New Long-
Acting Insulin

Approved by the FDA in 2005, insulin detemir (trade name Levemir) is now available. The effects of this clear, synthetic, long-acting insulin can last up to 24 hours, so you only need to take it once or twice daily. In trial studies, more than 6,000 participants experienced less weight gain and hypoglycemia than are com mon with other insulin therapies. You can use it alone, in combination with oral medications, or with short-acting insulin . It can’t be used in insulin pumps.

Smoking Tied to Diabetes Risk Smokers are three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than nonsmokers, researchers found after following 900 adults without diabetes for five years. Participants included Caucasian, African-American, and Latino men and women ages 40 to 69. About 25 percent of the smokers developed type 2 diabetes, compared with 14 percent of the nonsmokers. The good news—quitting smoking seems to lower the risk of diabetes to the same level as for nonsmokers.

Source: Diabetes Care, October 2005

“If you stay lean and fit throughout your
life, you have a 95 percent chance of never
getting diabetes.” –Dr. Robert Rizza, president, American Diabetes Association

Per t Portions To Go If it’s h you to eat just one serving of cracker ut away the bag, single-serving packag strengthen your resolve. Prepack ervings make it easy to watch your carbohydrates and calories without measuring. Food companies have launched a series of snack products, such as crackers, snack mixes, and cookies, in 100-calorie portions. They’re ha ndy to pack and carry and ready when you want a quick bite.