Type I diabetics as well as Type II diabetics who take charge of their condition, vigilantly keeping their blood sugar levels within normal ranges, can significantly reduce the manifestations of premature aging. By managing diet, insulin, and exercise– diabetics can avoid much of…
It’s impossible to hold on to your youth if excesses of insulin are raging through your bloodstream. Insulin resistance doesn’t happen just because you’re aging and you don’t have to get it. Approximately 25 percent of all seemingly normal, healthy nondiabetic older…
“Beat the Clock ” dinner recipes for diabetic menu planning. Chicken Pot Pie, Southwestern Turkey Shepherd’s Pie, Pollo Verde Casserole and Shrimp and Chicken Paella have shortened preparation time for a busy lifestyle. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes diet planning.…
Low carb diets are at the top of the list of popular diets. In the past, concern about glycemic index and carb count were primarily diabetic diet issues. Now weight loss programs for the general population address this nutrition concept.
This year, specialists for the first time are urging every diabetic over age 50 to get tested for the leg disease, called peripheral arterial disease or PAD. Studies suggest one in three diabetics over age 50 may have PAD. Anybody can get…
There’s a lot you can do to stay healthy. Research shows that if you keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol close to target, you may prevent or delay serious health problems. (Diabetes Education)
Diabetic Product News – The availability of artificial sweeteners has been enormous benefit to diabetics. However, there’s always been a concern that overconsumption of these synthetic sweeteners may cause some unknown harm to the body. Stevia could be a good alternative in…
Recipes for diabetic menu planning. Surprise Mashed “Potatoes”, Vegetable Quiche Cups, Cheesy Frittata. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes diet planning. (Diabetes Menus and Diabetes Food)
Decades of research have shown the validity of minerals and herbs in lessening and even reversing the symptoms of diabetes. (Type I and Type II) Chromium, Vanadium, Gymnema sylvestre, Cinnamon and Fenugreek are discussed in this article on diabetic nutrition news. (Diabetic products)
Carbohydrates are one of three basic macronutrients needed to sustain life (the other two are protein and fat). But eating too many carbohydrates, especially refined carbs – can cause weight gain and can adversely affect your health. Glycemic index guidelines to help…