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Are Type 1 Diabetics Allergic to Gluten and Cow’s Milk?

I have food sensitivities to gluten and dairy. And I’m not the only diabetic that does. It turns out that…

2 years ago

Sitting Increases Diabetes Risk and Makes Diabetes Worse

We’ve all heard it, sitting is the new smoking. While prolonged sitting is harmful to everyone, it’s worse for diabetes…

2 years ago

How to Find Quality Diabetic Supplements

I end my blog posts with a disclaimer that includes a warning regarding supplements. It notes that the FDA does…

2 years ago

Can Diabetics Eat Fruit?

As a diabetic, you may be afraid to eat fruit. They contain fructose (a natural sugar present in fruits) which…

2 years ago

The Best Sugar Substitutes for Diabetics

When you think of diabetes and sugar, the first thing that probably comes to mind is blood sugar levels. But…

2 years ago

Two Reasons Your Blood Sugar is High at 3 AM

You’re up at 3 AM, and your blood sugar is rising again. While there may be many reasons it’s high…

2 years ago

Cinnamon May Help Type II Diabetics and Prediabetics

You probably have this aromatic spice in your kitchen cabinet. It’s popular during fall and fills the air during winter…

3 years ago

Aspirin May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetics

When I get accused of being “woo woo” about natural remedies, I remind people that a popular medication, aspirin, originally…

3 years ago

UTIs: A Lesser-Known Diabetes Complication

A few months ago, I had a sharp pain in my side and was urinating every hour. My first thought…

3 years ago

14 Healthier Substitutes for Diet Soda

Diabetics, including me, rejoiced when diet soda first appeared in grocery stores. Finally, we could enjoy the sweet and bubbly…

3 years ago

Why Berberine is Nature’s Metformin

My doctor prescribed metformin for me years ago, which was surprising because it was only used to treat Type II…

3 years ago

A French Pine Tree for Diabetic Retinopathy

Several years ago, I was at my annual eye exam. For diabetics, this is not a vision test for glasses…

3 years ago

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