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CARBOHYDRATE is a macronutrient that turns completely into sugar within 1-2 hours. Below you will find 15 gram carbohydrate portions.
With so many diets and gimmicky foods available to us it’s no wonder the majority of Americans are unhealthy and overweight. It’s important to realize that you can be thin and yet unhealthy or obese and malnourished. Learn my tips for healthy eating to help you stay on track with your diabetes.
Thin folks may not be […]
There are a few diabetes articles that I keep bookmarked on my laptop because I am always going to them as a reference point for information. Similarly, I do the same with some of the diabetes publications that I get in the mail, especially if I find something that I can share with a patient or […]
Although people with diabetes type 1 depend on insulin, proper eating is also extremely important to your overall health. Eating the right foods can help ward off potentially dangerous blood sugar fluctuations and related complications. Learn the proper eating habits to develop when you have diabetes type 1.
Everyone gets the flu or a cold or an upset stomach from time to time. Minor illness will alter your blood sugar and will require some changes in your daily diabetes routine. It is difficult to control your blood sugars when you are ill. It is especially important to test your blood glucose level frequently to […]
Prior to the use of insulin in 1922, it could be hazardous for women with diabetes to get pregnant. Now many women with diabetes type 1 are having babies without complications and leading a healthy life. Knowing what to expect and how to take proper care is essential when you get pregnant and have diabetes type […]
According to the National Institutes of Health, the rate of pre-diabetes has climbed to 86 million Americans over the age of 20 in 2012. 51% of those people are over the age of 65. Just two years ago in 2010, the rate was 79 million. This huge rise is also evident in people developing diabetes type […]
Blood sugar (glucose) testing is essential to successful diabetes management. Here’s why you should be testing:
You've been diagnosed with diabetes. It may have been yesterday, last month, last year or many years ago. Unlike a host of other possible diseases (cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, liver or kidney disease), this is one of the few diseases that YOU can self-manage. But how?
Magnesium, sodium, and potassium are all essential minerals but people can also get too much of a good thing. Discover how common minerals may have an impact on diabetes and other related health conditions.