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Do you find it difficult to balance your blood sugar and find healthy snack ideas? Then this blog is for you! Listed are 10 diabetes friendly snack ideas that are rich in fiber and vitamins! Remember, it’s important to pair a carbohydrate with a protein for better blood sugar stabilization. You can still eat the…
For the English translation of this blog: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2022/11/04/5-things-you-can-do-right-now-if-you-have-diabetes/ Tener una enfermedad crónica, como es la diabetes, puede ser preocupante. La buena noticia es que aún padeciendo de diabetes se puede vivir una vida larga y saludable. Estos son algunos pasos que puede dar sin esperar para mejorar la salud si tiene diabetes. Deje de saltarse…
The A1c (Hemoglobin A1c, or HbA1c) is a blood test used to both diagnose diabetes and determine your blood glucose control, providing an average of your blood sugar over the previous 3 months. This is helpful information, both in the diagnosing of diabetes and in determining how well your blood sugar has been controlled. The…
If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes, chances are you’ve been given a glucometer so that you can check your blood sugar at home. You may have been told by your provider to check your sugar a certain number of times a day or to aim for certain numbers. But beyond that, it’s possible you…
Foot disease is one of the most common complications of diabetes, and as rates of diabetes continue to rise, education and awareness of prevention are of utmost importance. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your feet if you are living with diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to nerve and blood vessel damage.…
Do you ever crave something sweet, but are concerned with the amount of sugar? Instead of ignoring our craving for sweets because of the added sugar content, try creative ideas such as adding or replacing typical dessert ingredients with fruit, plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. The following recipes are not only delicious, but are nutritious! Compared…
Getting enough sleep is crucial for good health. What you may not know is that not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and can lead to poorer control of your DM (Diabetes Management) if you are already living with it. Studies show that not getting enough sleep can also…
Just because you have diabetes does not mean you cannot dine out with your friends and family. Creating a plan before going to the restaurant will help you stay on track without any guilt. The goal in going out to eat is to have a plan ahead of time on how to make your meals…
Have you ever wondered what fruits are good for diabetes, how often you can eat fruit, or which ones are bad for your blood sugar? People with diabetes often come across information about fruits that can be conflicting and confusing, especially when newly diagnosed. Here is some information to help clarify the answer. Fruits fall…
A healthy, balanced diet along with exercise/physical activity are fundamental for managing most health issues, including diabetes (type 1, type 2), gestational diabetes, or prediabetes. Physical activity includes all movement that increases energy use, whereas exercise is planned, structured physical activity. Evidence-based benefits include improved blood glucose control and improved insulin sensitivity, reduced cardiovascular risk…