Diabetes-Friendly Shopping at Costco

Nancy Johnson Horn is a working mother of three who had gestational diabetes and is now pre-diabetic. With a family history of diabetes, she is doing everything she can to make sure she keeps herself and her family healthy. Read her post at http://www.themamamaven.com/2015/05/18/costco/ Visit cdiabetes.com/guide to get a free “Costco Diabetes and Heart-Healthy Shopping Guide” eBook ...
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Robbie Almeida, a Costco pharmacist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally quit smoking after 15 years of advising her customers to do the same. This is how she did it. As a pharmacist, Robbie knew about the health benefits of vitamins and other supplements. She also knew that certain vitamins and supplements would help her quit smoking. “I take a multivitamin. I take triglycerides. I take flaxseed oil, probiotics and CoQ10 ...
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A balanced meal plan is key to good health and improved blood glucose control. But figuring out just how to balance your diet can be a challenge. That’s why the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced MyPlate. This tool uses the image of a meal place setting to show the 5 food groups that you need to stay healthy. In order to create a balanced plate, you have to ...
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Do you love shopping, sampling items, and learning about newly released products? If so, a day at Costco may be just what you need! Even better, you may be able to improve your blood glucose control just by walking the aisles at your local Costco warehouse. There are many ways you can lower blood glucose just by stopping in, including: · Learning about new foods and products that have little ...
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If you’re like most people with diabetes, chances are a trip to Costco can be exciting, yet stressful, all at the same time. You may be looking forward to finding new foods to try or stocking up on ingredients to make a healthy recipe. But, at the same time, trying to select foods that won’t raise your blood glucose levels can feel overwhelming. How do you know what foods to ...
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With summer just around the corner, no doubt the thought of looking great in your swimsuit has crossed your mind. With busy work schedules, family commitments, and daily activities pulling you in a hundred directions, trying to get started with a weight loss plan that works for you can seem overwhelming. The good news is that you don’t have to look far to start slimming your waistline. In fact, your ...
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You know that good nutrition is important for staying healthy with diabetes, so you probably try to eat meals containing plenty of vegetables, a good protein source, good fats, and small portions of fruit, beans, and whole grains. But sometimes diet alone isn't enough, particularly if you have diabetes-related complications or aren't always able to eat balanced meals. Fortunately, Costco Pharmacy has a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other supplements that can ...
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Costco is known for its great selection of foods for every occasion. Whether you're throwing a party or simply doing your weekly grocery shopping, you know you'll find exactly what you need here. But what if you're on a low-carb diet to control diabetes? How can you make the healthiest choices to prepare well-balanced meals? Not to worry: You'll find many nutritious and great-tasting low-carbohydrate foods at your neighborhood Costco. Ready ...
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Costco has a seemingly endless array of foods, drinks, clothing, jewelry, home wares and health supplies. When it comes to diabetes care, Costco pharmacy provides low prices and bulk sizes of medical care products that can be bought in the warehouse or shipped to your home. Diabetes care supplies and medicines Diabetes medicines are sold at the Costco pharmacy in Costco warehouses. If you do not have health insurance, Costco ...
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