Mom was Right! Berries Can Help Diabetes
I used to hate blueberries, and my mother is to blame. Let me explain. When I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 7, she…
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Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Rachel Hollis once said, “The best way to celebrate the holidays is with some delicious food.” I agree. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, Las Posadas, and Boxing Day are a few of the upcoming winter festivities featuring delicious food. You want to celebrate them, of course, but you also want to keep your blood sugar levels stable. According to the American Diabetes Association, the most important thing about…
Can Diabetics Eat Candy?
With Halloween right around the corner, you might be asking yourself, “As a diabetic, can I eat candy?” The good news is that you…
Allulose, the Sweetener that May Lower After-Dinner Blood Sugar Levels
Allulose (d-allulose, psicose, and d-psicose) is a natural sugar found in figs, raisins, maple syrup, and molasses. The FDA states it is GRAS (generally…
The Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics and How They Help With Glycemic Control
You’ve probably heard about or seen kimchi and kombucha. They are probiotics, beneficial bacteria found in foods that protect you from harmful bacteria and…
Using Acidic Foods to Lower Blood Sugar Levels
While sugar can increase blood sugar levels, the opposite of sugar, sour foods can lower blood sugar levels. Foods and condiments such as lemons,…
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Chewing Your Food Slowly Helps with Blood Sugar & Weight
As diabetics, we focus on what to eat and the timing of our meals. We focus on what diet we should eat, such as…
Mom was Right! Berries Can Help with Insulin Resistance
I used to hate blueberries, and my mother is to blame. Let me explain. When I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 7, she…
Natural Alternatives to Ozempic®
You’ve probably heard of Ozempic and how it became famous on social media for quick weight loss. Surely, who can blame people for flocking…
Diabetes Apps and Resources to Make Your Life Easier
Technology can make our lives easier, and this includes apps to help us manage diabetes. Here are 22 apps in six categories, including automated…
If You Have Diabetes, Fiber is Your Friend
You’ve probably heard the expression an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It’s an old English proverb that means if you eat nutritious…
Resistant Starch May Help Diabetics Manage Blood Sugar Levels
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how uncooked cornstarch may prevent low blood sugar. Today, I will share how another starch may help…
Six Types of Diets for Managing Your Diabetes
Every new year, the top resolution is to lose weight. As a diabetic, you may want a diet to not only lose weight but…
How to Use the Glycemic Index to Manage Your Blood Sugar
Quick quiz, which will raise your blood sugar faster, a Snickers bar or instant oatmeal? The answer is instant oatmeal. Shocked? To clarify, it’s…
Is Coffee Bad for Diabetics?
Like most people, I can’t start my day without coffee. I joke that I’d put Starbucks out of business if I gave it up.…
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 many type 1 diabetics…
Can Diabetics Eat Fruit?
As a diabetic, you may be afraid to eat fruit. They contain fructose (a natural sugar present in fruits) which can raise blood sugar…
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 this post is on…
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 holidays. While we associate…
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 drink without worrying about…