Hi, I’m Christine, a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian at Johns Hopkins. I want to help you manage your diabetes with ideas, tips, and personal notes from my experiences. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:36:26 -0800 Yahoo! http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1883/why-should-you-be-concerned-about-diabetes Since 1987, the death rate due to diabetes has increased by 45 percent, while the death rates from stroke, cancer, and heart disease have all declined. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:36:26 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1860/overcoming-exercise-barriers Once you start noticing the benefits, those 30 minutes of physical activity may even become a daily habit! Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:33:43 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1812/reduce-your-risk-of-diabetes-with-exercise Research has shown that a combination of healthy eating and regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:42:53 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1787/use-foods-to-reduce-diabetes-risk If you already know you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, you can focus on prevention right now by paying close attention to the foods you eat. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:49:36 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1753/control-your-weight-control-your-condition Obesity contributes to diabetes because the fat inside our bodies prevents insulin (a hormone from the pancreas) from mopping up and removing the excess glucose circulating in our bloodstream. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:33:56 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1720/take-pre-diabetes-seriously Once you have type 2 diabetes, it doesn't go away — so make these small changes now to avoid the even bigger changes you'll definitely have to make if you develop diabetes. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:31:00 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1696/prevent-diabetes-in-your-children Preventing type 2 diabetes is the same for kids as it is for adults. It all comes down to exercise and healthy eating. Eating and exercise habits are learned from family, so you have a big role to play in your child's health. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:38:31 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1677/diabetes-are-you-at-risk Are you among the 6.2 million people in the U.S. who have diabetes but don't know it? Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:20:24 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1450/the-top-10-best-things-about-having-diabetes Here it is — the top 10 best things about having diabetes. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:34:25 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mediablogs/rss/diabetesmckinney/*http://health.yahoo.com/experts/diabetesmckinney/1438/how-to-prevent-complications-from-diabetes There is more to managing diabetes than just controlling your glucose levels. Think of these recommendations as the ABCs... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:53:20 -0800 Christine McKinney