From the monthly archives:

July 2008

Shopping For Food When You’re Diabetic – 5 Tips – Tip 1

July 31, 2008

Determining the total amount of carbs that are in your foods is paramount.  Newly diagnosed individuals with Type II diabetes often think that actual sugar is the only ingrediant that can raise their blood sugars, however this is not true.  Foods that are high in starchs/carbs like white breads, pretzels and pasta can and will [...]

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What Is Gestational Diabetes

July 30, 2008

Gestational diabetes is a short term form of Type II Diabetes that arises during pregnancy and typically vanishes after birth.  Gestational diabetes begins when your body is unable to make and utilize all the insulin it requires for pregnancy.  Gestational diabetes affects the mother in later in pregnancy, just after the baby’s body has begun [...]

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The American Diabetic Diet

July 21, 2008

Over 1 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year and over 200,000 deaths are attributed to the disease. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, or if you simply want to take better care of how you eat, it is to your benefit to follow the American Diabetic Diet in order to keep your [...]

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