5 Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Foods
If you have diabetes, it’s time to overhaul your morning meal. Why? Studies show eating breakfast lowers your chance of overeating throughout the day.1 Of course, you’ve got to pick the right foods. Many popular breakfast foods have sugars and carbs — which can spike your blood sugar. You’ll also...
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Carbohydrates 101
Foods that have carbohydrates turn into glucose (blood sugar) when your body digests them. If you have diabetes, you know that managing your blood sugar is essential. Which means managing carbs is key, too. But there’s a lot of confusion when it comes to carbs. What are complex carbohydrates? Are...
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Does Sugar-Free Mean Carb-Free?
If you live with diabetes, you know how important diet is to managing blood sugar. Learning more about what’s in your food can help you make healthier choices. These days, foods come with lots of labels — and many are deceptive. When you’re trying to eat healthy, a package that says “sugar-free” mi...
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What Are Sugar Alcohols?
If you have diabetes, you’re probably a pro at reading food labels. You know to pay attention to total carbs and added sugars. But what about sugar alcohols? So what are sugar alcohols, anyway? How do they affect blood sugar? Here’s a closer look at sugar alcohols — the most common ones, how they impact blood sugar and some potential side effects to getting too much in your diet. What Exactly Are Sugar Alcohols? Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates, sweeteners with about half the calories of regular sugar. And despite their name, sugar alcohols aren’t alcoholic. Sugar alcohols occur na...
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Shed the Shame: Taking Medication in Public
Many people take medications to help manage their diabetes. But what happens when you need to take them while in public? Maybe you’re worried that people will watch you. Perhaps you’re concerned about being judged by others. But while it’s not always comfortable, it’s important to take your medicin...
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The Science Behind Staying Active
Regular physical activity is essential to managing diabetes.1 Not only does it help your body use insulin more effectively — but the blood sugar-lowering benefits can last for hours after a workout. Do you know the two types of exercise and why they’re both important? Read on to find out....
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Dealing with Diabetes Guilt
Have you ever felt guilty that you have diabetes? Maybe your blood sugar numbers weren’t where you wanted them. Or you overindulged in a favorite food. You’re not alone. Many people with diabetes experience feelings of guilt. In fact, research shows 52% of people with type...
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4 Great Home Workout Ideas
Gym memberships and fitness classes aren’t for everyone. The good thing is, there are many exercises you can do on your own at home. Your goal should be to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. That’s only about 20 to 25 minutes a day. You can always break up your exercise into small segments, too. 1. Walking All you need is a safe place to walk and comfortable, supportive shoes. Take a brisk walk five days a week and you’ll meet that 150-minute goal. Studies show that walking can lower the risk of heart disease, and it’s excellent for...
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5 Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Foods
If you have diabetes, it’s time to overhaul your morning meal. Why? Studies show eating breakfast lowers your chance of overeating throughout the day.1 Of course, you’ve got to pick the right foods. Many popular breakfast foods have sugars and carbs — which can spike your blood sugar. You’ll also...
Read More
Carbohydrates 101
Foods that have carbohydrates turn into glucose (blood sugar) when your body digests them. If you have diabetes, you know that managing your blood sugar is essential. Which means managing carbs is key, too. But there’s a lot of confusion when it comes to carbs. What are complex carbohydrates? Are...
Read More
Does Sugar-Free Mean Carb-Free?
If you live with diabetes, you know how important diet is to managing blood sugar. Learning more about what’s in your food can help you make healthier choices. These days, foods come with lots of labels — and many are deceptive. When you’re trying to eat healthy, a package that says “sugar-free” mi...
Read More
What Are Sugar Alcohols?
If you have diabetes, you’re probably a pro at reading food labels. You know to pay attention to total carbs and added sugars. But what about sugar alcohols? So what are sugar alcohols, anyway? How do they affect blood sugar? Here’s a closer look at sugar alcohols — the most common ones, how they impact blood sugar and some potential side effects to getting too much in your diet. What Exactly Are Sugar Alcohols? Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates, sweeteners with about half the calories of regular sugar. And despite their name, sugar alcohols aren’t alcoholic. Sugar alcohols occur na...
Read More
Shed the Shame: Taking Medication in Public
Many people take medications to help manage their diabetes. But what happens when you need to take them while in public? Maybe you’re worried that people will watch you. Perhaps you’re concerned about being judged by others. But while it’s not always comfortable, it’s important to take your medicin...
Read More
The Science Behind Staying Active
Regular physical activity is essential to managing diabetes.1 Not only does it help your body use insulin more effectively — but the blood sugar-lowering benefits can last for hours after a workout. Do you know the two types of exercise and why they’re both important? Read on to find out....
Read More
Dealing with Diabetes Guilt
Have you ever felt guilty that you have diabetes? Maybe your blood sugar numbers weren’t where you wanted them. Or you overindulged in a favorite food. You’re not alone. Many people with diabetes experience feelings of guilt. In fact, research shows 52% of people with type...
Read More
4 Great Home Workout Ideas
Gym memberships and fitness classes aren’t for everyone. The good thing is, there are many exercises you can do on your own at home. Your goal should be to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. That’s only about 20 to 25 minutes a day. You can always break up your exercise into small segments, too. 1. Walking All you need is a safe place to walk and comfortable, supportive shoes. Take a brisk walk five days a week and you’ll meet that 150-minute goal. Studies show that walking can lower the risk of heart disease, and it’s excellent for...
Read More