American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day is on March 23, 2021! Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Could you...
Encouraging news: People with diabetes are living longer, healthier lives with fewer complications. What’s the driving force? Greater awareness and better management of risk factors. Find out what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes health problems. We’ve come a...
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your...
Diabetes management around the holidays can be particularly daunting, especially with a myriad of food temptations everywhere. Remember, you have control over your choices; all it takes is planning. Take things one day, one event, and one meal at a time. Arm yourself...
Here is a handy chart for fast cooking whole grains. Our criteria for “fast cooking” is 20 minutes or less. The following chart is based on typical stovetop cooking times. Although the amount of liquid and cook times will vary, you can also use an electric rice cooker...
Snacks have been dubbed “the fourth meal” because we consume one quarter of our calories between meals. Though many people think that snacking frequently is good for blood sugar control, weight management, and overall health, researchers have never identified an ideal...
