November has been designated as National Diabetes Awareness Month by the American Diabetes Association and the National Institutes of Health. This will be a great month to raise awareness about diabetes among family & friends. In recognition of this, here at American Diabetes Wholesale we're also doing our part to celebrate diabetes awareness this month.
A by-product of fat breakdown is ketone production, which is toxic to the body. This complication is known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and can lead to illness or even death. Ketones accumulate in the blood and can be recognized in the blood about 2-4 hours prior to appearing in urine. This makes a blood test more accurate than a urine test to detect ketone levels.
The team approach for excellent medical and dental care is the best. Be sure that your dentist and your medical doctors are connected and have a plan to ensure your dental treatments will have the healthiest and most predictable outcomes.
Learn more about the connection between excess body mass and diabetes, as well as ways to help protect and strengthen your system and possibly reduce the odds of becoming diabetic.
In cakes, cookies and quick breads however, reducing sugar without reducing quality takes a bit more thought. The great news is that while each recipe and sugar substitute is different, over the years I have found that with some modifications - a little bit of kitchen chemistry, if you will - low sugar baked goods look and taste just as delicious as their full sugar counterparts.
The increased number of lower sugar and sugar-free foods can help you reduce the "sugar-cravings" and their lower calories help you meet your calorie budget. Diabetes-friendly products such as Sans Sucre baking mixes allow you to consume delicious and decadent treats.
It is very common for people with diabetes to suffer from dry mouth and hyposalivation (decreased saliva production). If recognized and treated early, dry mouth's effect on oral health may be minimized - here's how!
ED, formally known as male erectile dysfunction, occurs when a man is unable to achieve and sustain an erection to complete sexual intercourse. ED can be caused by a variety of factors and should not be confused with other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as ejaculation difficulties and/or lack of desire.
The bottom line is that we need to be most concerned with how much fat, sugar, processed/refined carbohydrates, and salt we consume daily... ... Many processed and prepared foods can be hiding very high amounts of one or all of these.
So it seems a bit ironic that bread is often listed as one of the first foods to go when one is looking to limit carbohydrates. The reality is that one ounce of plain bread averages just 80 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrate, and is a valuable source of energy for any diet. The problem is that variations in size, density and ingredients can vastly alter the nutrient content of the bread we choose, converting a simple healthy whole grain piece of bread into a budget busting nightmare...