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Healthy Trends [ Type 1 Diabetes ]
Buying Time [ Type 1 Diabetes ]
Top 7 Diet Excuses & Solutions [ What Can I Eat? ]
How to Make Food Last [ Menu Planning ]
Top 7 Excuses [ What Can I Eat? ]
Eating for Gestational Diabetes (continued) [ Gestational Diabetes ]
Eating for Gestational Diabetes (continued) [ Gestational Diabetes ]
Parenting 101 [ Children & Teens ]
Cookies as Medicine? [ Blood Sugar Lows ]
Sabotaged by Lows [ Blood Sugar Lows ]
Sherri Shepherd [ TV Show Schedule ]
Go for the Grains [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
The Post-Surgery Diet [ Weight Loss Surgery ]
Glycemic Impact 101 [ Glycemic Index ]
Five Fake Foods to Avoid [ Menu Planning ]
Low Sugar Desserts & Holiday Treats [ Menu Planning ]
Food Labels 101 [ About Carbs ]
Sussing Out Stadium Food [ Eating Out ]
Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s? [ Dietary Supplements ]
The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes: Carbs That Put Up a Fight [ Carb Management ]
Go Out to Dinner at Home [ Menu Planning ]
The Upside of Protein [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
The Scoop on Sugar Substitutes [ Sugars & Sweeteners ]
Richard D. Feinman [ Experts ]
Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating - 3rd Edition by Hope Warshaw [ Eating Out ]
Healthy Swaps [ Menu Planning ]
25 Best Fiber Foods [ Diabetes Superfoods ]
The Multivitamin Quandary [ Dietary Supplements ]
Nutritional Guidelines [ Find Help ]
Baking Low Carb [ Menu Planning ]
ADA Backs Low Carb [ Nutrition News ]
Go Nuts (and Beans)! [ Nuts & Legumes ]
Plant Power [ Nutrition News ]
Christine Many Luff Bio [ Experts ]
Fantastic Food with Splenda:160 Great Recipes By Marlene Koch [ Sugars & Sweeteners ]
Interpreting the News on Food and Health
dFriendly Sides: Healthy Holiday Eating [ Menu Planning ]
dLife Recipe Book PDF [ Menu Planning ]
Tiny Seed with Powerful Punch [ Diabetes Superfoods ]
What if Saturated Fat is Not the Problem? [ Fats ]
Alice Lesch Kelly Bio [ Experts ]
How to Use GI and GL for Better Control [ Glycemic Index ]
Omega-3s [ Dietary Supplements ]
Susan M. Mudd, CNS Bio [ Experts ]
The Skinny on Fats [ Fats ]
Alpha Lipoic Acid [ Dietary Supplements ]
Diabetes Nutrition Tips [ Menu Planning ]
Final Word on Cinnamon? [ Nutrition News ]
10 Best Cooking Oils [ Menu Planning ]
Using an RD/CDE [ Menu Planning ]
Tips for Grocery Shopping [ Menu Planning ]
EGGS-quisite Nutrition [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
Are All Calories Created Equal? [ Weight Loss Diets ]
Eat Broccoli to Lower Heart Risks [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Red Wine's Magic Ingredient [ Special Nutrients ]
Homegrown Pure and Simple: Great Healthy Food From Garden to Table by Michel Nischan with Mary Goodbody [ Menu Planning ]
Chromium [ Dietary Supplements ]
Mobile iPhone App
CoQ10 [ Dietary Supplements ]
Snack shots [ Carb Management ]
Go breadless [ What Can I Eat? ]
Got beans? [ Nuts & Legumes ]
Know your butter [ Fats ]
Are You Feeling Food Deprived? [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
It's More Than Carbs [ Carb Counting ]
Are You Eating Too Many Carbs? [ Carb Counting ]
Falling Short on Fiber Foods? [ Diabetes Superfoods ]
Top Ten Low Carb, Low Cost Foods [ Carb Counting ]
Spring into Good Nutrition [ Menu Planning ]
The Sweet and Convenient Health Food [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
Healthy Halloween Party [ Menu Planning ]
The Plate Method [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
Kid's Treats [ Children & Teens ]
Refusing to Accept "Not Bad" [ What Can I Eat? ]
A Challenging Menu [ What Can I Eat? ]
A Challenging Menu [ What Can I Eat? ]
By the Seat of My Pants [ What Can I Eat? ]
In Which We Talk About Eating Whole Foods [ What Can I Eat? ]
Diet Shopping [ Weight Loss Diets ]
Garlic [ Dietary Supplements ]
