Control the uncontrolled….
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org: I just been diagnosed with diabetes. Doctors say I have uncontrollable diabetes any tips on how I can get my sugar level down? A huge positive aspect of diabetes is that you can have control of...
Are Starches Out?
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org : I have type 2 diabetes and am confused about carbohydrates. Are all starches out completely? Good news! Starches are definitely not out. I am a firm believer that elimination of any food group...
Physical Activity
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org : I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. The doctor has not put me on any medication, but would like me to lose weight and watch my diet. I'm not sure how much or how often I should be...
Candy…
That title got your attention right? This week I received the following question regarding candy from http://foodpicker.org. I have type 2 diabetes. I'm kind of addicted to Jawbreaker candy (especially fireballs). How harmful is it to eat these candies and what...
Breakfast!
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org : I have type 2 diabetes and am having trouble with breakfast. It seems so many breakfast foods are high in carbs. Could you give me some breakfast ideas that are diabetic friendly? Pancakes,...
Juice?
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org: I am worried because I was just diagnosed with diabetes. I drink freshly squeezed orange juice three times a week. Does orange juice contain too much sugar and is it advisable for a diabetic to...
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org : I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and a friend told me I should eat low carb and no sugar. What is considered to be low carb and low sugar in specific numbers? Good question. The FDA (Food...
Diabetes and Weight Loss
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org : I am very new to the diabetes lifestyle. I have started working out and so far have dropped 8 pounds (I have about 100 pounds still to lose). I am excited about the weight loss so far, but I am...
Sugar content of fruit
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org : I have pre-diabetes and am trying to learn about carbohydrate and sugar. Does the sugar in fruit count as sugar? Yes. Although the sugars in fruit are natural sugars as opposed to processed...
Diabetic Meal Replacements
This week's question from http://foodpicker.org !! I was diagnosed with diabetes a few months ago. I'm wondering about those bars and shakes I see advertised for people with diabetes. Are they good to use? Sometimes I'm out and need a snack or quick lunch....
