Can Following a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet Help My Diabetes?
by Jessica Pyhtila, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common subtype of the disorder, impacting about 90% of people with diabetes. In turn, Type 2 diabetes is closely related to lifestyle, and risk factors often involve diet and weight. For this reason, many people turn Continue Reading
Keeping the Blood Sugar Spikes Away
by Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES A fast rise in your blood sugar can occur for many reasons. But the spikes that happen after eating can be managed, leaving you in more control of your day. What causes a blood sugar spike? A blood sugar spike after eating can result from Continue Reading
What to Eat When You Don’t Like the Most Important Meal of the Day
by Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES Breakfast is the first meal we eat in a day. Many think that breakfast involves sitting down for eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, toast, bagels, or biscuits. That is not so. Breakfast is whatever you choose to put into your mouth. That includes leftover pizza! Why Continue Reading
Controlling the Urge to Raid the Fridge
by Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES You are in front of your open fridge, ready to eat everything in sight! How do you stop yourself from overeating, especially the carbs? What drove you to the fridge? Before you grab anything, ask yourself if it is your mood that has landed you Continue Reading
How to Keep a Change in Your Schedule from Sabotaging Your Blood Sugar
by Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES Even though you have your routine down, there are times when events or unexpected situations arise that throw you off. With these situations, your blood sugar can start getting out of range by becoming too high or too low. Here is an example – everything Continue Reading
The World of Soy Products and Their Impact on Health
Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES What is Soy? Soy is a high-quality plant-based protein food source that comes from soybeans. Comprising the nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make, soy is comparable to animal protein. Soy is seen as a nutrition powerhouse by some, while others steer clear of Continue Reading
Enjoying a Hearty, Comforting Soup
by Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES You’re looking for warmth and comfort, and a bowl of soup sounds inviting. You also know you are working on limiting your sodium intake and that when you eat soup, you get hungry an hour later. What can you do to make this work? Having Continue Reading
Counting Carbohydrates to Manage Your Blood Sugar
by Grace Rivers, RDN, CDCES Counting carbohydrates or carbs can help manage blood sugar levels. It can also help make you aware of portion sizes. At first, it can be daunting to learn how to do this, but it gets easier and can become second nature. Here are some tips. Continue Reading
How Can I Lower My Blood Sugar?
by Justin Fowler-Lindner, a former EMT turned health writer This is the question on every diabetic’s mind! After all, so much of our lives revolve around worrying about that pesky blood sugar. Luckily, with the right techniques you can live a comfortable, low blood-sugar life. Dangers of High Blood Sugar Continue Reading