To all our diabetic friends, those at risk for diabetes, and those on a low sodium diet: the holidays, with their associated over-indulgence, are now officially over! No longer, at least until next Thanksgiving, can you use them as an excuse to fall off the dietary wagon and practice a seefood diet (you know the…
You already know it’s important to watch what you eat to help keep your blood sugar under control. And you do a pretty good job making smart food choices most of the time. But when you’re staring down a selection of delectable desserts, or get invited to a holiday party where carbs dominate the dinner…
When you have diabetes, you’ve got to monitor a number of factors to protect your health. Checking your blood sugar levels a few times a day is one of them. Regular exercise and weight management is too. But perhaps the most important factor that influences blood sugar levels is your food choices. If you have…
People with diabetes have the same nutritional needs as everyone else. Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. There’s nothing like a good plate of food. Just got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Worry not! You can still enjoy a variety of your favorites. If you learn how to plan your meals in order to…
When you have diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar levels becomes a regular part of your life. With a combination of medication, good food, and healthy lifestyle habits, you can keep your blood sugar level under control. Here are some things you can do: Eat healthy meals regularly. Forget about skipping breakfast or going hours without…
When you have diabetes, you’ve got to be smart about your food choices. Wait too long between meals and your blood sugar levels drop. Sugary sodas, sweets, and too many carbs can have the opposite effect and cause a rapid and dangerous spike in blood sugar levels. Medication and lifestyle habits help control blood sugar…
What do you serve for Christmas dinner when you have a diabetic guest? You do not want to have two dinners on one table – one for everyone else and one for your special guest. That would be awkward. But you need your diabetic Santa to enjoy the meal like everyone else. Relax. MagicKitchen.com has…
A Diabetic Meal Plan is best discussed with your doctor and dietitian when you are diagnosed. Usually it involves minimizing the sodium, carbohydrates (Sugars) and the protein size. What often happens is that people are too busy to comply with the diet all the time, and they may get sicker. There are solutions out there,…
Managing type 2 diabetes means developing healthy eating habits, but for most of us this is easier said than done. Many type 2 diabetes sufferers have acquired the condition as a result of a lifetime of poor diet choices, and making a change for the better takes planning to be effective. By having healthy, well-balanced…
Pre-diabetes means you probably have higher than normal blood-sugar levels but, fortunately, not high enough to be classed as being diabetic. However it does mean that you are susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease if you do nothing about it. Unfortunately, more often than not, there are no physical symptoms to warn…