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Show Me A Simple Diabetic Meal Plan

When you are designing a diabetic meal plan, you need to carefully calculate your calorie intake; specifically, the calories that come from carbohydrates. Some diabetics just avoid carbohydrates altogether and consume only meat and green vegetables. Avoiding all carbs may be a great solution for those with extreme willpower, but most of us are still human after all and do want to still enjoy a wide selection of foods (in moderation!), so let's take a look at some other simple diabetic meal plan options... A good diabetic meal plan needs to contain carbohydrates! Here's the…

Type 2 Diabetes Diet Plan

It is important for everyone to eat a healthy diet, regardless of their diabetes status. However, for people with diabetes, eating nourishing foods in the recommended portions comes with numerous important benefits, such as: Lowering blood sugar: Maintaining blood glucose levels within the recommended range helps diminish diabetes symptoms as well as reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications. Achieving a healthier weight: This is commonly associated with better A1C results and improved general health. Can you create your own healthy diabetes diet plan? A healthy eating plan is basically a diet that helps control blood…

What Is Considered High Blood Sugar?

For diabetics, knowing what is considered high blood sugar and what is not, can be a real lifesaver. The body naturally has glucose in the blood which gives the organs and cells energy to function. Blood sugar mainly comes from carbohydrates and the body needs insulin in order to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range. Insulin helps cells absorb glucose from the blood and use it for energy or store it. If insulin doesn’t work properly or there’s not enough of it, blood sugar levels rise. Too much blood glucose is known as…

Type 2 Diabetes and Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy or sleeve gastrectomy, is a minimally invasive weight-loss surgical procedure that is usually performed laparoscopically. Studies show that gastric sleeve surgery can help tackle obesity as well as obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy typically entails reducing the stomach by removing up to 80% of it, leading to weight loss. What does vertical sleeve gastrectomy involve? Gastric sleeve surgery is usually done using a laparoscope, which is minimally invasive. This essentially means long tubes are inserted into the abdomen through small incisions.…

A Game Changer for Diabetics! FreeStyle Libre

FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System is a revolutionary glucose monitoring concept that provides greater data and convenience than blood glucose testing. Moreover, it is more affordable than CGM (Continous Glucose Monitors). Abbot FreeStyle Libre is a bloodless glucose meter that provides instant glucose readings by simply scanning a sensor instead of pricking your finger! This is great news for the Diabetes Community patiently waiting for these developments. Non-Invasive Glucose Meter: How does it work? Freestyle Libre features a tiny, flexible glucose sensor (0.2mm long) that is worn just under the skin and attached to a…