Cheap Eats: Recipes That Won't Break the Bank [ Menu Planning ]
High Fructose Corn Syrup: Good, Bad, or In Between? [ Sugars & Sweeteners ]
The New Generation of Fake Fats [ Fats ]
Staying Healthy with Diabetes - Nutrition & Meal Planning by Amy P. Campbell, MS, RD, CDE and the Staff of Joslin Diabetes Center
Magnesium [ Dietary Supplements ]
The Truth About Net Carbs [ About Carbs ]
Jimmy Moore [ Experts ]
2010 Dietary Guidelines [ Nutrition News ]
Learn About Quinoa [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
Navigating the Drive-Thru [ Eating Out ]
The Lowdown on Low Carb Diets [ Carb Management ]
Nutrition in Every Hue [ Menu Planning ]
The Case for Low Carb [ Carb Counting ]
Food Addiction [ About Carbs ]
A Spoonful of Vinegar Helps the Blood Sugar Go Down [ Special Nutrients ]
Dietary Exchanges [ Carb Counting ]
Food Look Up [ Find Help ]
Fructose: Friend or Foe? [ Sugars & Sweeteners ]
Vitamin D and Calcium for Better Blood Sugar [ Dietary Supplements ]
Healthy, Lowfat Diet? [ Weight Loss Diets ]
Kosher Recipes [ Menu Planning ]
Make friends with garlic [ Special Nutrients ]
Craving candy? [ Special Nutrients ]
The Truth About Carbs [ About Carbs ]
Summer Picnic Makeover [ Menu Planning ]
Five Favorite Fast Meals [ Menu Planning ]
Eating Out with Diabetes [ Eating Out ]
Nature's Best Low Carb Snack [ Nuts & Legumes ]
How to Gain Weight and Maintain BG Levels [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes [ What Can I Eat? ]
Lighten Up this Summer [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Treats, Healthy Examples [ What Can I Eat? ]
Slash the Salt? [ Nutrition News ]
For the love of oats! [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
Don't give up on soy! [ Nuts & Legumes ]
Spaghetti... Squash? [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Put on healthy pounds [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
What pumpkin can do for you [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Your restaurant survival guide [ Eating Out ]
Fiber is your friend [ What Can I Eat? ]
Whole states of food [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Add some almonds [ Nuts & Legumes ]
Go grape(seed oil)! [ Menu Planning ]
Swap this for that [ What Can I Eat? ]
Add some zip to your plate with these free foods [ Carb Counting ]
Practice portion control [ Carb Management ]
Coffee or tea? [ What Can I Eat? ]
The key is consistency [ Veggies & Fruits ]
The eggs-traordinary breakfast food! [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
The final word on cinnamon [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Sugar-free does not mean carb-free [ Sugars & Sweeteners ]
Get the most out of your yogurt! [ Dietary Supplements ]
Mind your meals [ Menu Planning ]
Is sweetness your weakness? [ Carb Counting ]
A Vegetarian Diet [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Winter Dinner Survival Guide [ Menu Planning ]
Susan Weiner, R.D., M.S., C.D.E., C.D.N [ Experts ]
Traveling Tips [ Menu Planning ]
Sweet Treats [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Holiday Tips (continued) [ Menu Planning ]
Spring Into Healthier Eating [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Snacks and Sweet Treats [ Menu Planning ]
Have a Lighter New Year [ Menu Planning ]
Eating for Gestational Diabetes [ Gestational Diabetes ]
Eating at Restaurants with Diabetes [ Eating Out ]
Healthy Lunch Ideas [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Kitchen Essentials [ Menu Planning ]
Love Your Heart [ What Can I Eat? ]
The Portion Problem [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
Fall Comfort Foods [ Menu Planning ]
Carb Counting Those Challenging Foods [ Carb Counting ]
Everyday Eating from Lara Rondinelli [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Fall Foods [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Healthy Holiday Tips [ Menu Planning ]
Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Heart [ What Can I Eat? ]
DASH for Lower Blood Pressure [ Menu Planning ]
Diabetes Eating Do's & Don'ts [ What Can I Eat? ]
Time to Get Your Grill On! [ Menu Planning ]
Fighting the Fads [ Weight Loss Diets ]
Are You Eating Your Veggies [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Breakfast of Champions [ Menu Planning ]
Eleven Great New Year Goals [ What Can I Eat? ]
Eating and Cooking Tips for a Healthy Holiday [ Menu Planning ]
Beware the Food Police [ What Can I Eat? ]
Food Frugality [ Type 1 Diabetes ]
Carve Carbs at Thanksgiving
Better Cholesterol
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
7 Best Weight-Loss Tips
12 Best Fiber Foods
Buying Organic
dFriendly Snacks
Supper Menus
Budget Foods
Healthy BBQ
Picnic Makeover
Lowest Carb Fruits
Lowest Carb Veggies
Low Carb Lunches
Smart Starts
12 Best Snacks
Eat Too Much?
Crock-Pot Favorites
Flu Fighting Foods
10 Small Steps
Fat Fighting Soups
Carb Cutting Secrets
Ways to Eat Less
Sweets for Your Sweetie
Nature's Perfect Food
Health Diary
Best and Worst Carbs

Expert Advice
Eating for Gestational Diabetes (continued) [ Gestational Diabetes ]
Eating for Gestational Diabetes (continued) [ Gestational Diabetes ]
Are You Feeling Food Deprived? [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
It's More Than Carbs [ Carb Counting ]
Are You Eating Too Many Carbs? [ Carb Counting ]
Falling Short on Fiber Foods? [ Diabetes Superfoods ]
Top Ten Low Carb, Low Cost Foods [ Carb Counting ]
Spring into Good Nutrition [ Menu Planning ]
The Sweet and Convenient Health Food [ Protein Foods & Grains ]
Healthy Halloween Party [ Menu Planning ]
The Plate Method [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
The Truth About Carbs [ About Carbs ]
Summer Picnic Makeover [ Menu Planning ]
Five Favorite Fast Meals [ Menu Planning ]
Eating Out with Diabetes [ Eating Out ]
Nature's Best Low Carb Snack [ Nuts & Legumes ]
How to Gain Weight and Maintain BG Levels [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes [ What Can I Eat? ]
Lighten Up this Summer [ Menu Planning ]
A Vegetarian Diet [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Winter Dinner Survival Guide [ Menu Planning ]
Susan Weiner, R.D., M.S., C.D.E., C.D.N [ Experts ]
Traveling Tips [ Menu Planning ]
Sweet Treats [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Holiday Tips (continued) [ Menu Planning ]
Spring Into Healthier Eating [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Snacks and Sweet Treats [ Menu Planning ]
Have a Lighter New Year [ Menu Planning ]
Eating for Gestational Diabetes [ Gestational Diabetes ]
Eating at Restaurants with Diabetes [ Eating Out ]
Healthy Lunch Ideas [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Kitchen Essentials [ Menu Planning ]
Love Your Heart [ What Can I Eat? ]
The Portion Problem [ Weight Tips & Tools ]
Fall Comfort Foods [ Menu Planning ]
Carb Counting Those Challenging Foods [ Carb Counting ]
Everyday Eating from Lara Rondinelli [ Menu Planning ]
Healthy Fall Foods [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Healthy Holiday Tips [ Menu Planning ]
Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Heart [ What Can I Eat? ]
DASH for Lower Blood Pressure [ Menu Planning ]
Diabetes Eating Do's & Don'ts [ What Can I Eat? ]
Time to Get Your Grill On! [ Menu Planning ]
Fighting the Fads [ Weight Loss Diets ]
Are You Eating Your Veggies [ Veggies & Fruits ]
Breakfast of Champions [ Menu Planning ]
Eleven Great New Year Goals [ What Can I Eat? ]
Eating and Cooking Tips for a Healthy Holiday [ Menu Planning ]
Beware the Food Police [ What Can I Eat? ]
I’m an African, with type 2 diabetes, and my stable food is rice, I try other food but my blood sugar is still high. With my line of work I do a lot of walking but my blood glucose is still high. What is I’m doing wrong? Please help.
