Diabetes Diet and Nutrition

January 2025, brought a usual artic blast into the Southeastern US causing the “coldest stretch of the year.” There was record breaking snowfall for parts of the South. The Southwest and Rockies are expected to receive heavy snowfall this coming week.

Extreme outdoor temperatures with brutally cold winters are becoming much more common. “Weather extremes can affect […]

Key Takeaways

• 1 in 9 adults have diabetes. You’re not alone, and there’s a good chance you won’t be the only one at the party who has diabetes.
• If you’re hosting a party at home, store your diabetes supplies in a secure yet accessible location, such as a bedroom drawer or closet.
• If you’re attending a […]
  

Key Takeaways

• Most fruits and vegetables rank low on the Glycemic Index food list.
• Some of the best fruits for diabetes-friendly diets include berries, grapefruit, apples, and pears.
• Some of the best vegetables for diabetes-friendly diets include greens, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, celery, mushrooms, and bell peppers.

Gardening fruits and vegetables is a wonderful way to […]

Your cousin tells you not to eat any carbohydrates when you get diagnosed with diabetes. Your neighbor says your diabetes medications are making you gain too much weight, so you just stop taking them. You end up with high blood sugars and diabetes complications. Globally, there are 422 million people living with diabetes and by 2050 […]

Diabetes in older adults is distinct from diabetes in younger people and the “approach of medical and lifestyle treatment should be different.” As we age, the prevalence of diabetes and frailty jumps worldwide. Frailty increases your risk of infection, falls and disabilities, while also doubling the risk of surgical complications and lengthening your hospital stays.

Frailty in […]

With such a strong focus on food and drinks, diabetes and holidays can be a tricky combination. We’re here to provide tips on how to manage diabetes at Christmas events, as well as how to prepare before the holiday season rolls around.

It’s important to note that everyone has unique requirements for managing diabetes. These ideas will […]