Have you heard that people with diabetes should eat six times a day? It is true that small frequent feedings can help your glucose from going too high or low. It is a common bit of advice given by health care professionals and misinterpreted as “mandatory” by many people. It’s not bad advice. However, it’s not the only good advice. Did you know that the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care state that a person with diabetes should be referred to a registered dietitian nutritionist knowledgeable about diabetes when they are diagnosed and then as needed throughout the … [Read more...]
The Sugar Scare! What to do When your Blood Sugar is Too High and you Don’t Eat Carbs
“It’s the Sugar Scare!” he said. That’s why he didn’t eat any fruit, bread, pasta and rice. Today let's talk about what to do when your blood sugar is too high and you don't eat carbs. “That orange looks and smells so good,” he added, “but I know it’ll jack my sugar up so I’m trying to stick to keto”. The “Sugar Scare” is when people avoid all fruit and starches (anything with carbohydrate) because they think it will raise their blood sugar too much. Instead, they eat only meat, poultry, fish, leafy vegetables and fats (butter, gravy, sauces, dressing and nuts). For many, this “no … [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...]
Why Eating This Is Dangerous If You Don’t Cook It!
There's a popular food here in the panhandle of Florida that could prove fatal if you have diabetes (as well as certain other health problems). Cooking it thoroughly makes it completely safe. Do you know what it is? This picture is a huge clue! I don't mean to be a fun-sucker. I just want you to be safe. Between May and October is when we see the most illness from raw oysters and other uncooked shellfish (like clams and mussels). Of course, you can get sick from raw and undercooked shellfish any time of year. Here's why it happens: Oysters and their cousins are what we call "filter … [Read more...]