what is the best time to test.Ihr. or 2hrs. after eating, I am a type 2.
When a non diabetic eats a massive amount of sugar,does their b.s. go up high before it is brought down to a normal reading?
I am taking metformin. Two tabs once a day in the evening with my meal. Can you tell me what the difference is between metformin and extended release metformin. Which would be better?
My mother is 83 years old and has low blood sugar. We try to manage it with her diet but she is not always cooperative. Could you recommend some food to keep around her to raise her blood sugar quickly. She is often at home alone and cannot always remember what to eat. Thank you
There are times that I seem I cannot get enough food. My levels are great but, I want to eat, eat and eat.
Why do you have to take these medications with food? If I am higher than recomended, wouldn't it be better not to eat?
I was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and then 3 weeks later was hospitalized for diverticulitis. It seems that the foods that are good for one condition are not good for the other. What should I be eating to make sure I get proper nutrition?
I am a newly diagnoised Diabetic. I have lost 30 lbs since December, I am 5'11, Male, Can't seem to find the right foods to eat to gain weight without skyrocketing my sugar. Help is needed. PLEASE!!!
I know that people don't know exactly what causes type 1 diabetes, but was wondering if anorexia could be one. I was anorexic for a year and then a year later I found out that I had type 1. My nutritionist said that it could be a cause, but I wanted another person's opinion.
Do certain types of oriental food increase blood sugar levels? It seems to for me. If so, what tips can you suggest so I can continue to enjoy the food, either cooking at home or eating out?
My husband wants to eat anything he wants. i cant get his blood sugar down, it was 239 this morning, he had ice cream and pie last night, he won't listen to me. what can i feed him to get the sugar down?
I need to find out the "food exchange" values for Weight Watcher's entrees.
Is there a computer program that I can input my favorite recipes and have them list nutrition information and convert them to healthier recipes?
I am really struggling to eat enough food. I eat the right foods but for years have trained myself not to eat carbs and I only ate once a day. Help
Every time I eat , no matter what it is, within a few minutes I fall into a deep un-wakeable sleep for 2 - 4 hours. Is this related to my diabetes?
How vital is it to eat meals at the same time daily?
Please tell me what green veggies other than peas, green beans, and iceburg lettuce are low in vitimin k?
How do I convert food labels to diabetic exchanges
Does peanut butter help in any way to block or control sugar/glucose? For diabetics, is sugar on the raw better than granulated sugar?
Is there any way to substitute for corn syrup in a recipe?
I am 41 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 33. I have struggled with binge eating since I was 14 and it's very bad now. Help!
What low cost ,healthy foods can I use to fill out my food budget? Rice & Beans is a old standby, but it is too high in carbs. Same for Ramen noodles
i am really scared i cry about this a lot.i live by myself and i dont know how to cook food that is right for me. i can cook fryed in oil foods.
