Strategies for Balancing Blood Sugar Levels
Getting and keeping your blood glucose levels in your target range reduces the long-term risks of problems associated with diabetes. These include heart disease, kidney disease and nerve damage. [...]
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My Costco Store Tour Experience
I had my doubts. It was a chilly and rainy Saturday. But eight of my friends were joining me for a heart healthy, diabetes-friendly supermarket tour at Costco Polaris in Columbus, Ohio. Allen greeted us and told us about Costco in general. We were surprised to learn that Costco sells more [...]
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Sneaky Sources of Sodium
Most of the sodium consumed in the United States is from processed and restaurant foods. While we all need some sodium in our diets, too much can increase blood pressure and raise the chances of having a heart attack or a stroke. [...]
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Diabetes, Cardiac Arrest and AEDs
Heart disease is a growing concern in the United States, especially among people with or at risk for diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease than those who have not. However, many people with diabetes are unaware of the connection between heart disease and diabetes. To stay healthy, it is important to know how to reduce your risk for heart disease. [...]
Blood Fats Taming Your Triglycerides
Your healthcare provider has probably talked to you about your cholesterol level, and if it’s high, you’re probably wondering the ways to help bring your cholesterol down. Has he or she also talked with you about your triglyceride level? If so, you might be wondering just exactly what this is. [...]
Transcript: #DiabetesChat Twitter Event, October 7 2015
This is the transcript of the DiabetesChat Twitter event we held last October 7, 2015, entitled "Healthy Living With Diabetes & Costco Diabetes Store Tour. The chat focused on the many products available at Costco, and how they can fit into the lives of people with diabetes and prediabetes. [...]
Free Diabetes Store Tour!
Free “Diabetes and Heart-Healthy Shopping Guide” eBook! Shop smart for diabetes & heart healthy products with tips and advice from this free shopping guide. Click here to download a preview now. If clicking on the link opens the Tour in another browser tab, right-click on the above [...]
Diabetes Friendly Shopping At Costco
This past weekend, I visited my local Costco warehouse in the Annapolis, Maryland area for the first time. After walking through Costco, I realized that it is not just a store for those with large families and bulk shopping needs. With the vast array of healthy food options and wholesale prices of such items, Costco is a great place for anyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle on a budget, especially for those trying to prevent or control diabetes. [...]
Diabetes-Friendly Shopping at Costco
Click here to get the complete guide to shopping for diabetes & heart-healthy products at Costco. No posts [...]
Navigating the Holidays
Holidays are not the time for drastic changes in your eating plan. Focus on maintaining, not losing weight. Don’t feel deprived – moderation is the key to navigating the holiday feasts ahead. Small portions are essential. Don’t be embarrassed to say no or leave food on your plate - you don’t have to finish everything. And one more vital smidgen of advice: don’t arrive at holiday meals starving. [...]
Diabetes Weight Loss
Jill Weisenberger MS, RDN, CDE, FAND (@nutritionjill) is an author and internationally-recognized nutrition and diabetes expert. Jill recently joined us for a Twitter chat on the subject of Diabetes Weight Loss. Some highlights from that chat are featured in this article. [...]
Tips For Buying Fish
Eating fish is a treat all year round, but summertime is when people seem to enjoy their seafood the most. There’s something special about enjoying a lobster roll, steamed clams or salmon on the grill after a day at the beach or being outside in the fresh air. However, choosing fish can be confusing for many people. You might also have concerns over possible health issues, such as the mercury content of fish or bacteria found in some seafood. The good news is that seafood can be part of a healthy eating plan – read on to learn how. [...]
The Pros and Cons of Beef
There’s nothing quite like a juicy burger or steak sizzling on the grill. But beef, along with other types of red meat (pork, lamb, veal), has gotten a bad rap over the past few decades. Red meat is blamed for raising blood cholesterol and increasing the risk of heart disease. It’s also been blamed for causing cancer. On the other hand, beef contains important nutrients, like protein and iron, that are necessary for good health. Is beef healthy…or not? [...]
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