GLYCAEMIC INDEX (GI) & DIABETES MEAL
GLYCAEMIC INDEX is the ranking system of carbohydrate-containing food products including vegetables, grains, fruits, etc. These ranks are calculated in comparison to the reference food i.e. either glucose or white bread. Thus, glycaemic index measures the impact of food products on blood glucose levels. Glycaemic index falls under the categories of low, medium or high. […]
MANAGING TYPE 2 DIABETES & ITS NEUROPATHIC COMPLICATIONS, NATURALLY
TYPE II DIABETES Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Cause of Diabetes: If you have type 2 diabetes your body does not use insulin properly. This is called insulin […]
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 […]
Controlling Type 2 Diabetes With Mindful Eating
Eating right is the key to managing type 2 diabetes. Good food choices are critical for people with blood sugar who want to reduce their risks for heart disease, stroke, and other health problems caused by blood sugar. “When someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, they often have a sense that eating and food are things […]
Top Diets for Diabetes
According to government figures, more than 85 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese (although excess weight isn’t the only risk factor for this type of diabetes). But for people with type 2 diabetes who fall into that 85 percent, dropping the pounds can help stabilize blood sugar levels and even […]
DIABETES DIET FOR INDIANS
Diabetes control is governed by following the right diabetic diet. What to eat and what not to eat is important for diabetes control and diabetes cure or diabetes reversal. These are the top 15 diabetes diet tips from diabetologists and nutritionists. Even if you are pre-diabetic or borderline diabetic, or diabetes is part of your […]
The Pre-Diabetes Diet Everyone Needs
Expect to see the number of people with blood sugar rise dramatically over the next 40 years. If nothing changes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one in three adults could have the disease by 2050. Currently 26 million American adults are living with blood sugar. Another 79 million […]
Best and Worst Foods for Diabetes
When you’ve got diabetes, your food choices matter a lot. Some are better than others. To help you choose the best and worst foods from major food groups, use this guide. Foods that are in the “worst” group can be occasional treats. In general, however, it will be easier to manage your diabetes if […]
Managing Diabetes From Morning to Night
Keeping your blood sugar stable means taking certain steps throughout the day. Use this around-the-clock advice to help manage blood sugar. Good blood sugar management depends on following a routine that runs throughout your day from the time you get up until your head hits the pillow again at night. That’s because blood sugar levels […]
Healthy lunch choices for Diabetic patients
It is very hard to figure out what to eat especially for someone suffering from Diabetes 2. All of a sudden, you will notice that the things you used to like to eat are on the forbidden list. It may be very depressing? When you are diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important to maintain a […]