It is discouraging for a patient with diabetes to attend a follow-up visit 8 weeks after an initial consultation and gain 6 pounds instead of accomplishing the recommended 1-2 pound reduction in weight per week. […]
The answer to whether coffee and diabetes is good or bad is … maybe. For many years now, conflicting studies have been published that alternately tout coffee for its beneficial properties, then condemn it as the scourge of healthy people everywhere. What’s a coffee lover to do?
Coffee is a popular beverage in the United States, as […]
The Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES) states, “16% of community dwelling Americans older than 65 consume fewer than 1,000 calories in a day which is considered under nutrition”. […]
According to Diabetes Control, a journal targeted towards endocrinologists and diabetes professionals, the number of diabetic patients worldwide is projected to rise from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030. […]
Guilt-free summer dishes for people with diabetes can tantalize their taste buds and help them stick to a healthful diabetes meal plan. During the easygoing season of backyard barbecues and outdoor soirees, there are plenty of mouthwatering options to try. […]
Summer is almost over and now is the perfect time to take control of your old eating habits before the school year crunch and rapidly approaching holiday season. Keep your eating straight forward and simple when you have diabetes as this will allow you to roll into the busy season with less anxiety, and more pleasure, […]
According to recent information from the CDC (Center for Disease Control), “a shocking 40% of adult women are and 35% of adult men are considered obese in the United States”. In the past the rates were similar for both men and women but the rates for obesity in […]
Often people with diabetes are cautious and frightened about consuming carbohydrates because they break down into sugar. However, carbohydrates contain fiber and other nutrients that are an essential part of a healthy diet even when you have diabetes. […]
People with diabetes need to maintain healthy blood glucose levels to avoid further complications. It can be a challenge to reduce your sugar intake especially when you have cravings. You can use any flavored extract to replace a bit of sweetness in all your favorite recipes. Fortunately, there are plenty of tasty sweet fix without added […]
I always teach that diabetes is “more than food” but each and every patient is more interested in “cutting to the chase” and learning quick food tips. As the nurse educator, I am hopeful that the patient understands the disease process since this gives them a basis for the life style changes needed for proper diabetes […]