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 managing diabetes during the holiday season is to plan. Here are some helpful planning tips for eating healthy during the holidays. Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays Alcoholic Drinks While water or sugar-free drinks […]

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 can, which is terrific for all diabetics, especially kids who shouldn’t feel left out from going trick-or-treating and enjoying the candy. However, there are guidelines you can follow so your blood […]

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 recognized as safe). Since the body does not metabolize it, the calories are not absorbed in the digestive system, meaning it does not raise blood sugar or insulin levels. Not only […]

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 improve digestion. In contrast, prebiotics are plant fibers that feed probiotics. Research shows that consuming probiotics and prebiotics can help with glycemic control. Probiotics and Fermented Foods Both fermented and probiotic […]

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, vinegar, and pickles can reduce the body’s blood sugar because they are acidic. Vinegar Lowers Blood Sugar Levels The odor in vinegar is due to its acetic acid, a byproduct of […]

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 low-carb or Mediterranean. But rarely do we think about how to eat. Research shows that chewing your food slowly improves blood sugar control. It also helps with weight loss and other […]

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 heard blueberries were good for diabetes. Afterward, she fed me blueberries all day. I ate fresh blueberries, blueberry yogurt, and blueberry waffles- you get the picture. I am not exaggerating when […]

Walking After Meals can Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Walking is a great exercise for many reasons. First, it is low impact compared to running and cycling. Second, you don’t need fancy equipment or even a treadmill, just a pair of good walking shoes. Third, if the weather is horrible outside, you can walk indoors, even at a mall. Finally, one of the greatest […]

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 is low because it’s our body’s signal that we need sugar. Our cells are starving for energy, which they get from sugar. But did you know you can also be hungry […]

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 to their doctor’s office for a prescription? You lose weight by injecting yourself once a week, not having to worry about dieting, counting calories, or exercising. And it manages blood sugar […]

Organizations and Foundations

American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)
Canadian Diabetes Association
Centers for Disease Control: Division of Diabetes Translation
Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Diabetes Advocacy Alliance
Diabetes Hands Foundation
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF)
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRI)
Diabetesatwork.org
diaTribe Foundation
Empower
International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
Joslin Diabetes Center
National Diabetes Education Program
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease (NIDDK)
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)

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