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Cue the imperial death march because I’m going to talk about everyone’s favorite villain, gluten. It seems no one is eating it this century, or at least no one is admitting to eating it. đ This is partly because gluten really IS dangerous for a segment of the population, including possibly some people with diabetes.…
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Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your health – especially if you have diabetes. Many assume that while youâre sleeping, your brain isnât doing all that much. Believe it or not, itâs quite the opposite! Key hormones are regulated while you sleep – insulin, stress hormones, growth hormones, hunger hormones, etc. This is…
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For many years, herbs and spices have been used  by many cultures for their potent medicinal properties and their unique flavors. They are known to offer a myriad of health benefits thanks to their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Believe it or not, a lot of people in the United States donât use herbs and spices…
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When it comes to managing your diabetes, what you eat is important ( I realize I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know – yet). Believe it or not, how you eat is just as important. Mindless eating (i.e. eating while doing other things) can impact what and how much you eat. On the…
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Are you worried about developing heart disease? Maybe you had a serious talk with your doctor at your last appointment and you want to make some meaningful health changes. Or maybe you have a long family history of heart disease and you want to be proactive. No matter the reason, if you’re worried about developing…
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Are you tired of always fighting, struggling, feeling guilty, becoming frustrated and never feeling like you are getting it rightâŠ..with food? Like personal relationships with others, our relationship with food can sometimes be amazing and other times, leave us wanting more. The following tips may sound like the worldâs worst and/or most obvious advice on…
Read MoreBelieve it or not, what you eat is really important when it comes to controlling your diabetes. Eating a diet thatâs full of fruits and vegetables can make your diabetes substantially more manageable. According to this study, vegetarians had a substantially lower risk of developing diabetes than non-vegetarians. Now this doesnât mean you have…
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Is it actually possible to have diabetes and NOT have a list of âgoodâ or âbadâ foods to eat? Is it possible to be able to eat what you want and still manage your blood sugars? Most of you are saying âHeck NO!â (or some version of that). Well, Iâm here to tell you, I…
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Here are the top 3 possible causes: Maybe you had a really big dinner with saturated fat that delayed sugar release into the blood and the saturated fat created some insulin resistance, leading to higher morning readingsâŠ.think pizza or Chinese food. You had a super healthy dinner, but your blood sugar went from 110 before…
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 Stay hydrated.  My favorite drinks to help keep your BG in check are: water, unsweetened tea (vanilla cinnamon or tahitian hazelnut or blueberry), zevia (no artificial sweetener or sugar, soda), and water kefir Walk or move for 10 minutes after you eat.   The worst thing you can do is sit and watch TV or read after…
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Even though diabetes is present in your life, there is hope. Hope that harmony between you and diabetes can be attained.
Angela Manderfeld, RD
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