If you look around, it’s easy to see the gluten-free diet craze has swept America. Boards on Pinterest are dedicated to healthy, gluten-free meals for the family, while grocery stores are stocked to the brim with gluten-free flours, pastas, rices, and even ice creams and cookies. All this hype may have you wondering how healthy […]
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Blog Spotlight: Diabetes Daily
Blog: Diabetes Daily People behind the words: David Edelman, Elizabeth Zabellore, and more than 100 writers who live with diabetes or practice medicine Type of diabetes: Main focus is type 1 and type 2 diabetes About the blog: Diabetes Daily was founded by David Edelman and Elizabeth Zabellore. After Elizabeth was diagnosed with type 1 […]
How caffeine impacts your blood sugars + what to o...
If you are someone who needs a caffeine kick-start before heading off to work in the morning, you may want to hold back. Especially if you have type 2 diabetes. While coffee and caffeine have been shown to prevent the condition in people who don’t already have it, that morning cup of Joe could have […]
Blogger Spotlight – Sweet Success: My Life with Ty
My Diabetes Home knows how important support and resources are for people with diabetes. So, we’re rounding up some of the best. This spring, MDH is connecting you with our favorite bloggers from the diabetes online community. Enjoy! Blog: Sweet Success: My life with Type 2 Diabetes Person behind the words: Kate Cornell Type […]
How keeping a food journal can help you achieve yo...
Close your eyes for a second, and think about what you’ve eaten today. If you’re like most people, your mind will automatically jump to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But what about that handful of M&Ms you snagged from the dish on your co-workers desk this morning? And did you remember to include the couple pieces […]
Everyday dehydration is having a major effect on y...
Stop and think for a second: Are you dehydrated right now? Are you sure? According to the Institute of Medicine, 75 percent of Americans live with a condition called chronic dehydration. This means that even though you’re drinking fluids throughout the day, your body still isn’t getting the amount it needs to thrive. In fact, […]
Five Steps to Prepare for Pregnancy When You Have ...
Preparing to have a baby is nerve-wracking in itself. Throw diabetes into the mix, and it’s enough stress to give any mommy-to-be some serious pause. But you can put your mind at ease. According to the American Diabetes Association, it is perfectly normal for women with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes to have […]
Falling off the wagon–it happens to the best of us
In my previous posts, you heard me talk about ways to successfully navigate life with diabetes. I may have come across as if I am the poster child for diabetes management. But I am far from it. If we’re going to help each other out, we need to be honest and open. So today, you […]
Are all carbs created equal?
Carbs are supposed to be pretty healthy, right? After all, whole grains are a carb. But so are sugary cereals and white breads. Turns out, not all carbohydrates are created equal. And different kinds of carbs can have different effects on your blood sugar and diabetes. Here’s how. Simple vs. Complex Let’s go back to […]
9 Delicious Flavored Waters That Taste Better Than...
We’ve all heard drinking water a day is healthy. But do you know how healthy? According to WebMD, staying hydrated can help you lose weight, energize your muscles, freshen your skin, and even lower your blood sugar levels. But filling up on plain old water gets real boring, real fast. That’s why we’ve rounded up […]