When it comes to controlling blood sugar, it is not just what you eat. It is also related to your activities, especially what you do as soon as you eat. To reduce blood sugar spikes, you are obviously aware that refined carbohydrates, sweets, white flour products, sugary condiments, etc. can cause blood sugar spikes soon after you eat them. But when you include low-sugar foods, high-fiber greens, lean protein, and…
Continuous glucose monitoring automatically tracks blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar, throughout the day and night. You can see your glucose level anytime at a glance. You can also review how your glucose changes over a few hours or days to see trends. Seeing glucose levels in real-time can help you make more informed decisions throughout the day about how to balance your food, physical activity, and medicines. How…
Preventing type 2 diabetes: is it possible even if you are diagnosed with prediabetes? Many scientists believe that this is possible. However, in order to prevent or reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it’s important to take action now. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that more than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes and that 90-95% of these diagnoses are classified as type…
Diabetics don’t have an easy life. But being alert to diet, getting enough exercise and sleep, and taking medications on time can go a long way in keeping diabetes complications at bay. One of the biggest challenges of living with diabetes is diet. As a type 2 diabetic diagnosed in early 2013, even though I am managing my blood sugar with the occasional fluctuation, I do have days when I…
In spite of all the media mentions and health campaigns about the prevalence and management of Type 2 diabetes, there is still a lack of awareness about this condition. According to the most recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 individuals will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. In order to properly manage a diagnosis of diabetes, it is important to understand how…