Think you can get away with burning the midnight oil night after night? Think again. Recent research shows that if you don’t get enough high-quality sleep, you’ll be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.ⁱ

According to a study from the University of Chicago Medical Center, people who do not get enough deep sleep (REM or “slow-wave” sleep) become less sensitive to insulin. This is the first study to offer evidence that links diabetes to lack of deep sleep. The study, published on Dec. 31, 2007 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, followed the sleeping patterns of healthy adults ages 21-30. The subjects in the study did not secrete as much insulin as they needed when deprived of deep sleep for just three nights. This, in turn, lowered their glucose tolerance, raising their risk for type 2 diabetes. According to the authors of the study, this lack of deep sleep has the same harmful effects on blood glucose levels as gaining 20 to 30 pounds.ⁱⁱ

As the body ages, it is normal for the amount of deep sleep to taper off. While a person in his or her 20s may get up to 100 minutes of REM sleep per night, a person in his or her 60s may only get 20 minutes of this restorative sleep. As life becomes busier, people who should be in the prime of health are sacrificing sleep to keep up with the demands of work, family, and other pursuits. As a consequence, they get less of the much-needed slow-wave sleep, leaving them vulnerable to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. When combined with fast-food meals on the go and lack of time for exercise, this dearth of quality sleep could be causing thousands of people to develop diabetes years earlier than expected. Lack of sleep can also impair the body’s ability to fight off infection, a serious condition for people with diabetes.ⁱⁱⁱ

The researchers in this study recommended that patients should improve the quality of their sleep in order to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. The average amount of sleep required per night for an adult is about 8 hours. Following a regular sleep schedule is likely the best way to ensure that you get the deep sleep you need to maintain optimum health.

American Diabetes Wholesale is constantly searching for new products to improve the lives of people with diabetes. We are proud to bring these new products directly to your door.


Gam Industries Complete First Aid Kit
Gam Industries Complete First Aid Kit is everything you need to administer to the first aid needs of up to 25 people. This great kit is compact enough to port anywhere, at just 10”x7”x3”. Keep one in the house, in the camper, and in the car for those unexpected emergencies. Supplies from this kit will help you treat burns, cuts, and other minor wounds: bandages, gauze pads and sponges, antiseptic and burn cream, alcohol swabs, iodine pads, surgical tape, medical scissors, aspirin, and more. A helpful instruction sheet demonstrates how to use the kit to treat different injuries.

DiabetiDerm Toenail & Foot Fungus Antifungal Cream
Proper foot care is crucial for people with diabetes. DiabetiDerm Toenail & Foot Fungus Antifungal Cream will help you keep your feet in healthy condition. Not only does this moisturizing cream kill fungus, it prevents fungus from recurring with regular use. DiabetiDerm Toenail & Foot Fungus Antifungal Cream contains beneficial ingredients such as L-Arginine HCL, aloe vera, and tea tree oil to soothe your feet and relieve cracking, itching, and other problems.

Owen Mumford Autoject 2 Injection Aid Device
Sometimes it can be difficult for people with diabetes to inject themselves. For these people, ADW offers the Owen Mumford Autoject 2 Injection Aid Device. This small device takes care of everything. It is easy enough for anyone to use, from children to seniors, and has a safety mechanism that prevents accidental firing. The user simply presses a button, and the Autoject 2 inserts the syringe into the skin and dispenses the dose automatically. You’ll never have to see a syringe again! The Autoject 2 can be adjusted for depth, and its indicator window tells you when your dose has been delivered. You can even use the Autoject 2 with just one hand, allowing greater choice in injection site than with manual syringes. The Autoject 2 comes with either a fixed or removable needle, as suits your needs.

Owen Mumford Autopen Insulin Delivery System
Another great automatic injection device is the Owen Mumford Autopen Insulin Delivery System. The Autopen is gentler than other insulin pens, requiring less force to administer a dose. Simple to use, the Autopen offers a more stable injection than other insulin pens, since you can hold your hand closer to the injection site. This device is compatible with many popular pen needles, such as Unifine Pentips and others. The Autopen is made for use with Humalog 3.0ml insulin cartridges.

Herbed Chicken Piccata

Serves: 4

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
199 Calories; 3g Fat (12% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 66mg Cholesterol; 119mg Sodium.

Food Exchange: 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fruit

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 ounces boned and skinned chicken breast halves
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon margarine
• 8 thin slices lemon
• 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish; set aside.
2. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Lightly coat both sides of chicken with cooking spray; dredge chicken in bread crumb mixture.
3. Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from skillet. Set aside; keep warm. Add lemon slices to skillet; saute 30 seconds. Add broth, parsley, and lemon juice; cook 1 minute. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Source: http://www.recipegoldmine.com