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Snacking With Diabetes Dos and Don'ts to help you satisfy cravings and better manage blood sugar.. For those managing diabetes, snacking is often seen as something to avoid or at the very least worry about. That’s probably because we associate snacking with a whole lot of food groups that just aren’t advantageous to diabetes health. However, snacks are not the enemy. In fact, when done responsibly snacking can be a great way to enhance the control you have over your blood sugar, especially if you are currently taking insulin or other diabetes medications. So, the next time you find yourself...

15mar

What is an A1C Test and Why is it so Important?

A1C & Diabetes: How This Simple Blood Test Helps Doctors Diagnose Diabetes   If you’re one of the 34 million Americans currently living with diabetes, testing your glucose (or blood sugar) levels is nothing new. While those daily glucose tests are absolutely critical to managing diabetes and living a healthy life, there’s another test your doctor is likely to include as part of your diabetes care plan –  the A1C test.   What is the A1C Test? Glucose meters and test strips only tell you what your blood sugar level is at the moment. The A1C test (also called the hemoglobin...

05mar

Diabetes And Diet – A Plan For Eating Right And Feeling Right

The Diabetes Diet: What Foods to Eat, Which Ones to Avoid, and Good Habits for a Healthy Diabetes Diet If you’re one of the more than 34 million Americans living with diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, you probably already know that there is a big correlation between how you eat and how you feel. In fact, with many individuals the right diabetes diet plan can significantly reduce the dosage of insulin needed to control blood sugar levels. Here’s the catch. As a diabetic, you are probably also aware of just how challenging it can be to manage your diet and eating habits...