Food I’m no diet expert, but I still get lots of emails about Glucerna and other “diabetic” food products: How or what good are they really for people with diabetes? In a new twist, I got this email from a non-diabetic reader not long ago: Dear Diabetes Mine: I am a 42 yr old male, in good physical shape, and I eat pretty well (healthy). My real weakness is sweets-cake, cookies, chocolate, candy, protein shakes, etc. I see [...]
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Photo Credit Zedcor Wholly Images Whether you count your carbohydrates or follow the exchange method of meal planning, figuring out how much you can eat of each type of food is easier than you may think. Before you start on any type of meal plan to accommodate your diabetes, however, consult your physician or a licensed nutritionist who will determine the appropriate amount of daily protein, carbohydrates and fat to suit your [...]
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In diabetes meal planning, blood sugar control is the main goal. Typically, people with diabetes are advised to follow carbohydrate-controlled diets in order to minimize blood sugar spikes and manage their disease. Since many foods contain carbohydrates, this can be a challenge. One must learn not only which foods contain carbohydrates, but how to control those portion sizes and divide the carbohydrate foods appropriately into meals [...]
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New research and new medications have changed both diabetes management and diabetes education. The Association’s new meal planning guide, Beyond the Basics: Meal Planning for Diabetes Prevention and Management, is based on the Association’s clinical practice guidelines and current scientific evidence. To meet new consumer needs, a volunteer committee of diabetes education experts has revised the Association’s meal planning system to [...]
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Diet Chart Hello All, I am publishing this Diet Chart for the benefit of all my readers. This Diet Chart will help you organize your daily meal and eat the right dish everyday. This Diet Chart is targeted at people with diet restrictions, Diabetics and people who want to fight Obesity. The aim of this diet plan is to help you keep control of your overall blood glucose level, if you are a diabetic and to help you maintain the right [...]
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