Source: Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program

Tony Ferguson’s recipe of the Month:

1 Large Eggplant, peeled and chopped into thin circular slices
2 Medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise
Olive oil spray
Salt to taste

For Ricotta mix
600g low fat fresh ricotta
125g frozen chopped spinach
1 Tablespoon parsley
1 Tablespoon of oregano
1 Tablespoon of basil
2 Tablespoons of shallots, chopped
1 Teaspoon of garlic powder
Salt to taste

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Source: Diabetes Australia

On 21st May 2007 the New England Journal of Medicine reported on a new analysis which highlighted the possibility of increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction and death from cardiovascular causes) through the use of rosiglitazone (AVANDIA) by people with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Australia is closely monitoring the situation. It is important to note that the report is based on a preliminary study, which by its design cannot be definitive. The authors of the recently published study themselves state that it has important limitations and the results have ‘considerable uncertainty about the magnitude of observed hazard’.

Diabetes management should be monitored and assessed on an individual basis through consultation between patient and doctor. However Diabetes Australia suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who take rosiglitazone (AVANDIA) should not stop using this medication until they have discussed their ongoing use of this medication individually with their GP or specialist. If a decision is then made to discontinue rosiglitazone (AVANDIA), alternative treatments to maintain diabetes control will need to be considered.

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