Day: January 24, 2018

Meat Lover’s Guide to a Diabetes Diet

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Meat Lover's Guide to a Diabetes Diet

Meat Lover’s Guide to a Diabetes Diet. Is the aroma of a sizzling steak too good to resist? If you’re smart about how you choose red meat, it can have a place among other healthy protein sources in your diabetes diet. Having diabetes means making some specific dietary changes, but you don’t have to give up all of your favorite foods. You just need to make better choices. If you’re a meat lover, knowing how to select quality red meat and avoiding processed types, like certain cold cuts, is key.…

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Healthy Breakfast Foods for Type 2 Diabetes

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Healthy Breakfast Foods for Type 2 Diabetes

Healthy Breakfast Foods for Type 2 Diabetes. As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But some people may skip breakfast because they’re in a hurry or don’t care for breakfast foods. However, that’s never a good idea, especially if you have type 2 diabetes. “The point of breakfast is that it breaks that ‘fast’ from overnight,” says Christie Hust, RD, LD, an instructor with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing and a diabetes counselor at the Larry Combest Community Health and…

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The 10 Worst Foods for Prediabetes

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The 10 Worst Foods for Prediabetes

The 10 Worst Foods for Prediabetes. Prediabetes, the state of metabolic imbalance that precedes diabetes, is a growing epidemic. In the United States alone it affects 1 in 3 adults of all ages, 1 in 2 elderly adults, and almost 1 in 4 adolescents. The condition is characterized by high levels of blood sugar and/or insulin, the hormone that helps cells in the body absorb sugar from the blood. Sugar in the blood comes from the foods we eat, so eating the right foods is one of the most powerful…

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9 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications

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9 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications

9 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications. Managing your carbs can help keep your blood sugar under control. Choose high-fiber carbs, such as green vegetables, fruit, beans, and whole grains. Control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Diabetes makes heart disease more likely, so keep a close eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol. Keeping your diabetes under control will help you prevent heart, nerve, and foot problems. Here’s what you can do right now. Lose extra weight. Moving toward a healthy weight helps control blood sugars. Your doctor, a…

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