Food and Diabetes: Fact vs. Fiction
There are a lot of misconceptions about diabetes — especially when it comes to food. This can make it hard to figure out what you can and cannot eat. Are carbs bad for you? Can you eat sweets? Do you have to follow a special diet? To help make things easier, let’s take a closer look and separate...
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History of Diabetes: Fun Facts You Didn’t Know
Diabetes has been known about for nearly 3,000 years. But as recently as a few decades ago, managing blood sugar was difficult or impossible. While there’s still no cure for diabetes, a look through history shows we’ve come a long way. Thanks to greater knowledge of how diabetes works and medical a...
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7 Tips for Moms-to-Be with Diabetes
Healthy pregnancies are possible whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But if blood sugar isn’t well controlled, it could lead to difficulties for you and your baby. The key to a healthy pregnancy is managing your diabetes. Your prenatal care provider will want to see you often while you’re p...
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The Diabetes Balancing Act
Life gets busy. As you try to meet all the demands life throws at you, it’s easy for diabetes management get lost in the shuffle. Despite your best intentions, sometimes important things like healthy eating, exercise and testing fall to the bottom of your to-do list. When life feels a bit like a balancing act, how do you handle everything on your plate — and still manage your diabetes effectively? You’re probably thinking, “I don’t have the time! I’m so busy.” First, remember that diabetes management must be a priority. Taking care of yourself impacts your ability to take care of your...
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Know Your Numbers
When you’re trying to manage your diabetes, it’s all about the numbers. Your daily blood sugar probably comes to mind first. But there are other important numbers to know — and keeping track of them can help lower your risk of serious complications. So what numbers matter most? What do they mean?...
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Managing Holiday Stress and Diabetes
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But they can also be packed with stress — especially if you have diabetes. Travel, changing routines and lack of sleep all make it tough to cope. Stress affects your blood sugar, making it harder to keep your numbers in check du...
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Hearty Oatmeal
This is the most satisfying oatmeal you’ll ever have! Although it may sound weird, the egg is the secret ingredient in this recipe. Adding an egg to your oats will pack it with protein and create a creamy consistency. If strawberries aren’t your jam, try adding bananas or another fruit of your ch...
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5 Tips to Stay in Range for the Holidays
While the holidays are all about family and festivities, a whole lot of food shows up at holiday gatherings. The parties and travel can disrupt your normal routine — and the celebrations can last for weeks. How can you stick to your meal plan and keep your blood sugar in range while still enjoying the holidays? It’s not always easy. But with a little planning, it’s possible! 1. Start with a Plan You know you’ll see plenty of tempting treats, and you can’t always control what might be served. The best thing you can do is to have a plan for making good choices. ● ...
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Food and Diabetes: Fact vs. Fiction
There are a lot of misconceptions about diabetes — especially when it comes to food. This can make it hard to figure out what you can and cannot eat. Are carbs bad for you? Can you eat sweets? Do you have to follow a special diet? To help make things easier, let’s take a closer look and separate...
Read More
History of Diabetes: Fun Facts You Didn’t Know
Diabetes has been known about for nearly 3,000 years. But as recently as a few decades ago, managing blood sugar was difficult or impossible. While there’s still no cure for diabetes, a look through history shows we’ve come a long way. Thanks to greater knowledge of how diabetes works and medical a...
Read More
7 Tips for Moms-to-Be with Diabetes
Healthy pregnancies are possible whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But if blood sugar isn’t well controlled, it could lead to difficulties for you and your baby. The key to a healthy pregnancy is managing your diabetes. Your prenatal care provider will want to see you often while you’re p...
Read More
The Diabetes Balancing Act
Life gets busy. As you try to meet all the demands life throws at you, it’s easy for diabetes management get lost in the shuffle. Despite your best intentions, sometimes important things like healthy eating, exercise and testing fall to the bottom of your to-do list. When life feels a bit like a balancing act, how do you handle everything on your plate — and still manage your diabetes effectively? You’re probably thinking, “I don’t have the time! I’m so busy.” First, remember that diabetes management must be a priority. Taking care of yourself impacts your ability to take care of your...
Read More
Know Your Numbers
When you’re trying to manage your diabetes, it’s all about the numbers. Your daily blood sugar probably comes to mind first. But there are other important numbers to know — and keeping track of them can help lower your risk of serious complications. So what numbers matter most? What do they mean?...
Read More
Managing Holiday Stress and Diabetes
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But they can also be packed with stress — especially if you have diabetes. Travel, changing routines and lack of sleep all make it tough to cope. Stress affects your blood sugar, making it harder to keep your numbers in check du...
Read More
Hearty Oatmeal
This is the most satisfying oatmeal you’ll ever have! Although it may sound weird, the egg is the secret ingredient in this recipe. Adding an egg to your oats will pack it with protein and create a creamy consistency. If strawberries aren’t your jam, try adding bananas or another fruit of your ch...
Read More
5 Tips to Stay in Range for the Holidays
While the holidays are all about family and festivities, a whole lot of food shows up at holiday gatherings. The parties and travel can disrupt your normal routine — and the celebrations can last for weeks. How can you stick to your meal plan and keep your blood sugar in range while still enjoying the holidays? It’s not always easy. But with a little planning, it’s possible! 1. Start with a Plan You know you’ll see plenty of tempting treats, and you can’t always control what might be served. The best thing you can do is to have a plan for making good choices. ● ...
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