April 7 has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World Health Day. This has been celebrated since 1950 with varying themes every year. For 2013, the theme was all about controlling hypertension, a disease which has been dubbed as “the silent killer”. Now that the World Health Day has been celebrated, have […]
May 6, 2013
What Can I Eat on a CCD (Carbohydrate-Controlled Diet)?
What Can I Eat on a CCD (Carbohydrate-Controlled Diet)? A carbohydrate-controlled (CCD) diet is defined as a meal that contains carbohydrate-rich foods in equal amounts. This means that the amount of carbohydrates that you eat during breakfast is the same as the amount of carbohydrates you eat during lunch and dinner. This consistency allows for […]
April 29, 2013
How Often Should a Person with Type 2 Diabetes Check Their Blood Sugars?
How Often Should a Person with Type 2 Diabetes Check Their Blood Sugars? Monitoring your blood sugar levels is important in the management of type 2 diabetes. If you know how high your blood sugar is, you will be able to take appropriate actions to reduce, maintain, or increase the glucose in your bloodstream. Now […]
April 22, 2013
What are the Differences in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
What are the Differences in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes? When we think of a diabetic person, we always envision them as overweight or obese, since obesity is one of the leading causes of diabetes. However, did you know that a thin person can also be diabetic? What is prevalent in our society is […]
April 15, 2013
What Type of Bread and Pasta Should I Eat on a Diabetes Diet?
What Type of Bread and Pasta Should I Eat on a Diabetes Diet? One of the common misconceptions in diabetes is that if you have this condition, you can never enjoy eating pasta and bread ever again. This is such a pity for those who love eating bread and pasta, since it would require such […]
March 26, 2013
Diabetes Alert Day – March 26th – Do You Know if You are at Risk for Developing Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions not just in the United States but in the world today. Simply defined, diabetes is a condition wherein blood glucose levels remain uncontrolled in the bloodstream due to the absence (type 1) or lack (type 2) of insulin produced by the pancreas. In type 2 […]
March 14, 2013
Game Day Snacks For Diabetics
Snacks for Game Day for Diabetics Game day is one of the best days to cheat on your diet. If you are a sports fan and it has been your tradition to slouch on the sofa and eat pizza, fried chicken wings, cheese and crackers, and chips and dips during game day, it is time […]
March 11, 2013
Staying Healthy When Eating Out As A Diabetic
Most of us on a diet are so afraid of eating out, basically because of the myth that we cannot control what we eat when we eat out. Unlike preparing food at home, dining out involves eating foods that have been prepared by others, thereby we do not know how many calories can be found […]
February 25, 2013
Heart Healthy Chocolate Facts
Health Benefits of Chocolate Chocolate has often been miscalculated as a junk food that should be avoided at all times. That is a pity because a lot of people, especially those with sweet tooth, love eating chocolates. A lot of people consider chocolates as their comfort food, especially when they are feeling a little lonely […]
February 20, 2013
What to Give Your Favorite Diabetic for Special Holidays
People suffering from diabetes have to modify their whole lifestyle in order to keep their conditions stable. It is certainly not an easy task for them, especially if they have gotten used to some unhealthy habits that need to be changed in order to fit their new lifestyle. You can help your diabetic friend or […]