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Carb Counting for Diabetics

Post updated: 8th April 2023 Carb counting is essential for diabetes patients because it helps them control their blood sugar levels. In some cases, doctors recommend targeting daily carb ranges as part of a customized diabetes meal plan. Research shows that 30.3 million adults in the United States have diabetes, and 85 million have prediabetes. Although diabetes is incurable, it can be managed by regulating blood sugar levels. Diabetes typically develops when the body is unable to use insulin correctly or when it does not produce enough insulin. If you have diabetes you must be…

Control Diabetes with Diet and Exercise

The battle against diabetes in the United States is constant. Type 2 diabetes for the over 40 years category is more common because of increasing obesity which is largely due to the typical American diet. We eat more refined foods and fast foods and we are not getting the exercise that we need. It’s astonishing that almost half of the US Population, either has diabetes or falls into the prediabetes category. BUT the best news about this diabetes epidemic is that it's almost entirely preventable! Here are just a few tips when Opting for Fast…

Borderline Diabetes Diet

Being diagnosed with prediabetes (borderline diabetes) can be alarming. Borderline diabetes is mainly characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels that are not yet high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Studies indicate that if left unchecked, borderline diabetes often leads to type 2 diabetes. However, it is important to note that a borderline diabetes diagnosis does not mean that the individual will definitely develop type 2 diabetes. Early intervention is the key — to getting blood sugar levels out of the borderline diabetes range. Diet is extremely vital and everyone, whether in the prediabetes category…

Can a Low GI Diet Prevent Diabetes?

A low GI diet for Diabetics suggests that foods with a low GI rating are helpful for keeping blood glucose levels steady. By eating foods that have a low glycemic index, you can lose excess weight and reduce the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases. A low GI diet, encourages eating plenty of carbohydrates and unrefined foods which won’t spike blood glucose levels because they take longer to digest. High GI foods such as white rice and potatoes raise blood glucose levels quickly, while low GI foods such as oatmeal, quinoa, nuts and…

Best Blood Glucose Meters 2025

Blood glucose meters are small portable devices that are used to monitor blood sugar levels. Using a glucometer, patients are able to manage diabetes better by tracking the fluctuations in their blood sugar levels. There are two main types of glucose meters: CGM(Continuous glucose meter) and there is the manual BGM(Blood glucose meter). Factors to Consider when Purchasing a Blood Glucose Meter Accuracy Some glucometers are more accurate than others therefore it’s important to confirm the accuracy of a glucometer before purchasing it. This also helps prevent false readings of your blood sugar level which…