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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Are sugar-free products a better alternative for people with diabetes? Registered Dietitian Janice Baker shares her thoughts.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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