Jan 12, 2009

Why Test Blood Sugar

By |2017-01-13T16:27:11-05:00Updated: January 12th, 2009|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

Blood sugar (glucose) testing is essential to successful diabetes management. Here’s why you should be testing:

  • To understand your daily blood sugar pattern. Example: what readings do you typically have fasting or at bedtime or after your favorite meal or snack?
  • To find out how a particular meal or snack affects your blood sugar.
  • To indicate how […]
Jan 10, 2009

Adrian Leon’s Mango Lobster Ceviche

By |2017-11-07T14:00:01-05:00Updated: January 10th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes, Seafood|0 Comments

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces lobster meat
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 cup fresh mango puree
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red onions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mint, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon habanero sauce
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper (optional)

Directions:

  1. Mix lime juice, orange juice, Splenda Granulated, […]
Jan 10, 2009

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator

By |2017-01-13T15:44:46-05:00Updated: January 10th, 2009|General Information, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Body Mass Index (BMI) assesses your body weight relative to your height. The American Dietetic Association uses the following BMI formula: multiply your weight in pounds by 700. Then divide
that number by your height in inches two times.

For example: a person weighs 135 pounds and stands 5’7” tall. 135 pounds x 700 = 94,500. Divide […]

Jan 10, 2009

Adrian Leon’s Chili Piquin Nuts

By |2017-01-06T11:41:33-05:00Updated: January 10th, 2009|Appetizers, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients:

  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 teaspoon chili piquin or ground cayenne
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts
  • 2 egg white

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix all the dry spices and Splenda Granulated sweetener in a bowl.
  3. Whip the egg white in a separate mixer bowl on medium high until soft […]
Jan 6, 2009

Carb to Insulin Ratio

By |2017-01-13T15:32:21-05:00Updated: January 6th, 2009|Diabetes Management|0 Comments

A carbohydrate to insulin ratio is the amount of insulin used to lower the blood sugar from a particular amount of grams of carbohydrates eaten. For example, some people have a 15:1 carbohydrate-to-insulin ratio or they take 1 unit of insulin for every 15 grams of carbohydrates they eat. But other Type 1s need 1 unit […]

Jan 4, 2009

Diabetes & Nerve Damage

By |2023-12-27T19:35:36-05:00Updated: January 4th, 2009|Complications, Diabetes Management, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

Diabetes can damage all parts of your body, including your nerves. This is called neuropathy. Neuropathy is partly due to the effects of blood sugar.

There are two types: Peripheral neuropathy and autonomic neuropathy.

  • Peripheral neuropathy is the most common nervous system complication associated with diabetes. If affects your legs, hands, and arms. Neuropathy has to do […]
Jan 2, 2009

Foods and Wound Healing

By |2023-09-29T09:18:07-04:00Updated: January 2nd, 2009|Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Natural Remedies|0 Comments

People with diabetes do not heal as efficiently as people with normal blood sugar levels. Certain foods can also help keep your blood sugar optimal.

Protein helps to repair tissue:

  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Eggs (egg whites have protein and no cholesterol)
  • Cheese (low fat is better for your heart)
  • Poultry
  • Lean meat
  • Nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter, […]
Dec 17, 2008

Holiday Gift Suggestions

By |2018-01-24T09:10:43-05:00Updated: December 17th, 2008|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

Holiday Gift Suggestions

I don’t know what’s on your holiday wish list, but I do know one thing that everyone wants, and that’s good health. Of course good health is not something you can give, or even buy, but there are lots of things you can give (or put on your own wish list), that can help […]

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