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American Diabetes Assoc. Diet

The American Diabetes Assoc. diet consists of a variety of foods that are not only good for you, but also taste good and the diet isn’t only healthy just for diabetics but can be healthy for anyone. The American Diabetes Assoc. diet recommends a daily intake of four food groups which consist of vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and low fat dairy products. It is worth noting that the American Diabetes Assoc. diet is without sweets and other forms of simple sugars as these food items can cause dangerous spikes and sudden low in blood sugar.…

Normal blood glucose readings

A normal blood glucose reading may seem nearly impossible to obtain but with the right amount of diet and exercise anyone can achieve one. A blood glucose test measures the amount of a certain type of sugar called glucose which is in your blood. Glucose almost always comes from starchy foods such as carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy that is used most often by the body. This is why most diabetics have to have routine diabetic screenings which will monitor their blood sugar readings after meals which will show what types of foods give them high amounts of glucose. Diabetes readings are key and essential in being able to control diabetes. (more…)