findings add new support to the concept of a role of vitamin D in reducing risk of this disease.

    Ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure triggers photosynthesis of vitamin D3 in the skin. This form of vitamin D also is available through diet and supplements.

    "This is the first study, to our knowledge, to show that higher serum levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced incidence rates of type 1 diabetes worldwide," said Cedric F. Garland, Dr. P.H., professor of Family and Preventive Medicine in the UCSD School of Medicine, and member of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center.

    The study is published June 5 in the online version of the scientific journal Diabetologia.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello Everyone,

Vitamin D appears to play an important role in the immune system. In a recent post about rheumatoid arthritis risk factors I mentioned that vitamin D appears to cut the risk of getting that terrible auto-immune disorder. Well, now comes a report from vitamin D researcher Cedric Garland of USCD about how type I auto-immune diabetes occurs at the highest rates where people get less sunshine and therefore get less vitamin D synthesized in their skin.

    Sun exposure and vitamin D levels may play a strong role in risk of type 1 diabetes in children, according to new findings by researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. This association comes on the heels of similar research findings by this same group regarding vitamin D levels and several major cancers.

    In this new study, the researchers found that populations living at or near the equator, where there is abundant sunshine (and ultraviolet B irradiance) have low incidence rates of type 1 diabetes. Conversely, populations at higher latitudes, where available sunlight is scarcer, have higher incidence rates. These findings add new support to the concept of a role of vitamin D in reducing risk of this disease.

    Ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure triggers photosynthesis of vitamin D3 in the skin. This form of vitamin D also is available through diet and supplements.

    "This is the first study, to our knowledge, to show that higher serum levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced incidence rates of type 1 diabetes worldwide," said Cedric F. Garland, Dr. P.H., professor of Family and Preventive Medicine in the UCSD School of Medicine, and member of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center.

    The study is published June 5 in the online version of the scientific journal Diabetologia.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>How has Diabetes affect your family?</title>
			<link>http://cp27.heritagewebdesign.com/~boyd08/forum/showthread.php?tid=17</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:52:26 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[How has Diabetes affect your family? Has it brought you closer or has it caused more stress?]]></description>
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			<title>What challenges are you having with insulin</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:50:36 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[What challenges do you have with insulin?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What challenges do you have with insulin?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>How has Diabetes affect your family?</title>
			<link>http://cp27.heritagewebdesign.com/~boyd08/forum/showthread.php?tid=15</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:48:55 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[How has Diabetes affect your family? Has it brought you closer or has it caused more stress.]]></description>
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			<title>How are your pills working?</title>
			<link>http://cp27.heritagewebdesign.com/~boyd08/forum/showthread.php?tid=14</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:46:02 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[How are your pills working? Are they helping to control your blood sugar?]]></description>
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			<title>Are you checking your blood sugar?</title>
			<link>http://cp27.heritagewebdesign.com/~boyd08/forum/showthread.php?tid=13</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:44:41 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are you checking your blood sugar? 

Are you checking your blood sugar with a blood glucose (sugar) meter? How often do you check your blood sugar?]]></description>
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Are you checking your blood sugar with a blood glucose (sugar) meter? How often do you check your blood sugar?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Have you used the exchange system?</title>
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Did you learn how to use the exchange system? How long have you used it?]]></description>
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Did you learn how to use the exchange system? How long have you used it?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Do you count carbohydrates?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Do you count carbohydrates? Would you like to learn how?]]></description>
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			<title>What do you think of the website</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:34:18 -0600</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[What do you think about the website? Are you learning anything new? What would you do to improve the website?]]></description>
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			<title>Do you count carbohydrates?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Do you count carbohydrates? Would you like to learn how?]]></description>
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