The Best Oatmeal for Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Kristeen Cherney, PhD Medically Reviewed by Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES Oatmeal, that hearty, humble breakfast staple, can be a great addition to a diabetes diet. A widely available whole grain, oats are rich in fiber along with essential minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, […]
Taking Care of Your Feet: How to Exercise Safely With Peripheral Artery Disease
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By John Carr Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key to the prevention and management of diabetes-related complications like foot disease. Here’s why it’s important to be proactive about footcare, plus tips for exercising safely with peripheral artery disease. It’s become increasingly clear that […]
How ‘Little Miss Data’ Keeps Her Weight Loss and Diabetes on Track
This is the story of how Karen Myers, 68, embraced the numbers and finally shed the weight. It starts off with a familiar story. Karen says she was lean as a teen, but like so many others, she put weight on gradually throughout her adulthood: “I ballooned as high as 240 at my worst, and […]
Creamy Avocado Aioli
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. You’ve got to try this easy-to-make, incredibly flavorful, creamy Avocado Aioli, made with avocados, lime juice, garlic, and mayonnaise. It only takes 5 minutes to make and can be used as a dip, sauce, or spread! Why We Love It Avocado Aioli is a quick and simple recipe that packs […]
What Does a Low Blood Sugar Feel Like?
Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, means that your body does not have enough sugar in the bloodstream to fuel all of your body’s cells. This condition is a constant risk for everyone with diabetes — whether type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes — that uses insulin. Some other medicines, particularly sulfonylureas, also carry […]
Kombucha May Lower Blood Sugar Levels for People With Type 2 Diabetes
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Don Rauf The popular fermented tea called kombucha may help individuals with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Findings reported August 1 in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition revealed that individuals with type 2 diabetes who consumed kombucha regularly for four weeks had lower fasting blood […]
How Two Irish Brothers with Type 1 Diabetes Brew Their Own Zero-Sugar Beer
Beer has a special place among the foods and beverages that are problematic for people with diabetes. Enjoy a few cans or pints and the carbohydrate content can push your blood sugar way up … just before the alcohol brings you back down with a thud. While there are lower-carb beers available, it’s mostly “lite” […]
How to Have a Healthy Retirement With Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Melissa Schenkman Congratulations, you’ve made it to retirement. Hitting this milestone is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time for anyone, but for people living with diabetes, this new stage of life may hit home differently. Here are the top things to have on your checklist […]
How Seafood Can Benefit Diabetes Health (With Cooking Tips!)
If you’ve spent a lifetime avoiding seafood, it’s past time you gave it a try for three important reasons: It’s very good for your health, it’s easy to prepare, and it’s delicious, if you have some reliable cooking tips — and recipes. Seafood and Diabetes Health First, let’s look at the nutritional benefits of seafood, […]
10 Most Common Questions Answered After a Type 2 Diagnosis
Facing a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be a difficult and confusing time. Many ask “why me?”, some may feel shame due to the stigma surrounding type 2, while others want to know what they can proactively do to better their health. I asked people living with type 2 diabetes what their initial […]