Whether it’s broccoli or potato chips, 100 calories is 100 calories, right? Wrong! Turns out, calories aren’t like people–they’re not all created equal. According to WebMD, the average adult should eat somewhere between 1,500-2,000 calories each day. Here’s how to make the most of them. First, it’s important to know what a calorie actually looks […]
Celebrate World Diabetes Day with these scrumptiou...
It’s time to get dolled up in blue and celebrate! Today, November 14, marks World Diabetes Day. Created by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), this exciting day promotes awareness and advocacy about the growing condition. This year, IDF encourages everyone to Go Blue For Breakfast, because studies have shown a healthy morning meal can help […]
Five winter vegetable recipes for when you’re crav
The November harvest may not be bursting with the plump, juicy peaches or crisp, red tomatoes we’re craving, but that doesn’t mean the winter months don’t bring their own special flavors to the table. We’ve rounded up five cold-weather veggies Broccoli Rabe This winter veggie different from the little florets you’re used to dunking in […]
People Like You: Shari’s Story
Shari from Austell, GA shares her story about battling type 2 diabetes and how My Diabetes Home helped change her life. I lived with borderline diabetes for more than 30 years and when the flip came (to living with type 2 diabetes), it came HARD! From November 2012 to January 2013, I went from my […]
Vitamins, Minerals, and Your Diabetes
Many of us remember taking a Flintstones vitamin with breakfast as a child. But now that we’re older, is popping a supplement pill really necessary? And what about those “natural” drugs that claim to fight diabetes? Here’s what you should know about vitamins, minerals, and your diabetes. Are multivitamins necessary for people with diabetes? According […]
Tips for Dental Care and Diabetes
Did you know people with diabetes–especially with blood sugar levels that aren’t well controlled–are more likely than non-diabetics to develop oral health problems such as tooth decay, ulcers, thrush, and gum disease? In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, we’ve rounded up tips to help you brush up on your oral care practices. With a […]
Diabetes-Friendly Halloween Treats
Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins aren’t the only scary things about Halloween. What about high glucose levels? When grocery store shelves are stocked with candies and sweets, it can be easy to overindulge, especially when it comes to bite-sized treats. (Who really eats just one of those mini chocolate bars?) Instead of giving in to processed […]
Your flu shot questions, answered
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with diabetes are more likely to develop complications from the flu, even if their diabetes is well managed. This is because diabetes makes it harder for the body to fight an infection. Sick days can also throw your blood sugar off balance–Who wants […]
Eat this, not that: Healthy lunch swaps
School and work are back in full swing, meaning those homemade sack lunches are once again becoming diet staples. While it may be easy to scrape together a last-minute meal full of pre-packaged snacks and munchies, we challenge you to do better. We’ve compiled a list of traditional lunchtime foods and offered a more nutritious, […]
You Are What You Eat
The way we’ve come to understand diabetes may be changing. According to a new study published in The FASEB Journal, you don’t have to be overweight to develop type 2 diabetes. In fact, the study explains that the condition may be caused more by what you eat instead of how much. During the study, researchers […]