Diet & Nutrition Archives - Taking Control Of Your Diabetes

A Dose of Dr. E: The Best Low Calorie Drinks

By Steve Edelman, MD on September 13, 2021 / A Dose of Dr. E, Artificial Sweeteners, Diet & Nutrition, Video / 20 Comments

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!

Facebook Live: Heart-Healthy and Diabetes-Friendly Diets

By TCOYD on July 13, 2021 / Diet & Nutrition, Facebook Live, Meal Planning, Recipes / 2 Comments

Dr. Edelman and Dietitian Adriana Valencia discussed heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly diets, sharing recipes and tips on which type of meal plans work best for people with diabetes.

Connecting Culture and Health: 3 Ways to Enhance Diabetes Visits

By Lorena Drago on July 13, 2021 / Diet & Nutrition, Doctor's Appointments / Leave a comment

Managing diabetes is challenging, and if you’re from a different cultural background, that can add another layer of complexity. Dietitian and diabetes educator Lorena Drago offers ideas on incorporating cultural traditions and cuisine in diabetes management.

How to Eat Healthy and Feel Great with Type 1 Diabetes

By Jody Stanislaw, ND on June 4, 2021 / Carb Counting, Diet & Nutrition, Meal Planning, Type 1, Weight Loss / 2 Comments

If you live with type 1 and find yourself chasing rollercoaster blood sugars day after day, Dr. Jody Stanislaw (who lives with T1D herself) shares her approach to eating and meal planning that has worked well for her after 30 years of living with the condition.

How Do I Know How Much Insulin I Need with Each Meal?

By Steve Edelman, MD on May 14, 2021 / Carb Counting, CGM, Diet & Nutrition, Fast-Acting Insulin, Insulin, Multiple Daily Injections, What's Up Doc / 2 Comments

Trying to figure out how much insulin you need with each meal can be overwhelming, especially if you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or new to using insulin. Dr. Edelman shares his advice on figuring out your “insulin menu”.

The BD™ Diabetes Care App: Product Review

By TCOYD on May 7, 2021 / Diabetes Apps, Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Product Review, Resources / 4 Comments

The BD™ Diabetes Care App offers educational support, nutritional resources, data logging, goal setting, and lots of other helpful diabetes management resources.

How to Break the Low Blood Sugar Binge

By Ginger Vieira on April 6, 2021 / Blood Sugar Control, Books, Diet & Nutrition, Emotional Health, Hypoglycemia, Sugar / 2 Comments

Cold pizza, stale chips, Girl Scout cookies, Cheerios – nothing is off limits when a low blood sugar hits and you’re on a mission to feed it. Ginger Vieira shares three tips to help prevent and avoid the low blood sugar feeding frenzy (and ensuing blood sugar roller coaster).

Carbs vs. Calories: Don’t Be Out to Lunch!

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 17, 2021 / A Dose of Dr. E, Carb Counting, Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Video, Weight Loss / 10 Comments

Is it more important to consider carbs or calories when you’re trying to make smart food choices to manage diabetes? It depends on your goals to some degree, but you don’t want to focus so much on one that you lose sight of the other. Dr. Edelman shares some of his favorite foods that balance both.

Artificial Sweeteners, Sugar Alcohols and Diabetes

By Dana Palermo, RD, CNSC, CDE on February 9, 2021 / Artificial Sweeteners, Diet & Nutrition, Sugar / 6 Comments

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.

Are Weight Conversations in Diabetes Doing More Harm Than Good?

By Megan Munoz on December 10, 2020 / Diet & Nutrition, Type 2, Weight Loss / 4 Comments

If you live in a larger body, your diabetes care may have included weight loss conversations at some point. However, weight-neutral approaches to care are gaining momentum, and research shows you can manage diabetes well without using weight as a gauge of success.