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…
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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 for two reasons. First,…
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…
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…
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 at dawn, the two…
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…
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 came from nature, in…
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 was that I had…
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…
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 diabetes. But she reassured…
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 or contacts, but a…