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Having a chronic disease, such as Diabetes, can be overwhelming. The good news is that you can have diabetes and still live a long and healthy life. Here are some steps to take right now to improve your health if you have Diabetes. Stop skipping meals: Meal skipping leads to dramatic highs and lows in…
What is a Mediterranean diet? It is a way of life rather than a style of eating. This type of lifestyle gained popularity because certain Mediterranean populations live longer when compared to other populations around the world. They also live healthier lives. The Mediterranean lifestyle is inspired by the seven Mediterranean region countries: France, Portugal,…
We tend to think of managing diabetes through medication, diet and exercise – but there is more to the picture. Monitoring the health of your feet is an important part of your care! A side effect of diabetes can include losing sensation in the feet, which can lead to poor foot wound healing and systemic…
Many people diagnosed with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes will hear that they can improve their health with weight loss. However, weight loss can be a struggle to achieve and/or maintain. Many people will decide that going on a “diet” is logically the best place to start and choose the latest trend (low carb/keto/paleo/intermittent eating/meal replacement shakes…
If you live with diabetes, knowing when to drink, how much to drink, or if you should drink any alcohol at all can be complicated and confusing. Become informed and plan ahead to help avoid making last-minute decisions that may derail your diabetes management and your overall health. You likely take medications or insulin to…
Whether you are dreaming of a tropical paradise, a cross country road trip, or visiting family, traveling can be a wonderful way to enjoy life. Those with Diabetes can still take part in these experiences; it just takes a little extra planning. Follow these ten tips as you begin to plan your trip: Check in…
Did you know that stress can adversely affect your blood sugar? Under stress, your body releases hormones in an attempt to mitigate whatever is causing the stress. This is called a fight or flight response. Nowadays, our stress does not come in the form of a tiger lurching in the brush that we have to…
Fat is often seen as the villain in the world of nutrition. This is not true, as it depends on the type of fat. Saturated and trans-fats (also called hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats) are often added to processed foods such as potato chips and baked sweet items to preserve their shelf life. Saturated and…
Good carb or bad carb? Simple carb or complex carb? Starchy or non-starchy? High fiber or low fiber? Net carb? Total carb? There are so many ways to describe foods that fall under the macro-nutrient of carbohydrates, but what do they all mean? With so much information available, it is easy to feel confused or…
Enjoy the Holidays While Managing Diabetes Diabetes management around the holidays can be particularly stressful. especially with so many food temptations. Remember, you have control over your choices; all it takes is planning. Arm yourself with strategies to stay healthy when the holiday season arrives. Check out the holiday planning tips below…. Space carbohydrate consumption…