The Glycemic Index (GI) was developed as a tool to help people with diabetes keep their blood glucose under control. Many diet programs base their carbohydrate choices entirely on the GI, stating the belief that high GI foods are fattening and low GI foods are not. Unfortunately, the whole theory is skewed and oversimplified, causing
Diabetes and Hypertension
Did you know that diabetes is the main cause of kidney failure in the United States? High blood glucose (sugar) and high blood pressure cause damage in the kidneys and other areas of the body, including the eyes, nerves and heart. In kidney failure, the kidneys are no longer able to remove wastes and water
Personal Eating Style
What, where, when and why you eat is really a very personal issue. We acquire our eating habits over many years and they can be very difficult to change – even when needed due to diabetes. No matter your reasons, you are not alone if you feel this way and it is understandable. The key
High Sugar Foods
Used in large amounts, sugar can cause an abnormally high rise in blood sugar. This is due to the quick digestion of carbohydrates in the intestinal tract, which turns into glucose causing quick entry into the bloodstream. If your body does not contain enough insulin to handle this surge, our blood sugar levels could rise
Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Cholesterol is not fat, but does act in connection with fats in the body. Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that gets into your bloodstream in several ways. The liver and the intestines can manufacture it. Or, it can enter the body through the foods you eat. Cholesterol is found in animal products such as fatty
Crucial Diabetes Control: A Meal Plan
By following a meal plan, diabetics will gain both long and short-term benefit due to giving your body the ability to maintain blood sugar. In turn, this will make you feel better and give you more energy. For some people with Type II diabetes, a meal plan can help reduce insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is
