DIY Diabetes Articles

23.6 million American adults and children have diabetes – 8% of our population! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, newly diagnosed cases of diabetes rose from 4.8 per 1,000 from 1995-1997 to 9.1 per 1,000 from 2005-2007. Why is this? Obesity, lack of physical activity and poor eating habits are the top reasons. What can we do? Increase our knowledge and take charge!

Diabetes may be preventable and certainly it is controllable. This website is designed for you, the person with diabetes, who is eager and ready to understand their disease and how it affects their body’s unique chemistry and learn all the ways of how to “Do-It-Yourself” or manage their disease.

This practical information is written in user-friendly language to support you in this endeavor. My “article of the month” will give you the latest diabetes news, tips and any information to assist you in gaining that control you need to keep healthy and feel good.

Dec 10, 2014

Learn the Steps to Avoid Developing Diabetic Neuropathy

By Marci Sloane|2023-11-06T19:21:27-05:00Updated: December 10th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

Less sensitive nerves do not send feelings of pain, heat or cold to the brain as easily. There may be a feeling of numbness or pins and needles in your feet. You may injure your feet and not be aware, due to the decreased sensitivity to pain.

Dec 5, 2014

Diabetes & Heart Disease – Avoid Common Complications

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-10T14:20:46-04:00Updated: December 5th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

One of the most common and serious complications of diabetes is heart disease. Diabetes is a disease of the vessels. High blood sugar damages your blood vessels by building a plaque which leads to clogged arteries or atherosclerosis.

Dec 1, 2014

Gastroparesis Causes and Treatments

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-10T14:06:03-04:00Updated: December 1st, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) is a condition sometimes associated with diabetes when there is a delay with the stomach emptying its contents. This delay is due to stomach nerve damage caused by high blood sugars over a long period of time.

Nov 30, 2014

Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-10T14:02:07-04:00Updated: November 30th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

High blood glucose levels increase your risk for tooth and gum problems. Just think of what happens to your teeth when you eat too much sugar!

Nov 20, 2014

Learn What Dietary Supplements May Help People with Diabetes

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-10T13:31:55-04:00Updated: November 20th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (NCCAM/NIH), dietary supplements were defined in a law passed by Congress in 1994. A dietary supplement must meet all of the following conditions:

Nov 15, 2014

Marci’s DIY Guide to Sugar-Free Foods

By Marci Sloane|2022-09-26T18:54:45-04:00Updated: November 15th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

>In sugar free, no sugar added or low carb foods, the sugar (quick digesting "blaster") is replaced with sugar alcohol (a slow-digesting "trickler"). Sugar alcohol has fewer calories than sugar, is not as sweet as sugar and has a significantly less impact on blood sugar levels than regular sugar.

Nov 10, 2014

Overview of Natural and Artificial Sweetener Options for People with Diabetes

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-10T12:32:28-04:00Updated: November 10th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

Sugar with other names that are not artificial sweetener options – HAVE an effect on blood sugar levels

Common Sugar […]

Nov 5, 2014

Marci’s List of Favorite Diabetes-Friendly Foods

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-10T10:22:33-04:00Updated: November 5th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

Carbohydrates

Starch:

Nature’s Own Double Fiber Bread (50 calories/5 grams fiber per slice)
Thomas’ Light Multigrain English Muffin (100 calories/8 grams fiber)
La Tortilla Factory tortillas (100 calories/12 grams fiber)
Back to Nature rice crackers (no trans fat and low sodium)
Wasa crackers
Jolly Time low-fat butter mini serve popcorn (90 calories/9 grams fiber)
Whole wheat matzoh
Cereals: look for high fiber and low sugar […]

Nov 1, 2014

Go Nuts! Learn Why Nuts Are A Great Snack for PWD

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-10T09:59:33-04:00Updated: November 1st, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

Nuts are high in calories and loaded with nutrients so please use them and do not abuse them. However, nuts offer many healthful benefits primarily from unsaturated fats, fiber, protein and carbohydrates plus they taste great.

Oct 28, 2014

Avoid Fluctuating Blood Sugar Levels by Understanding the Glycemic Index

By Marci Sloane|2018-07-09T15:49:03-04:00Updated: October 28th, 2014|Diabetes Management, DIY Diabetes Articles|0 Comments

It is most important to understand the concept behind glycemic values (Glycemic Index, or GI). In order to level out your blood sugar and avoid fluctuations in glucose you must eat slower digesting foods. These foods typically have a low glycemic index or load.

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