Tuesday, January 31, 2012

10 Super Foods

Discover a list of 10 diabetes super foods (foods that are both nutritious and have a low glycemic index, making them helpful in managing blood glucose levels)

Try This Recipe Finder!

Looking for some diabetes friendly dinner ideas tonight? Try our recipe finder (make sure to sort by condition). Where else do you find diabetes friendly recipes? Have a favorite cookbook or website? Let us know in the comments below:

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Paula Deen Has Type 2 Diabetes

Alot of people were surprised by this.  I don't know why, when so many Americans are Diabetic.  I've always been a fan of Paula Deen.  To me, she exudes that down-home country attitude that I love.  She has admitted for years her love of food.   I love food too.  Don't we all?  People can be judgemental, especially when it's a celebrity.  We have to remember, celebrity or not.......she is still a person and has to deal with the same things anyone else does.  To me, people are being a little harsh.  Maybe she should be promoting and preparing healthier food on her shows, but I still love to watch her and we can always make substitutions for ingredients she uses in her recipes.

http://www.battlediabetes.com/
Queen of comfort cuisine Paula Deen confirms that she has type 2 diabetes

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Do You Agree With This? What Do You Think?

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Someone asked me this the other day in the context that it didn't seem like it was such a "big deal" anymore. And as much as I was annoyed at the statement, I have to admit that I can see how som...

Friday, January 20, 2012

Healthy Low-Calorie Diabetic Recipes

Healthy Low-Calorie Diabetic Recipes
Here are 4 great ways to jump-start your New Year's diet. We call them "diet foods that don't taste like diet foods." These nutritionist tested and approved recipes are delicious and satisfying, yet lower in carbs and calories than you'd expect. Eat well and lose weight too! Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna
French Country Beef Stew
Turkey & Squash Soup
Warm Arugula Bread Salad
Healthy Low-Calorie Diabetic Recipes


Slow-Cooker Favorite: Hot and Hearty Beef Stroganoff

Slow-Cooker Favorite: Hot and Hearty Beef Stroganoff There's nothing like coming home to a good hot meal on a cold winter night. This delicious stroganoff is loaded with bite-size morsels of tender, juicy beef. And thanks to your slow cooker, it will be ready when you are!

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Asparagus Salad — a Welcome Taste of Spring

Asparagus Salad — a Welcome Taste of Spring Asparagus is available year round in many places, so there's no need to wait to enjoy this springtime favorite! It's microwave-fast to make, and topped with a delightful seasoned yogurt dressing. Only 10g carbs and 80 calories!

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Why Coffee May Reduce Diabetes Risk

Researchers have just announced that three natural compounds found in coffee help block the accumulation of toxic proteins, explaining why coffee can reduce the risk of diabetes!
http://www.cbsnews.com/
Coffee drinking has been linked with a reduced risk of getting diabetes, and now Chinese researchers think they may know why.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Diabetic Diet and Food Tips


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Testing performed by The University of Sydney in Australia indicated that high levels of fatty acids in the cells result in greater insulin resistance by the body. The research also discovered that high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (as found in fish oil) result in more efficient insulin act...

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Stave Off CV Events

New data suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may stave off heart events in high-risk patients with diabetes. Read the full story here.
http://www.endocrinetoday.com/
Low-dose supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may protect patients with diabetes and a history of myocardial infarction from ventricular arr

Salmon Recipe


http://www.diabeticproducts.com/
Ingredients 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped) 1/3 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic (crushed) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dillweed 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter

Tacos at Home


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Ingredients Taco Seasoning Mix 1 tsp. olive oil ½ cup minced onion 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef or ground chicken ¾ cup water 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas Olive oil cooking spray 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce ½ cup nonfat sour cream or nonfat Greek-style yogurt Pico de Gallo Guacamole

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Hearty Classic Beef Stew

 
Warm up and fill up with hearty Classic Beef Stew, the Recipe of the Week!: www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/Recipes/Soups-And-Stews/classic-beef-stew/

Insulin: It's A Good Thing Really!


http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
One of my nurse educator colleagues was recently featured in a teaching video on how to inject insulin. As part of the video, we asked people who have diabetes and who take insulin to answer some questions about what it's like to have diabetes, including following a meal plan and injecting insulin.....

Weighty Matters

http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Why am I writing about anything remotely related to weight issues during the week of Thanksgiving? Believe me; I'm not trying to cast a shadow on turkey day, nor any holiday, for that matter. But, it never hurts (any of us) to be somewhat mindful of what and how much we eat...

Monday, January 9, 2012

7 Fat Burning Soups

Not only are these soups friendly to blood sugar and excellent for weight loss, their ingredients target that stubborn belly fat.

10 Solutions for Winter Woes

Winter Woes
What do you do to keep your diabetes management from freezing up when the temperatures take a dive? You come here to get your solutions to common winter woes! From dry skin to storing insulin, we've got the tips you need!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Your 5-Week Plan to Better Blood Sugar-Prevention Outsmart Diabetes

Your 5-Week Plan to Better Blood Sugar
The Diabetes DTOUR Diet is based on new research that found four specific nutrients—fiber, vitamin D, omega-3s, and calcium—work together to help balance blood sugar and encourage weight loss. Follow this mix and match meal plan for the next five weeks to help fight fat, maintain healthy blood sugar levels, boost energy, and reduce your diabetes risk.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Hot Chili for Chilly Weather

Hot Chili for Chilly Weather
Four fabulous chili recipes give you plenty of delicious ways to enjoy a hot, steaming bowl on a cold, wintry day. Our low-carb chili recipe is loaded with zesty flavor and it's rock bottom in carbohydrates. Any of the others can fit your diabetic meal plan too - just watch the serving size. Ready, set, dig in!
Low-Carb Chili
Comforting Crock Pot Chili
Chunky Veggie Chili
Zesty Turkey Chili

9 Secrets to Dieting Success-dLife

We scoured scores of weight loss tips and found the cream of the crop to help you shed that flab for good.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

New Year's Resolutions to Control Diabetes

    Happy New Year everyone!!!  I took a little break from the blog, but am back and hoping for a great new year and hope we get closer to a cure for Diabetes. 

    New Year's Resolutions to Help Control Diabetes
The first piece of advice I can give you is this popular quote, which has become my mantra: "If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten." In other words, change is essential to making life improvements. The good news is that you don't need to change everything all at once; small changes make some of the biggest impacts. So, are you ready to change?