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When it comes to diabetes, we know that good nutrition, regular physical activity, and stress management are essential to blood sugar control. However, do you know that your sleep patterns can also affect blood sugar? Research has shown that insufficient sleep can result in unhealthy eating habits and less physical exercise, both of which are…
Junk food, sweets, desserts, simple carbohydrates…. whatever you call them, people with diabetes (and without diabetes) need to avoid or limit intake. This is because they have no nutritional value, meaning that they do not provide many vitamins, minerals, fiber, or protein- nutrients that are vital to health. What they do provide is hydrogenated (unhealthy)…
Have you been skipping sweet treats to reduce your sugar intake? Besides desserts, you may actually be eating more sugar than you realize. According to the American Heart Association, the average American eats 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily. This excess sugar may cause a significant increase in your blood sugar and lead to weight…
As the temperatures rise, so should your water intake! For those with diabetes, staying well-hydrated can help to manage fluctuating blood sugars and in turn, avoid damage to the kidneys, nerves, and cardiovascular system. According to Angela Ginn Meadow, RN, RDN, CDCES, Program Director, Baltimore Metropolitan Diabetes Regional Partnership, University of Maryland Medical Center, sometimes…
This link will bring you to the English translation of the blog below: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2023/08/25/snack-ideas-for-those-with-diabetes/ ¿Es difícil equilibrar el nivel de azúcar en sangre y encontrar ideas para refrigerios saludables? ¡Entonces este blog es para ti! ¡Se enumeran 10 ideas de refrigerios aptos para la diabetes que son ricos en fibra y vitaminas! Recuerde, es importante…
Take a moment to think about what you have been drinking in the past 24 hours or even the past week. Some popular choices may include iced tea, water, coffee, tea. soda, juice, or sports drinks. Many people don’t realize that what you drink can be just as important as what you eat, especially for…
It is well-known that being overweight, inactive, having poor dietary habits, and family history are risk factors for developing diabetes. What you may not know is there is another suspect emerging as a major contributor to that risk – Inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It is how the body reacts to…
Do you need more color in your diet? Plant based diets are filled with colorful vegetables, fruits, vibrant herbs and spices, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. A plant-based diet is recommended to improve a variety of health conditions, such as the prevention and treatment of diabetes. The benefits of plant-based diets in diabetes management…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
This year during National Nutrition Month, we can all help to prevent unnecessary food waste. Here are some tips to get the most out of your food, as well as waste as little as possible: Be Mindful of Expiration Dates: Check food in your pantry and fridge for expiration dates. Before something expires, try and…