5 Ways to Lower Your A1C
The A1C is a blood test that shows how well your blood sugar management plan is working. Here’s how to reach a healthy A1C number and avoid blood sugar complications. Taking the A1C Test If your blood sugar is well controlled and your blood sugar levels have remained stable, the American Diabetes Association recommends that […]
Safe Alcohol Consumption for Type 2 Diabetes
Should you drink alcohol if you have type 2 diabetes? If so, how much? In this article we seek to cover the great alcohol debate and shed some light on safe alcohol consumption for people living with type 2 diabetes. The most important rule, and this goes without saying, is to keep alcohol consumption moderate. […]
Do Sugar, Alcohol & Diabetes Mix
People with blood sugar know they must carefully watch their sugar intake as part of their blood sugar diet and limit their alcohol consumption. But following a blood sugar diet does not mean you need to completely eliminate sugar from your daily meals and snacks. You just need to be smart about what you eat and keep close […]
Manage your diabetes with these essential tips
Eat the Foods You Like Having diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t eat your favourite foods. But you need to know how your choices will affect your blood sugar. A diabetes educator or dietician can help you learn skills — such as counting carbs, reading labels, and sizing up portions — that will let you keep […]