I am a type 2 diabetic who travels a lot and stays in hotels. What kind of foods can travel with me?
Would Mucinex D cause my husband's glucose level to raise abnormally after eating a healthy breakfast and have a bg of 355 before lunch?
I have diabetes and am having a hard time eating the right foods. Plus my feet always seem to bother me or hurt. What can I do?
What foods are considered free foods for diabetics to snack on, etc.?
i exercise between meals. Am I supposed to eat before I exercise or will that just make me fatter? My doctor told me to eat a snack.
Is there at least a guide for foods and times to program bolus on extended boluses?
I'm on Byetta and it is acting like an appetite suppressor. I have problems choosing food to eat because it causes nausea. I don't know what to eat.
I have Crohn's and type 2. My gi doctor put me on a low residual diet which is mostly carbs and no fiber. What should I eat to control both?
Why does Milk (1%) low fat or 2% low fat have more sugar (12 grams/cup) in it than my Orange Juice (10grams/cup)?
Are Sunflower seeds in the shell, okay to eat to curb my hunger. Also does it hurt anything if they are flavored or not?
For breakfast today I had an orange, 2 slices of lite toast and a glass of milk. 2 hours after meal my glucose reading was only 85, is this normal?
When it comes to seven serving of grains, 4 servings of this and 3 servings of that, how do I know what a good serving is for different foods?
where can i find a list of foods on using the glycemic index? i do better with the lower end of the scale. bread and pasta are my downfall,
Is there a list of foods that are safe for people with diabetes on a soft food diet?
I have type 2. I can't eat anything with splenda or other substitutes. I have stopped using them. Is there any other ready to eat food I can try?
Been a type 2 for 20 years; type 1 for 30 days. Big problem, I don't like hardly any of the healthy foods, and practically no greens, Can you help?
I binge! I have tried everything the experts tell me to do. Nothing works. Help! What would be the "right" foods to binge on?
I have type 1 diabetes. Immediately after donating blood, what is sensible to eat and/or drink?
I've tried eating whole grain breads, like wheat bread, but it makes my stomach hurt. White bread does not. What can I eat in place of white bread?
i sweat whenever i eat it doesnt matter what it is.do you know why or if its caused by diabetes
Metformin is being added
I have pre-diabetes and my glucose seems to be higher the longer I go with out food, if I get up later in the morning it is always higher, why?
Off coumadin now, what foods and added amounts can I eat to prevent dangerous clots?
Can foods advertising "digestible carbs" be trusted as reliable for diabetic carb counting?
In a nut shell..How do I eat? I take 850 glucophage 3 times a day. My sugars are sill 150 to 250. Do I take glucophage before eating or after?
Where can I find a list of the free foods for diabetics?
Are baked plantains good for a diabetic person?
Is it better to eat when you take insulin and why?
at night watching tv, about 10 clock my blood sugar drop low what can I eat to bring it up easy
What can I do about the excess of abdominal fatty tissue increasing due to taking Lantus? Why do I not like food anymore, especially red meat?
what is the difference between yogurt and curd. Can I use curd in the place of yogurt. Suggestions please
What do you think of the Eat Smart Scale?
what are your thoughts on the Nature Made Diabetes Health Pack, Cinnamon and garlic
Besides tight blood sugar and blood pressure control. What else can I do, or not do, to help prevent more future kidney problems. Water? Foods? etc.
My friend takes insulin and eats what her doctor asks her to. Her blood sugar is out of control. What can she do? She is very depressed!
what kind of muti vitamins would be good for me and is there any food i can eat before i go bed to kept my numbers down
why would tomato sauce/tomatoes taste sour?
i AM A TYPE 2 , 20 UNITS OF HUMALOG @ DINNER& 35 UNITS OF LANTUS @ BED, 2000MG MET @ DAY &ACTOS, A DAY AND 35MG OF ACTOS IN AM, am #'' 135-140 WHY
Has anyone found a link to a web site that has food nutritional values listed?
