Even With Diabetes (NAPSA)—A new guide can help millions of Americans who have diabetes, celiac disease or both. Celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disorder, makes people incapable of digesting gluten, so the common treatment for this condition is a totally gluten-free diet. The strong link between celiac disease and diabetes can mean a double challenge of finding foodsto fit the dietary restrictions of both conditions. It doesn’t need to mean giving up dishes you love, however. amazinggluten-free recipes, mealplans & tips designedspecificallyforpeople with diabetes NANCY S. HUGHES @ INTRODUCTION BY LARA RONDINELLI-HAMILTON, RD, LDN, CDE Diabetes-friendly recipes, meal plans,strategies and tips for any- one with diabetes and celiac disease or gluten intolerance are in a new guide. To help, chef Nancy Hughes and registered dietitian and diabetes educator Lara RondinelliHamilton created “Gluten-Free Recipes for People with Diabetes” for the American Diabetes Association, a collection of 75 gluten-free recipes for people with diabetes. It has a meal-planning guide, advice on shopping, cooking tips, grocery lists, menus, and lists of safe and not-so-safe ingredients. Recipes provide exchanges and nutritional information to help manage glucose levels. There’s also an extensive list of resources, including organizations, books, websites and magazines. It’s at www.ShopDiabetes.org/ gf, bookstores and (800) 232-6733.
