Lesser of Two Evils: The Great Saturated and Trans Fats Debate
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the two different types of fats, so here is some information defining what they are and some recommendations on how much people should eat.
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Are You Getting Enough of the Sunshine Vitamin?
More studies are showing that getting enough vitamin D may be helpful in lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes, and help those who already have the disease. Certified diabetes educator Viola Holmes discusses why it is a good idea to get your vitamin D levels checked, how to do so, and the variety of sources it comes from.
Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary
Certified diabetes educator Jane Dickinson talks about the marking of her 40th year with diabetes with both remembrances, some poignancy, and most important still maintaining hope.
Embrace the Taste of Eating this Summer!
For people with diabetes, the summer can bring some eating challenges. Certified diabetes educator Debbie Berg offers some meal planning ideas to help people enjoy food during this time of year.
Planning a Healthy Family Feast
The Fourth of July is upon us here in the U.S., as well as other international holidays that are soon to follow, so registered dietitian Yvonne Greer discusses some helpful eating strategies during these days when people’s everyday diets typically go out the window.
Can You Healthfully Eat “Low-Carb”?
Amy Hess-Fischl continues her previous discussion on low carbs and talks about how people with diabetes can develop eating strategies to incorporate this type of diet into their meal planning.
How Glycemic Index Can Complement Your Meal Planning
Glycemic Index (GI) is a tool that can help you understand how fast a carbohydrate raises blood glucose and be used to assist with diabetes meal planning.
Exploring the Best Fruits for Blood Sugar Control
Registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about how you can incorporate this food group into your diet and not increase your blood sugar too much.
Are Vitamins Part of the Fountain of Youth?
Nurse practitioner Cheryl Winter discusses the positive effect of taking vitamins including possibly keeping people stay younger with the help of keeping your telomeres longer.
Cut Half the Calories from Your Rice
White, brown, and wild are all options most of us love. For some, rice can be the ultimate trigger food.
Magnesium and Diabetes
This blog will explore the ins and outs of magnesium. Why we need it, how much we need, foods high in magnesium, medications that affect magnesium status and what the research is showing about the relationship it has to diabetes.
Taking My Type 1 Experience and Educating Others
Mary Rechtoris talks about resisting the urge to scold people about their sometimes hurtful comments about diabetes and taking their lack of knowledge about the disease and educating them to provide them with a better understanding.
Understanding R, N, and Premixed Insulins
Certified diabetes educator Megan Day provides an overview of these types of insulin, mechanisms of action, and who are candidates for these medicines.
Children and Youth with Type 2 Diabetes
I have helped many children with diabetes over the span of my career. Incidence of type 2 diabetes among children is increasing with time.
5 Reasons to Keep Blood Glucose Under Control
Why is it important to keep your blood glucose under control? For one, it help reduce your chance for complications. Find out more.