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…
Category: Diabetic Nutrition
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…
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…
If My Blood Sugar is High, why am I so Hungry?
Feeling shaky and hungry are the common signs of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. It makes sense to be hungry when our blood sugar…
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…
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…
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 not regulate dietary supplements…
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…
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…