It’s getting hotter outside, and an easy way to cool down is with something tasty to drink. While diabetics may sometimes think that beverage options consist of water and diet soda, there are so many delicious drinks out there that won’t raise your blood sugar! Let’s begin with an obvious choice, good old-fashioned water. We all know we should be drinking more water, but how … [Read more...] about Cheers To These Diabetic-Friendly Beverages!
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These “Good Habits” Are Spiking Your Blood Sugar
You may think that managing diabetes is basic: don’t eat sugar, exercise, take your medication… sound familiar? The road to health can be tricky, however. Diabetics may think they are doing their blood sugar a favor, but some “healthy habits” actually raise blood sugar instead of lowering it. "Sugar-free" foods One section of the health food aisle of the local supermarket … [Read more...] about These “Good Habits” Are Spiking Your Blood Sugar
Crush Sugar Cravings With These Key Tips
Science is continually revealing more and more reasons to stay away from sugar, especially for individuals with diabetes. Increased risks of diabetes complications, heart disease, and cancer have been connected to the consumption of sugar. Everyone knows that in order to benefit long-term health, sugar should be avoided. The tricky part is, sugar is literally everywhere. So, … [Read more...] about Crush Sugar Cravings With These Key Tips
The Best Sugar Substitutes for People with Diabetes
Has sugar gone from being a frequent guest at your house to one that rarely seems to cross the threshold? Perhaps sugar has been relegated to the “foods to avoid” list in your home. If sugar is something you have been told to avoid at all costs it’s very likely you have been diagnosed with diabetes! Why is it a good idea for people with diabetes to avoid sugar? When the … [Read more...] about The Best Sugar Substitutes for People with Diabetes
Sugar Substitutes for Diabetics
The Best Sugar Substitutes for People with Diabetes Has sugar gone from being a frequent guest at your house to one that rarely seems to cross the threshold? Perhaps sugar has been relegated to the “foods to avoid” list in your home. If sugar is something you have been told to avoid at all costs it’s very likely you have been diagnosed with diabetes! Why is it a good idea for … [Read more...] about Sugar Substitutes for Diabetics