If you have diabetes, you probably know you need to monitor your carbohydrate intake. But different carbohydrate-containing foods affect blood sugar differently, and these effects can be quantified by measures known as the glycemic index and glycemic load. You might even have been advised to use these numbers to help plan your diet The GLYCEMIC…...
BANANAS AND BLOOD SUGARS ;A person with diabetes needs to carefully consider the contents of each meal. While fruits and vegetables contain a wide range of essential nutrients, some can cause blood sugar spikes. -How safe are bananas for people with diabetes? Eating bananas in moderation is safe for people diabetes. If you have diabetes,…...
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SUGARCANE JUICE ON DIABETICS ;Sugar is a carb that your body breaks down into glucose. Some high carb foods and beverages may raise your blood sugar excessively, especially if you have or are at risk for diabetes. Thus, people with diabetes should watch their sugar intake carefully. -Sugarcane juice has become very popular in streets…...
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COKE ZERO ; Many questions have been raised about Coke Zero and here are some things you need to know.. -Coke Zero, which has recently been re branded as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, is marketed as a healthier version of the original sugar-sweetened beverage, Coca-Cola Classic. -It contains zero calories and sugar while providing the signature…...
Tomatos Is The New Gold in Town! : Whether a tomato is classified as a fruit or a vegetable depends on whom you ask. A botanist would tell you that a tomato is a fruit as well as a berry because it develops from a single fertilized ovary. So, it’s technically considered a fruit but…...
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sweet potatoes for diabetics ;Sweet potatoes have become a great breakfast meal for most of the families that are trying to go for something healthy. Some might just eat it boiled, others bake it while other even deep fry it to boost the palatability (taste). >Do Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index than white…...
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Diabetes and Blood Pressure ;roccur together so frequently that they are officially considered to be “#comorbidities” (diseases likely to be present in the same patient). If either is not managed well it can make the other more difficult to treat, and high blood pressure makes diabetes management a bit complicated in managing.They tend to occur…...
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HONEY AND DIABETICS ;Keep in mind that honey is sweeter than sugar. If you substitute honey for sugar, you only need a little. Because honey can affect blood sugar, avoid it and other sweeteners until your diabetes is undercontrol. -Honey is a thick, golden-colored liquid produced by honeybees. -Some people add honey to ginger water,…...
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Eat Eggs For Diabetes? Eggs are a versatile food and a great source of protein. -The American Diabetes Association considers eggs an excellent choice for people with diabetes. That’s primarily because one large egg contains about half a gram of carbohydrates, so it’s thought that they aren’t going to raise your blood sugar. -Eggs are…...
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