Diabetes Care: Insulin Management, Fitness & Healthy Diet

What are the emergency signs of diabetic shock? Proper care includes managing insulin resistance, implementing fitness protocols, and following low-glycemic diets.

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Can Diabetics Eat Too Many Cheerios?

Cheerios is one of the many popular breakfast cereals regularly consumed by many Americans, including diabetics. These breakfast cereals are low in fat, low in sugar and contain a type of fiber called soluble fiber, which has been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol levels.

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The Glycemic Index Table of Fruits & Vegetables

The glycemic index, abbreviated GI, is a great tool to evaluate the quality of carbohydrate-containing foods. Foods with a low GI result in more even blood sugar levels after eating, while foods with a higher GI cause larger fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.

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Low GI Diet for PCOS

Learn how a low glycemic index (GI) diet can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms, including weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, and infertility. Discover the best foods to include in your diet and why a low GI approach is essential for improving insulin sensitivity and overall health.

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How Much Avocado Can a Diabetic Eat?

If you have diabetes, food plays a big role in controlling your blood sugar levels. Avocados are a nutritious addition to a healthy meal, but their carbohydrate content is crucial for diabetics. Learn how much avocado can be safely eaten and how to incorporate it into meals while managing blood sugar.

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Basmati Rice As a Diabetic Food

The prevalence of diabetes is on the rise and it now affects 7.8 percent of the U.S. population, as of 2007 according to the American Diabetes Association.

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Foods and Fruits That Diabetics Should Not Eat

A healthy diabetic diet can include any food in moderation, as long as it allows you to keep your blood sugar levels within target. However, "moderation" may be difficult to apply to some foods because of their very high carbohydrate content. Some foods also seem to trigger cravings or promote overeating.

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Mayonnaise and Diabetes

If you have diabetes, choosing the right foods to control your blood sugar levels is not always easy to do. You might have made a lot of changes to your diet already and now wonder if you also have to eliminate other foods, such as mayonnaise, to optimize your blood sugar control.

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Why Diabetics Get Sleepy After Meals

A healthy meal should leave you feeling energized and ready to accomplish your daily activities. However, if you feel sleepy after a meal or find yourself taking a nap on the couch after eating, it may be because of your diabetes.

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Low-Carb Flour for Diabetes

Controlling your carbohydrate intake is the best way to optimize your diabetes control. Eating too many carbs at once can make your blood sugar levels go on a roller coaster, making it more difficult for you to manage your diabetes.

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Glycemic Index of Dark Chocolate

Eating any carb-containing foods can cause an elevation in your blood sugar levels, but some carbs will raise your blood sugar levels more than others. The glycemic index, or GI, is used to categorize carbs according to how they influence your blood sugars.

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Diet for Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes

The type of hypoglycemia that occurs in people without diabetes is referred to as reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia would be the results of too much insulin secreted or not enough glucagon released after a meal, which lead to low blood sugar levels a few hours after eating.

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Can a Diabetic Eat Honey?

Diabetics used to be told that they shouldn't eat any sugar, sweets or desserts. However, it is not the amount of sugar you eat that matters the most, but your total carbohydrate intake, according to the American Diabetes Association.

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