Is Gluten Free Good for Diabetes and Blood Sugar?
Many people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes automatically think that following a gluten-free diet is going to help their blood sugar levels. While it certainly can, unfortunately it’s not …
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Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 6/28/21
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 5/3/21
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 4/26/21
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
15 Diabetic Carbohydrate Questions Answered
Carbs, carbs, carbs. Without a doubt being a person with diabetes, you need to know as much as possible about the whole carbohydrate ordeal. And when it comes to carbs, we get tons of questions on the …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 2/1/21
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
Low Carb Diet for Type 2 Diabetes: The evidence
Did you know that back in 2015 the American Diabetes Association was recommending people with type 2 diabetes eat 75 grams of carbohydrates per meal? Here at DMP, we were quite the opposite, we were …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 10/26/20
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 9/21/20
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
A1C Levels Chart [Download]
If you want to avoid nasty diabetic complications, knowing your A1c levels and getting them down to a healthy range (and keeping them there) is critical. Use the A1c levels charts below to assess your …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 8/24/20
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
How to Lower Morning Blood Sugar
It seems strange to be able to keep blood sugar levels in control throughout the day and have morning blood sugar high, right? I mean, it doesn’t seem logical. After all, you haven’t eaten …
Blood Sugar Control: Why it’s important during Covid-19
As a person with type 2 diabetes, now more than ever during Covid-19 it is important to pay attention to your blood sugar levels. Why? According to health reports, people with type 2 diabetes may be …
Coronavirus & Type 2 Diabetes
Coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19 – it’s hit the world by storm, causing airlines to stop, major closures of venues and businesses, and forcing us into our homes. And of course …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 2/17/20
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days/meals as you please using our …
American Diabetes Association Low Carb Diet Recommendations
Here at DMP we’ve been encouraging people to eat a low carb diet since 2015. Back then the American Diabetes Association recommendations suggested people with type 2 diabetes eat 75 grams of …
Legumes and Beans for Diabetes: A Look at the Facts
Beans and legumes are claimed to be a good source of dietary fiber and protein for anyone wanting to follow a low glycemic index diet. And because they are fat-free, they are often touted to be …
Low Fat Diet For Diabetes: Is It A Thing Of The Past?
For several decades health organizations worldwide have been recommending we eat a low fat diet. And a high carb, low fat diet for diabetes has been the common recommendation of diabetes organisations …
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 …
Brewer’s Yeast for Diabetes
When you think about yeast, the concept of bread-making probably comes to mind. But, baker’s yeast isn’t the only kind of yeast out there that has a job to do. Brewer’s yeast (a …
Protein Intake and Diabetes
Protein is a much needed nutrient that makes up the structure of your entire body. But when it comes to type 2 diabetes, you may be wondering if you need to alter your protein intake. The short answer …
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? …
How To Reduce A1C
Today’s reader question: My A1c is high and I need help or suggestions to lower it. I’m feeling so frustrated, please help?! Without a doubt, knowing how to reduce A1c is incredibly …
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 …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 9/16/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Do You Have A Problem With High Blood Sugar In The Morning? Try this…
It is very important to keep a rein on blood sugar as best as you can. But one of the things that people often get into a panic about is their morning blood sugar. Shouldn’t it be lower in the …
Type 2 Diabetic Diet Basics: Best Strategy to Lower Blood Sugar With Diet
So you’ve had type 2 diabetes a while but you still can’t determine the diabetic diet basics and what’s best to eat to lower blood sugar and A1c. Or perhaps you’re newly …
High Cholesterol Levels on a Low Carb Diet
Many people are concerned about getting high cholesterol levels on a low carb diet. After all, we’ve all become accustomed to hearing that we should cut down on eating fat to lower cholesterol, not …
Mayonnaise for Diabetes: A Good or Bad Choice?
Sometimes the best part of a meal isn’t the main course itself, but all the trimmings. Think about a juicy hamburger. It wouldn’t be complete without a fresh slice of tomato, a few rings …
Low Carb Diabetic Meal Plan: Menu Week of 4/1/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Potassium and Diabetes: Understanding It’s Importance
Diabetes and potassium share a close relationship. Potassium is needed to assist with insulin secretion and therefore, blood sugar regulation. It’s also closely linked to heart health. …
Benefits of Ginger for Type 2 Diabetes
When people think about ginger, they often think of classics such as a glass of ginger ale or a fresh gingerbread cookie. But ginger is actually a fibrous root, that’s typically pale yellow in color …
Low Carb Diabetic Meal Plan: Menu Week of 3/25/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Benefits of Resveratrol for Diabetes
For diabetes, resveratrol may assist with lowering blood sugar levels, decreasing insulin resistance and boosting heart health. Below we explore the research findings, best types and recommended …
Do Carbs Cause Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes?
Two things we often talk about here at DMP are carbohydrates and inflammation. Both carbs and inflammation are intimately linked to type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, and your overall health. For …
Low Carb Diet with Diabetes: History, Facts & Real Results
Here at Diabetes Meal Plans, we have been encouraging people to eat a low carb diet with diabetes, for years. We consider ourselves pioneers in the field, because when we started sharing this …
Weekly Diabetes Meal Planning Service
When you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, meal planning can be a challenge, right? When you’re looking around online at all the delicious food pictures and recipes, you can find that many of …
Calcium and Diabetes: The Unknown Facts Revealed
Did you know that insulin and calcium work side-by-side to manage your blood sugar levels all day long? Most people aren’t aware that having either too much or too little calcium in their …
Coenzyme Q10 and Diabetes
When you think of the term “antioxidants,” what image comes to mind? You might envision a bounty of “superfoods” like dark chocolate, red wine, and fresh blueberries (which …