Is high fructose corn syrup different than just fructose or is it all the same?
I am 71 & take 60 units humalin about noon each day, 20 units at 7 each night, eat a snack at 10 pm and my numbers will be over 200. Can it hurt me?
Can taking certain foods or OTC medications at the same time as Glucophage lessen the diarrhea?
When do I test if I eat something and then eat again an hour later? For instance, appetizers and then dinner later.
My primary care doctor wants me to have colonoscopy. How can I control my blood sugars and remain gluten free for this procedure?
I'm going to my niece's bachlorette party that is being held at a Mexican Restaurant. As a newly diagnosed diabetic, what would be my best choices?
Which variety of apple has the least impact on blood glucose? Does one type have a stronger effect than another?
what breakfast cereals can someone with type 1 diabetes eat?
Does it make sense for my blood glucose reading to be 170 before eating, but 118 2 hours afterwards?
What do I need to eat to keep blood sugar low?
My first fasting test was 194, 2 hours after breakfast the day after it was 131. Why was my fasting number so high?
I am taking 30-60% less insulin per day during the past 2 weeks, but still eating much the same food and having mild low blood sugars regularly.
Can diabetes spots go away from eyes with diet and exercise without laser surgery? Does Anti-Inflammatory food or medicine help?
I am new to T2....But since I have started trying to eat right..I've noticed at 10am every morning..I start to get the shakes. What can I do?
I want to know what type of foods help bring sugar levels down?
Can you explain this in laymans terms?
What can I do about my 8-year-old who challenges meal times?
My husband has been diagonised with diabetes. Need to know how to prepare food for him.
my sugar is 150 and after eating oatmeal its up to 300 by lunch it low again does this effect the body greatly. should I stop the oatmeal?
what foods take longer than two hours to raise blood sugar
What is the best recovery food after intense anaerobic exercise for a Type 2?
i am craving breakfast foods - eggs, sausage, ham, the proteins. Why?
I am on dialysis and a diabeic and I am looking for menus that will meet both of these problems.Some foods are good for one condition.. not the other.
Is it safe for a 6 y.o. type 1 diabetic to wait one hour for insulin? 7am bg 460. comes to school @8. eats and gets insulin@school...
I always seem to over do it when it comes to food, I have had a few low sugar drops and it scared me, now I eat more to avoid this, what can I do to?
I always seem to over do it when it comes to food I have had a few low sugar drops and it scared me. Now I eat more to avoid this. What can I do?
My numbers go from 130 before to 200+ after very small breakfast (1/2 cup Bran cereal w/ 1/2 bananna and skim milk) Not so after other meals. Why?
My glucose reading 2 hours after lunch and then again this morning were 77 and 78. Is this getting low? I was out in the yard working most of the day.
What food can I eat at night before bed to keep my sugar even as I cut back and adjust to my diet which is eating less and the right things?
Is semilina bread good for diabetics?
I ate some red potato's a couple of times and they had very little effect on my blood sugar. Can I eat them more often? (hope, hope.hope:)
Why do my sugars go way high and sometimes ok, when I am eating the same type foods?
what are good fruits? some raise my glucose above 200
I can bring my BG down to around 130 if I eat 4 slices of Swiss cheese or 3.75 oz of sardine. Am I fooling myself by eating this way?
What do you eat when your glucose goes low? Mine goes in the 40 range and I have no symptoms to warn me. I take no meds.
I just got back from hospital. Husband has the highest blood sugar, blood pressure and chol. that dr. had ever seen in one patient. How do I cook for?
a cup of cooked oatmeal spikes up my sugar level more than any other carb yet it is always recommended for a diabetic menu, why???
My question is about food. I need to know what food (main course) that I can send with my husband for lunch that is portable?
Is it a good idea for a type one diabetic to try a raw foods diet?
