This recipe is probably one of the easiest ones we will publish, but that doesn’t take anything away from how good it is. Plus it’s a fast on-the go option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between.
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In our house, this year has been a season of firsts, though none of them are things we’d want to post about on Facebook: receiving AARP invites, getting comfortable saying the “F” word in public (“I’m Fifty”) and having mandatory medical exams below the waist.
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After studying the human body in medical school and gaining a better understanding of my disease, my CGM now warns me if my blood sugar drops below 100. And my diabetes control has never been better. What? Below 100? 100 is considered low?
Allow me to explain. There have been a number of factors that have lead me to make this change.
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Did you know if you are eating carbohydrates, you are eating sugar? There is hidden sugar everywhere, even in a burrito! Don’t be fooled by foods that don’t taste sweet or boast of having “no sugar” on the package.
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Packed full of incredible resources, how-to’s, support and advice straight from the doctor’s mouth, these tips will help you live life to the fullest!
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In this Dose of Dr. E, Dr. Edelman explains the difference between macro and microvascular complications, why it’s important to know the difference, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Who says you can’t have your granola and eat it too? Well, actually nobody because that’s not a saying, but in this featured recipe from the popular food blog alldayidreamaboutfood, we think you’ll discover a new breakfast favorite. For all of you granola lovers out there looking for a low-carb option, this one’s for you!
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If you aren’t used to a green smoothie with minimal fruit, this won’t be as sweet as what you are used to, but don’t let that deter you! If you’re trying to transition from super sweet fruit-based smoothies, add in a few chunks of pineapple or berries so you enjoy the smoothie, but gradually reduce the extra fruit each week to get back to the recommended amount in this recipe.
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases worldwide and, if not well cared for, can lead to serious medical complications. If you have prediabetes, studies have proven there are ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and you can avoid or significantly reduce the risk of developing complications by controlling your glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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The blood vessels in your body are like the pipes running through your home. The whole vascular system is the pipeline through which blood travels, carrying oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Chronically high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure can cause damage to the walls of these ‘pipes’ leading to vascular complications, but these types of complications can be prevented.
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