People with diabetes enjoy optimum well-being when they make smart choices about what to eat. The wrong food and beverage choices can lead to blood sugar highs and other physical complications. Discover delicious and healthy meal options with diabetes.
People who are overweight or obese with a BMI over 25 % are more likely to gain weight during the holiday season than those who had a BMI under 25%". It is known weight gain causes insulin resistance which is already present in people with type 2 diabetes.
Working out at least 150 minutes over the course of a week is an important part of any diabetes self-management plan along with choosing great snacks after your exercise. These simple lifestyle habits can help people maintain better blood glucose control. Discover the best post workout diabetes snacks.
During the holiday season, there seems to be countless tempting foods and beverages wherever you go. Making healthy choices can be a challenge unless you are well-prepared and armed with the facts. Discover healthy diabetes beverages with holiday spirit that will help you combat the temptation of this food-centric season.
It can be a challenge for people with diabetes to "feel thankful" on Thanksgiving when they are surrounded by foods that they should not eat in large quantities. Luckily, there are a variety of ways to get rid of temptation and still enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Discover how you can survive another Thanksgiving with diabetes.
Consuming too much sugar is not good for anyone, but it can be a major concern for people with diabetes. Excessive sugar in your diet may lead to health problems such as cravings, weight gain and heart disease. Discover more about sugar addiction and cravings and how to combat them for better health.
Calcium is a mineral that plays a major role in various bodily functions. While people know calcium can help maintain stronger bones and teeth, your body needs it for many reasons. Find out the news about calcium, why it is important for people with diabetes and how too much of a good thing can become problem.
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After giving out candy to trick-or-treaters and resisting temptation, people with diabetes deserve a special treat. Fortunately, there is a variety of low-sugar, low-fat desserts that are tasty and easy to make. Consider these delicious diabetes friendly Halloween desserts.
Halloween is a time of ghosts, goblins and sweet-treats you should avoid when you have diabetes. Fortunately, you can serve satisfying and healthy snacks to help you avoid temptation. Consider one or more of these 4 hors d’oeuvres for a Halloween evening when you have diabetes.