Why can I eat rice on two different occasions and have completely different blood sugar results? How does rice impact my blood sugar? I get so many great questions. I like to share the answers here knowing so many of you are eager to learn all you can about diabetes and good nutrition. My husband Bob thinks "Marcia's Morsels" is a good name for these tidbits of information. I like it. This morsel is specifically about diabetes. (If you don't have diabetes you make enough insulin and things are working well enough that you won't see big spikes in your glucose after eating.) Ron was trying … [Read more...]
Better Together! Pairing Plants and Dairy for Healthy Eating
Some things are just better together. Hall and Oates, peanut butter and jelly, dinner and a movie; you get the idea. Pairing plant-based foods and dairy foods is another great combination. They work together to get nutrients most people miss out on. Fortunately plants are "in" these days. Have you heard of a plant-based diet? Oddly, there is no specific definition for "plant-based diet." Some people think of it as vegetarian or vegan, while others define it as having plant foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts) as the base of their diet while still enjoying animal … [Read more...]
What You Need to Do Now That You Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
Are you confused about what you need to do now that you have diabetes or prediabetes? You may even feel overwhelmed that you have more to do in your day. Take a deep breath. You don't have to be perfect and do everything today. You can ease into it. But do pay attention and move forward. Here are a few things that can have a big impact and help you reach your goals. 1. Have a positive mindset. Did you know that getting diabetes or prediabetes is not your fault? It's not. Diabetes is genetic, even if you don't know anyone in your family with it. It runs in families and then something … [Read more...]
What To Do If You Get Sick and You Have Diabetes
I woke up recently and was having a dream about the pandemic. That gave me the idea that I should write to you about what to do if you get sick when you have diabetes. This is not specific to COVID19, but is recommended anytime you are sick. But first, speaking of COVID 19, the emergency warning signs are: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, and bluish lips or face. Continue to follow the CDC and local guidelines. I pray none of you get infected. Getting back to our topic, do you know there are … [Read more...]
Change Your Thinking To Manage Diabetes
Instead of dreading all the chores of managing diabetes, change your thinking and have a positive attitude. Try these tips for success. I hear people all over town saying that this is the year they will: lose weight; eat better; get more exercise; get more sleep; watch less television and any number of other significant changes to their lives. In each instance it seems to be said with a deep breath as they prepare themselves for these difficult and unpleasant changes. Not surprisingly, most people don't meet their goals. Why? I suggest they don't have enough positive reinforcement in place … [Read more...]
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