Liberty HealthMatters™ Magazine

Living with Diabetes On-screen and Off

By now, millions of Americans know Wilford Brimley from an acting career in movies and television that spans three decades. But many know him even better from another role — that of TV advertising spokesman for Liberty Medical Supply.

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Features

  • Hitting the Road, with Diabetes

    Whenever Nancy and Buford Crook pull their 41-foot RV out of the driveway for another long road trip, there's something they both never leave their Kansas home without — diabetes.

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  • The Friendly Skies

    Of course, people with diabetes travel by modes other than RVs, which can require different types of preparation. Peter Lanzer, a type 2 diabetes patient in Connecticut, has been a frequent flier for years, often jetting to overseas destinations...

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  • Less Pain, More Gain

    Joseph Stock, 67, of Waterford, Wis., learned he had diabetes in the mid-1990s. Since then, he's been careful to keep his blood sugar under control and watch for signs of any complications.

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  • Flying Solo and Thriving

    Edith Rish has lived a full and busy life. With her late husband, Harold, she ran a family florist business in West Columbia, S.C., for many years.

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  • Keep Love Alive

    Let's face it, living with diabetes can be a challenge. Depending on your individual medical condition and treatment program, diabetes can present a number of lifestyle changes. You may be taking one or more medications to help control your blood...

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  • Sauté the Low-fat Way

    Fast, flavorful and healthy, sautéing is a basic cooking method used for locking in the moisture and fresh taste of food. Requiring nothing more than a nonstick pan, most foods can be prepared with little or no fat.

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  • Sautéed Pork Chops with Balsamic-Glazed Apples

    Balsamic vinegar enhances an array of dishes — from salads to meats — and in this recipe, a fruity sauce. Traditionally made balsamic vinegar will mellow with age and become sweeter, as well as when it’s reducing during cooking...

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  • Summer Vegetables with White Bean Crostini

    Serve spoonfuls of this Italian-inspired mixture on top of little toasts for a two-bite appetizer, or without the toasts as a side dish to grilled poultry or fish. 

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  • Lemon Chicken with Caper-Shallot Sauce

    The versatile pan sauce is also delicious with sautéed white fish or pork loin cutlets. In this dish, the butter adds flavor and aids in the browning of the chicken. But because it may burn, we combined it with a small amount of olive oil...

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  • Sautéed Praline Peaches

    Enjoy fresh seasonal peaches smothered in a praline sauce on top of frozen yogurt for a luscious treat. When selecting a frozen yogurt or ice cream product, read the labels carefully. Some products may be lower in fat but higher in carbohydrates...

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  • Sea Bass en Papillote with Fennel and Tomato

    "En papillote" may sound fancy, but it’s really quite simple. Both the fish and vegetables steam together in the parchment or foil packets for a healthy meal-in-one. Just add a tossed green salad drizzled with a reduced-fat...

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  • Sautéed Escarole with Garlic

    Serve this traditional Italian side dish with meats, fish or pasta-and-tomato dishes, and garnish with lemon wedges or a sprinkle of crisp-cooked pancetta or bacon.

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  • 30-Minute Minestrone

    On a cool autumn day, warm up with a big bowl of this hearty vegetable soup — full of beans and pasta, and topped with slivers of fresh Parmesan cheese.

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  • Fresh Tomato-and-Basil Cream Sauce

    Serve this delicious sauce over pasta, spaghetti squash, fish or poultry.

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  • Chocolate Tiramisu Tart

    Mascarpone, an Italian triple-cream cheese, is blended with light cream cheese to reduce the fat in this recipe, then flavored with coffee and spread onto a chocolate cookie crust for an indulgent treat.

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  • Italian Light

    Italian foods emphasize simplicity, freshness and flavor. Traditional Italian meals include several small courses rather than a huge portion of any single item.

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