Type 2 Diabetes Low Carb Diet Guidelines
While there are various “diets” you could follow, research shows that a low carbohydrate diet works very well to help control blood sugar and A1c levels in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. …
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Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 12/27/21
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 8/16/21
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 …
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 …
Type 2 Diabetes: How Many Carbs Per Meal
If you’ve had a type 2 diabetes diagnosis for more than about 5 minutes, you may have come across some misguided nutrition advice stating that you can eat several hundred grams of carbohydrates every …
Incredible Advantages of a High Fiber Diet for Diabetes
There is one thing in nutrition that most experts and organizations agree upon. And that is: fiber is a healthy component of our diet. Still, the power of a high fiber diet is grossly underestimated. …
Incredible Superfoods for Diabetes: They’re NOT What You Think!
You may have heard of all these miraculous superfoods for diabetes or prediabetes. But do they really hold some type of magic powers to help “reverse” your condition? Surprisingly yes. …
#1 Food For A Heart Healthy Diabetic Diet (Plus 1-Day Menu Sample)
I bet you’re curious to know what the number one food for a heart healthy diabetic diet is? The food is VEGETABLES, which is really a food group rather than one specific food. We harp on a lot …
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 …
Inflammation and Diabetes
Inflammation plays an intricate role in the development of health conditions, including in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Inflammation is involved in type 2 …
5 Beneficial Diabetes Supplements
The best way to manage your blood sugar levels and health with type 2 diabetes is by following a low carb diet. Supplements can lend a helping hand to reduce inflammation in your body, improve …
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 …
When Should I Check My Blood Sugar Levels?
Reader question: I think my blood sugar is all over the place and I haven’t really been testing it regularly. I need to get better control I think, but when should I check my blood sugar levels …
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 …
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 …
Hemp Oil for Diabetes
What comes to mind when you hear the world “hemp”? Do you think of the cannabis plant or CBD oil? What is the difference between cannabis, CBD oil, and hemp anyway? Can hemp products get …
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 …
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 …
How To Make Cinnamon Tea PLUS 5 Delicious Recipes
Can cinnamon lower blood sugar? The short answer is Yes. Studies have shown several benefits of consuming cinnamon including: You can read more about the benefits over here. There are many ways we can …
Chia Seeds and Diabetes
Chia seeds are one of those foods that’s been proclaimed to be a ‘superfood’. And the topic of chia seeds and diabetes seems to come up frequently with questions such as: These are …
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 …
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 …
Dates and Diabetes: Can You Eat Them?
Dates and diabetes, have you wondered whether they are safe to eat? Fruit can be a tricky subject when it comes to diabetes. How do you figure out which ones will raise your blood sugar and promote …
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 …
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 …
Scientifically Proven Spices for Diabetes
Think about your favorite recipe cooking in your kitchen. What do you smell? Is it the ginger sizzling in a stir fry? Or maybe garlic roasting in a homemade marinara sauce? Spices give food its …
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 …
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 …
Sugar Free Drinks For Diabetes: Get the Facts
What are sugar free drinks? Beverages like soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks, are often packed to the brim with added sugar, so any sugar free alternative is automatically healthier…right? Well …
Lower Blood Sugar Levels in 21 Days
Lower Blood Sugar Levels in 21 Days Do You Need To Lower Blood Sugar Levels? Or get yourself on track for 2022? Join our 21 Day Lower Blood Sugar Challenge. Discover how to Eat to Treat Diabetes …
Welcome Challenger!!
Congratulations for making the decision to join the 21 Day Lower Blood Sugar Challenge™. You have made a powerful choice that can help change your life for the better! The key is to challenge yourself …
Diabetic Candy: A Review of Your Options
Is there such a thing as diabetic candy? Well, some food brands would tell you yes. And in a sense of the word, they are telling the truth. There certainly are diabetic-friendly candy options that you …
Vitamin A for Diabetes
When it comes to vitamin A, people often think of two things: carrots and eye health. But, there is a little bit more to vitamin A than meets the eye, especially when it comes to diabetes. Let’s …
Fenugreek for Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes
If you’re looking for an herbal supplement that can help lower blood sugar, boost heart health and improve metabolism – look no further, fenugreek provides a whole range of health-boosting …
What Does My Blood Glucose Measurement Mean? A ‘How-To’ on Reading Your Numbers
Since the inception of our website, we’ve received hundreds of personal questions, many of them asking about a specific blood glucose measurement and how to interpret it. We LOVE this because it means …
Is Diabetes Reversible? Let’s Bust Some Myths
When it comes to type 2 diabetes, you may hear lots of things, myths, and stories, one of which is whether diabetes is reversible. With so much conflicting information, that often means, you …