Food prices and the cost of living is going up on almost constantly so when you have diabetes it is important to know how to shop wisely. This can include the purchasing of type2 diabetes food. In order to keep the type2 diabetes food costs down you will need to know what is a good substitute and what is not. This means that you can buy some food instead of other.

Frozen or canned vegetables can help you save in some of your food (more…)

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The holidays are upon us, and here comes the goodies. Sometimes it seems like it’s almost inevitable that we’re going to over-indulge and we’re going to gain weight. If you have diabetes, it can be a real struggle to stick to an eating plan during this time. How can you keep your blood glucose levels where they need to be when all around you is temptation?

Here are some creative strategies you can use to dodge those extra (more…)

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What’s so healthy about Mondays? A team of experts at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, created the Healthy Monday campaign to remind people that every Monday is a new opportunity to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Most people think of Monday as the fresh start to a new week, and what better time to adopt a new healthy attitude?

Even if you lose your focus, go off track and totally wreck your (more…)

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Food prices and the cost of living is going up on almost constantly so when you have diabetes it is important to know how to shop wisely. This can include the purchasing of type2 diabetes food. In order to keep the type2 diabetes food costs down you will need to know what is a good substitute and what is not. This means that you can buy some food instead of other.

Frozen or canned vegetables can help you save in some of your food (more…)

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When you have a chronic disease like diabetes, it’s almost inevitable that you will need to see more than a few doctors.

Unfortunately, many patients have probably had to deal with a doctor who doesn’t seem to listen, who is too abrupt, or even downright rude. Although so many doctors do show proper concern and offer great care, there are those who leave a lot to be desired.

You need and deserve appropriate (more…)

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I just read the book “Your First Year With Diabetes - What to do Month by Month” which was written and illustrated by Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE. It is phenomenal.

Your First Year With Diabetes is essentially a month by month guide letting you know exactly what you should be doing and how.

Diabetes can be overwhelming and the first 12 months can be particularly rough to go through. (more…)

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Have you ever wondered how important your diagnostic lab results are to your diabetes control? Here’s the test you should be sure your Doctor runs for you.

What if by running the right tests, your physician could determine not only where your diabetes stands right now, but also whether it is progressing or reversing?

Stuart Seale, MD, Medical Director at Lifestyle Center of America and author of (more…)

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Managing type 2 diabetes means making healthy food choices. Lean meats, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, are all part of a healthy diet, but when you have diabetes, eating a lot of carbohydrates can affect your blood glucose levels. Usually foods with a high sugar or starch content are higher in carbs. Most kinds of fruit have natural sugar in them and contribute carbohydrates to your meals, but not all fruits are created equal. (more…)

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Controlling Your Blood Sugar Whilst Losing Weight

If you are a diabetic and are overweight or considered clinically obese, you can improve
your overall health and the management of your diabetes by losing weight.  It may seem
like an overwhelming goal if you have tried in the past to lose weight and have failed.  
But there are steps you can take and support you can utilize to help you reach your goals.

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Being diabetic does not mean you cannot eat scrumptious meals. However, it does require you to stick to a strict diabetes diet where the only acceptable foods incorporate fruits and vegetables. Presented here are a number of suggestions that can facilitate you in making your diabetic menu a little more exciting and flavorful.

A Handful Of Advice

1. Fruits and vegetables should comprise your diabetic menu, but that would (more…)

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