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Emotions play a critical part in caring for your diabetes since anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, guilt, fear and shame may increase your immediate blood sugars and affect your overall glucose control. Patients may frequently experience these feelings since diabetes never takes a break and requires their constant attention. They often do not know how to incorporate […]
Alcohol is high in calories and has few nutrients. If you drink and this is approved by your doctor, please drink wisely and moderately. Moderate drinking is 1 drink per day for women (1 ounce liquor, 4 ounces wine or 12 ounces beer) and 2 drinks per day for men (2 ounce liquor, 8 ounces wine or 24 ounces beer).
I’ve developed an easy way to plan your meals around calories. Although, these are especially designed for people who have diabetes, they are just plain healthy diets for anyone. I’ve included suggested foods and serving sizes for breakfast, lunch, dinners and snacks for an entire day for the following daily calorie […]
More than half of people with diabetes have some type of nerve damage. People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to develop nerve complications including retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and gastroparesis. Find out more about these nerve complications and what you can do to try to ward them off.
An increasing number of diabetes patients are getting relief by adding alternative medical therapies such as acupuncture. When combined with traditional medical procedures, acupuncture can be helpful for people with diabetes. Find out more about acupuncture and diabetes and the effects of this alternative treatment.
Each carbohydrate food listed below is ONE serving (15 grams) of total carbohydrate. Please pick THREE servings (45 grams) from the carbohydrate groups listed below for breakfast. You may choose from one group or in any combination within the starches, fruits and milks. If you have 1/2 portions like 4 ounces of […]
Each carbohydrate food listed below is ONE serving (15 grams) of total carbohydrate. Please pick THREE servings (45 grams) from the carbohydrate groups listed below for breakfast. You may choose from one group or in any combination within the starches, fruits and milks. If you have 1/2 portions like 4 ounces of […]
We live in a fast-paced society that demands a great deal of our time and energy. This level of emotional and physical stress can take a toll on your health especially when you have diabetes because your blood sugar levels will rise. Learn how to manage stress and diabetes for a healthier, happier life.
If you have an upset stomach or nausea, you are not alone. Many people with diabetes also suffer from painful stomach issues. Learn more about a “diabetic stomach” and what you can do to start feeling better.
One of the best ways to comply with your diabetes treatment plan is to know what you’re eating. Details such as total carbohydrates, fat, salt, sugar and calories make a big difference. Learn how to read food labels for optimum well-being and better blood sugar control.