Juicing, mini fasting and fasting are all controversial topics for people with diabetes. It is essential for people with diabetes to maintain proper blood sugar control to avoid health complications. Find out more about whether juicing, mini fasting or fasting with diabetes is the right choice and why.
The time it takes to prepare healthy meals is often a major concern for people with diabetes. The good news is there are plenty of tasty choices that don’t take a long time to make. Discover how to prepare delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options in 15 minutes or less.
The term "gut bacteria" may sound odd but this bacteria normally lives in your bowels and is quite beneficial. International research has revealed gut bacteria could help in the prevention and treatment of health problems such as diabetes and obesity. Discover how gut bacteria, also known as "good bugs." can be important for people with diabetes.
During all-American holidays, such as Fourth of July and Memorial Day, people think about serving Red, White and Blue foods at gatherings. There are a variety of healthy Red, White and Blue diabetes-smart foods that are available to eat all year round. Find out which ones to add to your daily menus.
Choosing the right dessert can be a challenge when you have diabetes. Fortunately, there are a variety of decadent summer fun desserts that won’t cause your blood sugar levels to soar. Discover 4 tasty, easy and fun desserts with diabetes.
Vitamins are classified as either fat or water soluble based on how they act in your body. Some vitamins are dissolved in fat while others are dissolved in water. Discover 2 fat and 2 water soluble vitamins that are beneficial for people with diabetes.
Much like diabetes, obesity is a chronic health condition. The recent development of 3 weight loss medications could be helpful to those with diabetes as well since these conditions are often related. Discover how they may benefit people with diabetes who are also overweight or obese.
People with diabetes are concerned about what they eat to avoid blood sugar spikes and minimize the risk of related health conditions and complications. Proper nutrition can help you maintain normal blood sugar levels. Consider 6 things to help your nutrition and make you feel great.
Deciding the right foods to eat when you have diabetes can be a challenge. Some foods that sound healthy could be packed with fat, sugar, salt and unwanted calories. Discover which dish is healthier when you have diabetes to make the smartest choices at home and when you dine out.
This week during diabetes self management sessions, I taught at least five patients from the ages of 38-75, both male and female, who were too frightened to eat anything after hearing about their type 2 diabetes diagnosis. They decided to consume only clear soups, chicken, fish and salads.