Butter for Diabetes: Is it Better than Margarine?
Butter has been a topic of heated debate since the 1970’s, with the saturated fat in butter being the main point of controversy. When you have type 2 diabetes, it’s wise to consider …
I’m Having Problems Losing Weight with Diabetes: What Can You Do?
Question: I’m having problems losing weight with diabetes, what can I do? Quick answer: 3 simple yet effective ways to boost weight loss with type 2 diabetes include keeping a food diary, eating …
Cortisol and Diabetes: Is there a Hormonal Connection?
You may have already heard about the hormone “cortisol” and its relation to stress. When you’re stressed out, your body naturally produces more cortisol. But you’re probably …
Carbs vs Sugar: What Should I Focus on with Type 2 Diabetes?
We recently got asked the question: If I have to concentrate on one thing in my diet, is it carbohydrates or sugars? Quick answer: With type 2 diabetes, carbohydrates are the nutrient that affect …
Blood sugar spike: What does that mean?
Blood sugar spikes are pretty much a guarantee at some point in time when you have type 2 diabetes. Sometimes they seem to happen out of nowhere and leave you thinking, “did I do something …
High protein diet in diabetes: Is it safe?
Diets high in protein are popular among athletes, people trying to shed extra weight, and sometimes they are even prescribed to help certain health conditions. But what about type 2 diabetes? Is it …
Foods to Avoid with Kidney Disease and Diabetes
The relationship between your diet, kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes can be a tricky one to understand since there are so many moving parts. If you’re curious about how your protein and …
How Does Diabetes Affect the Kidneys?
If you have diabetes, you may be curious about the signs and symptoms of kidney disease? What tests will your doctor run if they suspect kidney disease? And what treatment options are out there? …
Myths About Baking Soda and Diabetes
When you Google “baking soda and diabetes” you may find some interesting articles about acidity and its relationship to the pancreas, liver and blood sugar control. While baking soda is a useful …
Is Soy Milk Good For Diabetes?
With so many alternative milks to choose from these days, it can be hard to determine which ones pair well with your diabetes low carb diet. Soy milk is one option that can turn out to be either …
Buckwheat for Diabetes: To Eat or Not to Eat?
Something that’s really annoying about information you might find around the web, is it’s not exactly accurate. This means you can find yourself thinking a food is good for blood sugar …