A healthy lifestyle that supports weight loss is central to treating type 2 diabetes. Among the many diabetes drugs on the market, some have proven effective in aiding weight loss efforts and some have actually been associated with weight gain. Studies show that weight loss in overweight or obese people results in decreased insulin resistance, ...…
Most Diabetics Suffer From Some Type of Neuropathy If you have diabetes and your blood sugar is over the normal range (83 – 95) you probably have some type of nerve damage. Diabetic neuropathy is caused by blood sugars that are out of control. The higher the blood sugars are and the longer they remain there ...…
The Glycemic Index Measures How Quickly Blood Sugars Rise After Eating Carbohydrates The glycemic index was formulated in 1980/1981 to determine how quickly certain foods containing carbohydrates would raise blood sugar in diabetics. The food was eaten after overnight fasting, and blood sugar was tested after 2 hours. Pure glucose was the standard against which ...…
Why Diabetics Should Avoid All Sugar Sugar, we all like it. Sometimes we crave it, and believe it or not, we all eat a ton of the stuff. As hard as it is to believe, the average American eats about one half pound of this food substance each day. This is especially bad news for ...…
The Diabetic Diva’s Guide to Taking Control of Your Type 2 Diabetes When you are newly diagnosed with diabetes one of the first things you learn is that You are in control of this disease. Yes, it’s your body that’s messed up and is working incorrectly, but you have it in your power to change ...…
St. Patrick’s day is almost here, and I know that many people want to drink some green beer. So let’s talk about Diabetes and Alcohol. Can we drink it or do we have to refrain? What’s the Effect of Alcohol on Your Blood Sugar? Have you heard the saying “YMMV”? That mean Your Mileage May ...…
Happy Valentine’s Day – Here’s My Diabetes “Love-It” List, Now Tell Me What You Love! These are the things that I’m crazy about today: #1) r Alpha Lipoic Acid and Evening Primrose Oil This supplement has added to my life immensely. I have reversed the painful symptoms of peripheral neuropathy simply by taking r Alpha Lipoic Acid and Evening Primrose Oil. ...…
Is Pasta Bad for Diabetics? How long has it been since you had a pasta meal? Diabetics have a hard time trying to suppress blood sugar spikes after eating pasta. Yes, even the pasta that is labeled “Low Carb” will raise your blood sugar. No Blood Sugar Increase After 1 and 2 Hours? Some ...…
Resolve to Reverse Your Type @ Diabetes in 2013 How are you doing so far in regards to New Year’s Resolutions? Many years I don’t make any, but this year I resolved to exercise every day. How am I doing so far? Not too good, as I write this post it’s January 9, 2013, and I’ve only ...…
The Dawn Phenomenon Means High Blood Sugar Readings In The Mornings. You went to bed at 11:00 PM. You had protein and veggies for dinner. You had a glass of red wine with your meal, but you didn’t eat any food after dinner. You didn’t eat dessert, no sweets or grains went into your system. You ...…
Vicki Kron, The Diabetic Diva
