Aug 17, 2017

Homemade Sugar-Free Chocolate Ice Cream

By ADW|2017-08-17T10:55:11-04:00Updated: August 17th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 4 cups light cream or half and half or milk
  • 3 large beaten eggs or 3/4 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 24 packets Equal® sweetener or 7 1/4 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes
  • 1 Ice cream Maker.

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan combine the gelatin and 2 cups of […]
Aug 17, 2017

Chocolate Frozen Treat

By ADW|2017-08-17T09:17:02-04:00Updated: August 17th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

To make this into a Mocha Frozen Treat: Add 1 tbsp instant coffee crystals to equal before adding the milk.

Ingredients

  • 10 3/4 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes (36 packets Equal® sweetener or 1½ cups Equal® Spoonful™)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp European or Dutch-process cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1 cup real liquid egg product
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

    Aug 17, 2017

    Chocolate Fondue

    By ADW|2017-08-17T09:02:25-04:00Updated: August 17th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Dips & Spreads|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz package unsweetened baking chocolate
    • 1 cup skim milk
    • 14 1/2teaspoons Equal® for Recipes (48 packets Equal® sweetener or 2 cups Equal® Spoonful™)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon rum extract
    • Dippers (apples, pears, banana pieces, orange segments, strawberries, or pretzels)

    Directions

    1. Cut squares of chocolate into pieces
    2. Heat chocolate and milk in medium saucepan over medium-low to low […]
    Aug 16, 2017

    Chocolate Coconut Bonbons

    By ADW|2017-08-16T15:47:42-04:00Updated: August 16th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese, softened
    • 1 1/2 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
    • 1 cup fat free sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 cups flaked coconut
    • 2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
    • 9 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

    Directions

    1. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, and sweetened condensed milk.
    2. Mix in the coconut and rice cereal to form a […]
    Jun 28, 2017

    Summer Skin Care with Diabetes

    By ADW|2017-11-28T10:38:29-05:00Updated: June 28th, 2017|Diabetes Management, Skin Care|0 Comments

    The heat is on and this may mean skin problems for people with diabetes. Proper skin care is important all year round, but especially during the summer season. From sunburn and insect bites to dry skin and poison ivy, there are several precautions that should be taken to have the best possible summer skin with diabetes.

    Medications […]

    Apr 3, 2017

    What May Cause Your Muscle Aches and Pains When You Have Diabetes?

    By ADW|2023-11-06T19:12:32-05:00Updated: April 3rd, 2017|Complications, Diabetes Management, Foot Care, Health & Wellness|1 Comment

    Moving with diabetes is more difficult for those with persistent muscle aches and pains. Diabetic neuropathy causes nerve damage that can lead to tingling, pain, and numbness. Find out what may cause pain when you have diabetes and how you can feel better.

    What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

    Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder that affect people with diabetes. […]

    Mar 29, 2017

    Overlooked Cheap and Healthy Foods

    By ADW|2017-03-29T08:33:32-04:00Updated: March 29th, 2017|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition|2 Comments

    A proper diet is one of the major ways to manage diabetes and healthy foods often get a bad reputation for being expensive. With some planning, there are plenty of diabetes-friendly options that can fit into your budget. Consider these cheaper healthy food options that are often overlooked for people with diabetes.

    Preparing for the Grocery Store

    The […]

    Feb 27, 2017

    Thoughtful Gifts for People with Diabetes

    By ADW|2024-09-10T13:33:30-04:00Updated: February 27th, 2017|General Information, Health & Wellness, Type 1|1 Comment

    Every season seems to be the perfect time for gift giving for that special someone you love. Christmas season came and went with lots of decorated Christmas sweaters and red reindeer pajamas. Valentine’s Day suggests the need to order long stem red roses, chocolates and anything that has a heart shape. Gift giving and its timing can be predictable or not.

    Feb 6, 2017

    Mislabeled Snack Foods – Are They Real?

    By ADW|2017-04-21T13:56:33-04:00Updated: February 6th, 2017|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness|0 Comments

    There is a wide variety of mislabeled snack foods that are not really what they claim to be. It is essential for people with diabetes to read beyond the marketing hype and get the facts that are often found in small print on labels. Discover the advertising words used to mislead buyers into thinking certain snack […]

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