(NAPSA)—There are nearly 26 THE SWEET million Americans with diabetes and for many, eating delicious foods while keeping their diabetes in control can be a challenge. But celebrity chef Sam Talbot, a “Fan Favorite” on Season 2 of “Top Chef” who has been living with type 1 diabetes since he was 12, says that people can—and should—be able to enjoy their favorite foods, as long as they understand how to managetheir diabetes. Boundaries,” (Rodale, October 25, 2011) Talbot, executive chef at two of New York’s hottest restaurants, ar In his new cookbook, “The Sweet Life: Diabetes Without Z Diabetes without Boundaries dishes up healthyrecipes, lifestyle tips and diabetes management strategies. The book includes 75 innovative recipes for fresh, all-natural dishes that everyone—whether they have diabetes or not—can prepare and enjoy, along with stories and tips from his ownlife that prove that it’s possible to live life to the fullest—even with diabetes. Talbot learned about the impactof food and otherfactors on his diabetes at an early age. “As far as I’m concerned, nothing is completely off limits for people with diabetes,” says Talbot. “The important thing is to understand In his new book, Sam Talbot says that an important part of managing diabetes is healthy eating and regularly testing blood sugar. factors, impact my blood glucose. Tm in the kitchen tasting food all your terms.” trust the results. That’s why I use the OneTouch UltraMini Meter. him: how what I eat, as well as other day, so I test a lot, and need to It’s small, fast and easy to use, so I can test anywhere, get the result I need and keep going.” Talbot also believes that having the right attitude about living with diabetes is important. “People shouldn’t think of diabetes as a barrier that prevents them from doing all the things they want to do,” says Talbot. “Instead of letting diabetes be the focus of your life, you can take steps to control FOREWORD BY JASON BAKER, MD it so that you can live yourlife on In the book, Talbot serves up some tips that have worked for *Experiment. Because food impacts everyone differently, it may take some experimentation to understand what’s best for you and to understand how different foods will impact your blood sugar levels. Stock up. Talbot stocks up on foods that are low on the glycemic index, such as strawberries, apples, agave, almond milk, nuts and seeds. Healso has a des- ignated spot for his diabetes testing supplies—blood glucose meter, test strips, medication, etc. He keeps an inventory system, so he neverruns out of supplies. Plan ahead for trips. When traveling, Talbot takes along a “Ninja Snack Pack,” which includes healthy homemade “onthe-go” snacks, such as his Coconut Acai Granola Crumble or Roasted Seed Trail Mix. For more information about Sam Talbot, the OneTouch Ultra- Mini Blood Sugar Meter he uses and his new cookbook, visit www.facebook.com/OneTouch.
