Working as a diabetes nurse educator I am always looking for a convenient, affordable and great tasting snack to help my patients relieve their hunger, feel treat satisfied and make them confident that their blood sugars will not spike. I often recommend these snack choices to them and I am delighted to share how Extend Nutrition […]
During this week of diabetes educational sessions I have been answering some pertinent questions coming from patients like you. You may have read a version of this information before but each patient seems to put a different spin on the question. I am confident that you will all learn something new with each question which can […]
ADW Diabetes recently had the chance to speak with bestselling author, television personality, and diabetes expert Marlene Koch about her New York Times bestseller: EAT MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE: Over 200 Brand-New Recipes Low in Sugar Fat and Calories and how to healthfully enjoy all the foods you love. […]
Overall diabetes control is based on the A1C which is an average of approximately 3 months worth of blood sugars that includes the extreme highs and lows. Let’s review what can happen to your body with highs and lows and how to treat them.
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 […]
Just when you figured out the difference between the “good” cholesterol (HDL) and “bad” cholesterol (LDL), British researchers have discovered there is another, more dangerous form of LDL cholesterol they are calling ‘ultra bad.’[1]
The research, headed by the British […]
I am constantly reading and researching information to find interesting things to write about for you but I keep coming back to conversations that I have had with actual patients as a great resource. We can give you important advice, as well as accurate protocols as health professionals, but if you are living with diabetes, you […]
This week, I had a few more interesting questions as well as stories to share with all of you in hopes of making your lives easier and safer. Just remember, when you do have an appointment with your health care provider, no question is too silly! If the answer makes no sense ask the question in […]
Michael Pollan offers advice in his book “Food Rules: an Eater’s Manual” stating that “if it comes from a plant eat it, if it is made in a plant, do not.” This is an extremely powerful statement suggesting that all processed foods in bags or boxes will not offer you the high quality nutrition or satisfaction […]
People with diabetes have problems with insulin production and without enough insulin to move sugar into your cells; your muscles and organs become depleted of energy. This triggers intense hunger, which makes it almost impossible to stay on your diet.[1] Studies show that diet is the biggest problem cited by people with type 2 diabetes.[2] Consuming […]