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best breakfast foods for diabetes

14 Best Breakfast Foods for Diabetes

[…] stabilize blood sugars include: Whole grain bread Nut butter Low sugar granola Unsweetened almond milk Cottage cheese Low sugar yogurt Oats Berries Avocado Non-starchy veggies …and more! Type 2 diabetes breakfast foods If you or a loved one is living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, breakfast should include: plant-based fat fiber protein You’ll want […]

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Pizza and Diabetes: Dietitian-approved tips for eating pizza with diabetes

[…] up. The three above are just examples. Again, how to divide the dose up and when to give it will depend on your unique needs. Pizza and type 2 diabetes With type 2 diabetes and pizza (non-insulin dependent), we don’t have quite as much timing and medication dosing to worry about, but it is still […]

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Diabetes Tools & Resources

[…] the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels. If you or a loved one is living with diabetes, they are either experiencing an insulin deficiency (type 1 or type 2) or an insulin inefficiency (type 2). When managing diabetes, some people may need to use an external source of insulin to manage blood sugars. Health care […]

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Diabetes Insulin Pump 101 & Top Brands

[…] most common brands available in the United States.  What is an insulin pump? Insulin injections are necessary for people living with type 1 diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes whose pancreas don’t produce enough insulin. There are options for insulin delivery for these people including: Injection by insulin syringes Injection by insulin pens Insulin […]

How much protein do you actually need?

<p style=”white-space:pre-wrap;”>How much protein do you actually need?</p><p style=”white-space:pre-wrap;”>So, how much protein do you actually need? What are the best types? Plant based or animal protein? And so on… It’s probably the most talked about nutrition topic or nutrient across all media platforms, yet the one that leaves the most questions in consumer minds. </p>

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How Diabetes Service Dogs Can Help With Your Diabetes

[…] financially, time, emotionally, etc. But, every person I spoke with said they are absolutely 100% worth it! Are there only type 1 diabetes service dogs? What about type 2? The main criteria for a diabetes service dog is that the person be insulin-dependent. This more often will apply to people with type 1 diabetes, but […]

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Sick Day Rules for Diabetes to Optimize Blood Sugar Management

[…] is another example of the need to pay extra close attention to your blood sugars when you are sick and living with diabetes. Special considerations for insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes sick day rules People who are on insulin to manage their diabetes have a significantly increase risk of developing DKA when […]

probiotics for diabetes

Should You Be Taking Probiotics for Diabetes?

[…] management, heart health, and GI health. All three of these areas are critical to managing diabetes.  Probiotics may help lower insulin and glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, and may also support a healthy immune system, a healthy GI tract, and may possibly promote a healthy heart. Managing your gut health is a […]

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Signs & Symptoms of Diabetes

[…] for most people! Common Symptoms of Diabetes Symptoms of type 1 diabetes tend to present rapidly and if left untreated can result in death. But, symptoms of type 2 diabetes can develop more slowly while damage is occurring inside the body. In both cases, it is important to see a doctor regularly and especially when […]

best fruits for diabetes

Best Fruits for Diabetes: What to Eat and What to Avoid

[…] insulin, should consider using a pre-bolus time with insulin injections. This allows the injected insulin to “keep up” with any potential rise in blood sugar. Considerations for Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes People with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes who aren’t on insulin should choose fruits that are higher in fiber (we cover those options […]

key things to know about sushi and diabetes

Key things to know about sushi and diabetes

[…] it’s usually not eaten alone. Sushi uses many different ingredients. So the type of sushi you eat can affect how fast your blood sugar rises. Sushi and type 2 diabetes Whether or not you take insulin, sushi can be enjoyed in a balanced way if you have type 2 diabetes. Start the meal with lower […]

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