It's time to consider ways to manage your blood sugar on Thanksgiving...or not. Some people don't make a plan and decide NOT to pay attention to their diabetes on Thanksgiving. It's a personal choice. But whatever you decide it's good to have a plan. Here are some things to consider as you decide how you'll handle turkey day, and some strategies that people with diabetes use. As you probably already know, the problem with Thanksgiving is the abundance of food and the tradition of eating large portions. This wreaks havoc on glucose when you have diabetes. After eating too much your … [Read more...]
My Favorite Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Even though it has sugar in it, and it is bread, pumpkin bread can fit into a healthy diet for people with diabetes. It's worth it if you like pumpkin bread! It's always a good idea to think "Is this worth it to me?" when you are deciding if you should eat something with added sugar in it. I have been enjoying this recipe every Fall and Winter for 10 years. It was published in Cooking Light November 2007. It is moist and tastes great! Here are the nutritional benefits: Pumpkin - is a great source of an important antioxidant, beta carotene, as well as vitamin A, potassium and fiber … [Read more...]