A low-carb lifestyle can often help with overall diabetes management, but it’s important to know that carbs include a wide range of foods with varying nutritional values and impacts. Registered Dietitian Janice Baker explains the three main types of carbs and how each kind affects blood sugar.
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No offense to Tony the Tiger, but breakfast cereals aren’t always “GRRREAT”! In fact, many cereals and other common breakfast foods are loaded with carbs and sugar. So how can we break our fast without also spiking our blood sugar? Drs. E+P offer several diabetes-friendly breakfast ideas and easy substitutions of old favorites to get the day started off on the right foot.
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If you’ve ever searched, “What to eat with diabetes” and gotten freaked out by all the “forbidden” foods, read the wise words of CDCES Meg Munoz who shares sage advice on the downfalls of restrictive eating and offers tips on finding a solid middle ground.
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Snacking sometimes gets a bad rap, but it can have an important dietary purpose and doesn’t have to be seen as “cheating”. Dietitian Adriana Valencia shares a few examples of foods you can snack on that won’t negatively impact your diabetes management.
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Call it what you may – roughage, bulk, nature’s laxative- fiber comes in many forms and serves a lot of important health purposes. RD Janice Baker breaks down the different types of fiber and explains how fiber-rich foods keep our digestive system on track.
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Even with 75 combined years of living with diabetes, counting carbs is still a crapshoot for Drs. E+P. We proved it in this latest food challenge, as they tried to guess calories and carb counts for six popular meals. If you’ve ever been discouraged trying to count carbs (and who hasn’t!) this video is for you!
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There are a ton of supplements on the market that claim to help with diabetes management, but supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA. If you’re taking a supplement or vitamin, it’s important to know what you’re taking and why, as well as the most effective dosage.
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Some people with diabetes are at a greater risk for chronic inflammation, which can damage tissues and harm our health. Dr. Jennie Luna explains how this can occur, and she offers practical lifestyle tips on how to reduce low-grade inflammation.
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It’s a rare human who can age backwards like J.Lo…most of us are stuck aging forward and dealing with changes in digestion, body fat, muscle strength, and hydration levels. But a few small adjustments in our nutritional habits can make a big difference in our health as we age with diabetes.
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Sure you may get a little hangry at first, but your body can adapt to intermittent fasting, and the results can be impressive. Dr. E and his UCSD endocrinologist colleague Dr. Preethika Ekanayake explain the different types of intermittent fasting, and how they can be especially beneficial for people with diabetes.
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