Some people think “diet” automatically means “blech” when it comes to low calorie drinks, but we’ve come a long way since Tab and Fresca. Dr. E shares 10 diabetes-friendly beverages, from his favorite flavored water to the drink Dr. P drives miles for on the reg. Save your carbs for donuts, and sip on these instead!
read more →Despite their name, sugar alcohols can’t get you tipsy. They’re a type of artificial sweetener with a lower glycemic index than sugar and other sweeteners. RD and T1D Dana Palermo explains the differences in more detail, and offers advice on which is best for people with diabetes.
read more →What are added sugars? Where do they come from and how much should we have? Type 1 Dietitian and CDE Dana Palermo explains what to look out for and what to avoid.
read more →Are you eating foods that support your gut microbiome? (Do you even know what a gut microbiome is??) There’s so much confusing info out there, it’s hard to know what to eat and what to avoid . Registered Dietitian Dana Palermo helps us sort it all out.
read more →Low calorie sweeteners are a hot topic right now, especially as they pertain to people living with diabetes. The subject seems to pop up on the news, on social media, in articles and in magazines. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, I get great questions about low calorie sweeteners almost every day. I know it can be hard to sort out the truth about these sweeteners given all the information we hear from various sources, so I hope this article helps shed some light!
read more →Endocrinologist and type 1 diabetic Dr. Steve Edelman and Registered Dietitian Adriana Valencia discuss the latest options of artificial sweeteners, and how they relate to people with diabetes.
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