You’ve probably been told you need to eat more fiber but do you know the reasons why? Dietary fiber, mostly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, is most well-known for being able to provide constipation relief. There are other health benefits to eating foods rich in fiber though. They can help people lose weight and reduce the risks of diabetes and heart … [Read more...] about Why Diabetics Need More Fiber Than Others
Why Diabetics Should Eat Dark Chocolate
Everyone loves chocolate and it’s not hard to understand why. It’s delicious and it makes you feel good. There’s not much about chocolate not to love. Unfortunately, many chocolates are also filled with sugar and additives. They make that delicious chocolate unhealthy and even dangerous for diabetics. When you go with a good dark chocolate though, it can do your body and your … [Read more...] about Why Diabetics Should Eat Dark Chocolate
Should Diabetics Skip Breakfast?
Nothing has changed since the days you were a kid. Breakfast will always be the most important meal of the day. It’s especially important for people with type 2 diabetes. Every good diabetes diet needs a good breakfast in the morning to kickstart your body into action. Keep in mind that when you first wake up you haven’t eaten in a long time. If your last meal was at 6 PM and … [Read more...] about Should Diabetics Skip Breakfast?
4 Reasons Diabetics Need Lots of Fiber
Foods with lots of fiber are perfect for people with diabetes. Fiber is found in plants and is the part of the plants that our bodies cannot digest. Here are four reasons diabetics should focus on getting at least 25 to 50 grams of dietary fiber every day: Fiber controls blood glucose. Scientific studies have repeatedly shown that people with a high fiber diet have more … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Diabetics Need Lots of Fiber
FDA Issues Kidney Warning for Four Diabetes Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has issued a warning that four common diabetes drugs may cause potentially life-threatening harm. Canaglflozin, sold by Janssen Pharmaceuticals as Invokana and Invokamet and dapagliflozin, sold by AstraZeneca as Farxiga and Xigudo XR are thought by the FDA to be more damaging to the kidneys than previously … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Kidney Warning for Four Diabetes Drugs