Diabetes Breakfasts: Thinking Outside the (Cereal) Box!

By on September 28, 2023   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Diet & Nutrition   /   15 Comments
Diabetes Breakfasts

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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Embracing the Middle Ground with Food and T2D

By on August 24, 2023   /   Diet & Nutrition   /   Leave a comment
Embracing the Middle Ground with Food and T2D

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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Success or Sabotage: How to Snack Smartly!

By on June 1, 2023   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Diet & Nutrition, Edelman Report   /   1 Comment
How to Snack Smartly

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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Fiber: Carbs with Extra Benefits!

By on April 19, 2023   /   Diet & Nutrition, Gastrointestinal Issues   /   6 Comments
Fiber: Carbs with Extra Benefits

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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Counting Carbs Is a Crapshoot!

By on March 31, 2023   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Carb Counting, Diet & Nutrition, Video   /   19 Comments
Counting Carbs Is a Crapshoot

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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