Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., @smnutritionist joined us for a #DiabetesChat Twitter Chat on August 5, 2015 from 8pm to 9pm ET. We had an extremely informative and fun time discussing the prevention & treatment of T2 Diabetes in children and adolescents. During the chat, 3 lucky participants won one of three copies of her cook book, "A Healthy Baker's Dozen: Gluten-Free Cookies". We have the chat's transcript here. [...]
We recently invited Monica Pelle, RD to join us on our recently-launched Costco Diabetes Store Tour campaign. soon after joining, she wrote about her experience shopping at Costco: Here's the first half of her review. [...]
The fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, but a longer life is within your grasp. Following a healthy lifestyle can add years to your life. Getting plenty of physical activity and making good food choices, including fatty fish and plenty of vegetables, is just what the doctor ordered to live a long, healthy life. [...]
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Diabetes is often a costly chronic disease to manage. Medications and special dietary restrictions can cost a lot of money. Therefore, I really enjoy finding healthy bargains to share with colleagues as well as my community. I was recently given the unique opportunity to spend the day at my local Costco to see how the members-only wholesale warehouse can provide nutritious, as well as cost effective items relevant to the diabetic population. I was quite impressed with the store and the variety of healthy options available. [...]
We recently asked Amanda Hernandez, a registered dietitian, experienced brand partner, recipe developer, and the owner of www.nutritionistreviews.com, to write about her experience shopping for food items at Costco. [...]
Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDE, @MelissaJoyRD, The Guilt-Free RD – “Because food shouldn’t make you feel bad!”™, along with several panelists answered questions about navigating social media and finding the resources you need. For those of you who couldn't make it to the Twitter chat event, we prepared a transcript so you don't miss out on all the great info they all gave us.
See you on our next #DiabetesChat tweet event! [...]
Are you confused by the glycemic index, carb counting or carb exchanges? Studies have shown that losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can help you lower your risk of chronic disease such as diabetes. But too many people try to lose this weight too quickly, using fad weight loss programs and other unhealthy approaches.
A recent study in Diabetes Care shows that regardless of actual weight loss, just learning to make healthy eating and exercise a part of your daily life is enough to lower your risk. [...]
Transcript of the "Sleep And Diabetes" #DiabetesChat tweet chat event held on May 13, 2015, between 8pm and 9pm EST. Event was cohosted by Amy Campbell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE (@amypcampbell), Lissa Coffey, Author, wellness expert & BSC spokesperson (@CoffeyTalk), Better Sleep Council (@BetterSleepOrg) and CDiabetes.com (@CDiabetesinfo) .
Main topic of discussion was an examination of the connection between sleep and diabetes, with the objective of learning how to get the sleep you need to have a healthier mind and body. [...]
Nuts, berries and oils seem to be in the news a lot lately, thanks to the health benefits that they provide. Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and most other types of nuts are great for your heart. Berries, such as straw-berries, blueberries, raspberries and cranberries, are rich in antioxidants, [...]
Most people don’t give mushrooms a second thought. They may have a few in their salads or on top of their burgers, but chances are, they don’t realize just how healthy mushrooms really are. Find out more about mushrooms, the benefits of adding them to your diet, and how to make them a part of your meal plan. [...]
For those of you who couldn’t make it to our April 22, 2015 tweet chat event, we were joined by Lori Shemek, PhD (@lorishemek), America’s #1 Fat Loss Expert! Dr. Lori Shemek is the author of a new book, “How to Fight FATflammation!” (HarperOne, April 2015), which shows how to [...]
Menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life. It can be hard to manage both menopause and type 2 diabetes, but it is possible. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go through the process. [...]
Gastroparesis is a common diabetes complication that affects the muscles in the stomach and intestines. Symptoms include fullness, bloating, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. It can also be hard to keep your blood glucose under control if you have this condition. Some people with gastroparesis find it hard to eat any solid foods, which can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. [...]
Our gut protects us from toxins, viruses and bad bacteria. Lots of bacteria live in our gut. We have them from the time we are born. They can be good or bad. The good ones help you digest foods. They also make substances that keep us happy and calm. They make B vitamins that we need for our nervous system. The bad ones, on the other hand, cause digestive problems. They can give us diarrhea or worse. Some experts think that the bad ones cause many diseases. As we get older, we often have more bad bacteria than is healthy. [...]
