Insulin resistance refers to a state that occurs when people have pre-diabetes or diabetes type 2. The brain triggers the pancreas to release insulin after eating foods containing carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are broken down into sugar and due to insulin resistance they are unable to enter the cells of the muscle, fat, brain or liver. The […]
Beef Burgundy or Boeuf bourguignonne, as it’s known in France, is a basic country stew. It has plenty of vegetables, but unlike the stews of other Western countires, no potatoes. […]
For people with diabetes, a sick day goes beyond congestion and coughing. Having a flu, infection, vomiting, diarrhea or nausea can possibly increase blood sugar. It is essential to test blood sugar more frequently when you are sick and follow some basic guidelines.
Neuropathy or nerve damage can be caused by many different illnesses but one of the leading reasons is diabetes. Neuropathy in the legs and feet is a diabetes complication that results from having your blood sugars and A1C stay out of control for a long period of time; when blood sugars are highly elevated it can […]
American Diabetes Wholesale recently had the opportunity to speak with talk show host and registered dietician Samantha Heller, MS, RD, CDN. Heller is part of the team working on the ‘Blood Sugar Basics’ campaign that is designed to offer education and instruction on how a person with […]
Changes in your musculoskeletal system can be caused by diabetes. Your bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles might be affected. It is essential to watch for symptoms involving your feet, fingers, wrists, hands, shoulders, spine or neck.
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Sleeping is as important as diet when you have diabetes. It is linked with your weight, eating habits and blood sugar levels. It is essential to get enough sleep every night to try to avoid health complications related to diabetes.
Barley and Apple Pilaf is a great variation on the typical rice pilaf, and the fruit helps to make it a main course kids will enjoy. For protein, you can add some pine nuts or peanuts, or for meat-eaters, add some diced cooked chicken.
The classic French version is a soup of mussels with saffron and cream in which the mussels are strained out and served separately, but the country version, Billi Bi Mussels, is heartier and more fun.