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....
Can't Eat No Wheat!
This week's question from http://foodpicker.org is.... I have type 2 diabetes and just found out I have gluten intolerance. I haven't been able to figure out what I can eat. I have been leaving grains out of my diet. What should I do? That is really tough. It can...
Just like Peas and Carrots…
This weeks question from http://foodpicker.org ! Is it ok to eat peas & carrots if you have diabetes? I heard to avoid those two veggies. Diabetes and vegetables go together just like peas and carrots. But hey, what about peas and carrots??! You may have peas...
Frozen meals vs. restaurant meals
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org ...... Since I live alone, I rarely cook (if ever). I have type 2 diabetes and I'm wondering which is better... eating frozen dinners or restaurant food? Thank you for your help. It's not...
Reversible?
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org .... My 45 year-old husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few months ago. Is it true that you can reverse diabetes? I'm very glad for this question. Is it reversible? I just spent a few...
Sugarless Goods….or bad?
This week's question from http://foodpicker.org is... My doctor recently diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes. I know it is important to watch my sugar intake. Is sugarless candy really sugarless? Great question! First of all, it is commonly misunderstood that regular...
Diabetes Testing
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org : My fasting glucose number was 127. Does this sound like pre-diabetes or diabetes? What should I do to control by blood sugar? Fasting plasma glucose is defined as getting your blood sugar...
Fruits and Veggies
This week I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org: I have pre-diabetes and am trying to lose weight. How many servings of fruit and veggies should I have each day? Losing weight is one of the primary recommendations your doctor will give you when...
Counting Carbs..
This week's question from http://foodpicker.org: I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last month. I’m having difficulty understanding how many carbs and sugar I can have each day. I’m finding that nearly everything contains carbs and sugar! Can you help me with...
