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Article: Doctors want diabeticsto eat pizza without guilt; Study finds way to keep glucose levels in check
- Article from:
- Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA
- Article date:
- May 6, 2005
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The folks at Penn State Hershey Medical Center want diabetics to
feel safe when chowing down on a few slices of pizza.
Nurses and dietitians at the medical center became concerned when
they realized diabetic patients had trouble keeping their glucose
levels in check after dining on pizza.
"We noticed that it was very difficult for those with diabetes who
were using insulin pumps to maintain good glucose values when they
ate pizza," said nurse practitioner Susan M. Jones. "Because pizza is
a favorite food for so many people, and good quality of life is
eating what you want every now and again, we suggested a study to see
how best to help those with diabetes enjoy this common favorite food ...