Holiday Entertaining With Style — and Good Health

To: NATIONAL EDITORS

Contact: Angela Russo of American Diabetes Association, +1-703- 549-1500 ext. 3425

A special issue of Diabetes Forecast offers nutritious menu ideas and great new recipes

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/–It doesnt have to be hard to eat well — and healthily — over the holidays. But you may need some help from the experts. The November special issue of the American Diabetes Associations consumer magazine, Diabetes Forecast, gives readers nutritious and delicious twists on American, East Asian, and Italian cuisine, with spectacular photography and a dozen great new recipes.

— Hosting a cocktail party? Go sophisticated with our elegant, modern Asian appetizers. From spicy ginger shrimp skewers to Asian chicken dumplings, these crowd-pleasers let you keep your waistline intact.

— Tired of the same old turkey dinner? Try our herb- and garlic- infused roasted turkey, a new take on the classic Thanksgiving bird. We pair it with cream of carrot soup, brussels sprouts with ham, and a pumpkin pecan cake you wont believe.

— Need a break at the end of a busy holiday weekend? An Italian brunch keeps things simple and tasty. A cannellini bean frittata is a fresh alternative to weekend omelettes, while cantuccini (Florentine biscotti) are a tasty treat to round out the meal.

Also in this issue:

In honor of the first United Nations recognized World Diabetes Day, Diabetes Forecastpresents a visual survey of the state of the diabetes crisis around the world, with commentary from those on the ground. Plus: Two members of Congress–Michael Castle (R-DE) and Zach Space (D-OH)–experience a Day with Diabetes, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association.

In addition, this issue of Diabetes Forecastbrings you stories about:

— A teacherwho shared the fact that he has diabeteswith the entire

school.

— How stressful jobsmay contribute to weight gain.

— New research into whether tight blood glucose control contributes to successful kidney transplants.

Diabetes Forecasthas been America’s leading diabetes magazine for over 55 years. Each full-color issue offers the latest news on diabetes research and treatment. Its mission is to provide information, inspiration, and support to people with diabetes, helping them to live a healthier lifestyle, control their diabetes, and prevent or treat its many complications. The magazine is published monthly by the American Diabetes Association.

The American Diabetes Association is the nations premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. The Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association provides services to hundreds of communities across the country. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1- 800-342-2383) or visitwww.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

SOURCE American Diabetes Association

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