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Studies show that the timing of meals, and what is eaten before and after exercise, can play significant roles in diabetes management. Moderate to vigorous exercise, including resistance training, three to four times per week can play a role in glycemic control. People who exercise can live longer, maintain a healthy weight, and better manage…
Ever wonder why some foods make your blood sugar rise more than others? Ultimately, everything we eat is broken down in our bodies and is utilized as energy. The way in which our body breaks down food is dependent on whether it is a carbohydrate, protein, or fat. Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars…
Having diabetes puts you at an increased risk for infection. Having type 2 diabetes reduces the body’s ability to fight infection. In addition, having high blood sugar produces an environment for pathogens to multiply. If you get an infection, it can trigger diabetes complications. Diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia can result in complications including increased hospital…
Are you feeling unlike your normal self these days? Do you feel more tired than usual, more irritable, more cynical, or sadder? Are you eating or drinking more than usual? If so, you could be experiencing job burnout. A heavy workload or long work hours that create work-life imbalance, or feeling as though you have…
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen and Americans continue to get vaccinated, you may safely enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures again – an outdoor gathering with family and friends! Many of life’s celebrations involve food, and it is possible to partake while also managing your diabetes. Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind:…
By Laura Keiley, RN, Diabetes Educator Summertime can present many challenges to caring for your health if you have diabetes. The heat, barbeques, and summer fun activities require extra precautions to avoid overheating, dehydration, sunburn, injury, and overindulging in ways that can impede your efforts to manage your diabetes well. High summer temperatures, especially in…
We find blue, indigo, and purple at the end of the rainbow, and we find those at the end of our “eating in color” series too! The deep blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables are due to the presence of anthocyanidins. These are powerful antioxidants which support the immune system. They may also…
By Cristina F. Toscano, RD Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mother and baby. In fact, breastfeeding your children can even help to lower their risk of developing diabetes later in life. Since diabetes often has a genetic link, it can be especially beneficial for mothers with diabetes to breastfeed their children. But is…
By Donna Moodie, RD CDN CDE Do you hate to do exercises like using a treadmill or doing a strenuous workout at a gym? Do you resent the idea of having to pay to exercise by joining a gym or hiring an expensive personal trainer? Is your doctor trying to encourage you to engage in…
Carbohydrates are fuel for our bodies, provide us with energy, and feed our brain. It is always important to incorporate carbohydrates in our meals, but consuming excess amounts of carbohydrates can lead to weight gain, increase in insulin resistance, and in diabetics can lead to elevated blood sugars. Low carbohydrate diets have shown to help…