How do you give insulin for long lasting foods such as pizza, and Mexican food?
I've never been able to understand the food exchanges. Is there an easy way to understand how to do it?
I haven't been in control much about my diabetes since I got the pump. I've been eating too much fast food and candy, how do I overcome this patch?
How do Slimfast bars effect sugar?
What is this "misto" that Chef Nishan is always using?
list of foods that spike sugar?
i would like to know what's the best cold cereal to eat that doesn't spike your blood sugar
what are some bed time snacks that might help stable my sons BG lows throughout the night?
I had a low after lunch, treated it with tablets, back to 99 but dinner was about 30 mins away. Should I be taking more insulin?
Can you tell me what your BG number should run when you first test before eating, what it should be before dinner, and what it should be after?
I need a list of low fat foods. I have high tryglyerides with my type 2 diabetes. Doctor's orders
My Husband also is a diabetic and he drives a semi what foods can i make or buy for him so he doesn't half to stop at fast food or truck stops to eat
I am a Type 2 diabetic. How should I adjust my meds when I had oral surgery and can't eat solid food?
I am always hungry because my doctor told me no carbs!! What can I eat??
Is rice flour as bad as white flour for a diabetic? I am wondering if rice snacks are a good choice and am very confused.
I've had Type 1 diabetes since I was 17, (I am now 39). I have been unable to eat for7 wks. Is there anything I can do to help with this feeling?
What can I eat after tooth extraction? Healing will take about a week per dentist at least.
I am trying to balance my diabetes and weight loss and my husband's heart health and his diabetes. What will help?
Metformin instructions say "take with food." Literally? Or take 15-30 minutes before meal?
is there a reason why someday's my blood sugar stay's low all day and i don't take any insuln.I sometimes have to eat candy/pop but my sugar stays low
what am I suppose to eat? Is there any recipes for all my health issues? or am i just doomed?
Why did I have low blood sugar 2hrs after lunch?
If you are taking insulin, what happens to you on sick days, particulary when you're unable to keep any food on your stomach
Can the amount of time your stomach takes to "empty" the food you eat, have a major effect on your BS levels after meals?
What grains are best for diabetics to eat?
lumpia cooked in olive oil is it ok to eat?
How long after eating do you take a blood sugar reading?
How does honey affect blood sugar?
I would like to know what other food item could be used as a substitute for yogurt in recipes. Plain and Greek-style are too sour.
I have lost 20 lbs in 7 mos, watching my carbs ,eating whole wheat & fresh vegatables & fruit. sometimes my BS is over 200
I eat granola bars at work to help counteract my insulin to keep my BS up at work. On the package it says CARB CHOICES 2. What does that mean?
If I should eat ice cream/cake should it always be sugar free? And how often am I allowd to eat it?
Specifically, what foods can I eat before I exercise?I drop 100 points when I EX. If I am at 130 then after EX I am very low. I don't know what to eat
SALT
what crust is healthier to use, a graham cracker or a pastry crust?
Why do I fall asleep while I'm eating Or shortly after
I am a newly diagnosed type 1,age 57. How long does it take to get the insulin/food thing regulated to avoid the BS lows?
I crave carbs, I am BBAAADDD cravings, I try being good, but low carb leaves me hungry. I am 58, am I too old to find the answer
What is the best food to eat to bring down my morning glucose level after a bad food choices night? Protein? Raw veggies? normal am:147ish; high: 190.
The past 4 to 5 weeks my sugars have been high in the morning about 200s. My eating habits and exercise plan hasn't changed. Do you know any answer?
I worry about what I eat . My A1C is 6.5 and my levels very seldom go above 120. Do these numbers mean that the food is not harming my body.
If the carb on the food label is 0%, does that mean that i can eat as much as I want?
Even though my numbers are good, I feel so awful after I eat...any kind of food.....should I see an endocrinologist?
is it true that a tipe 1 diebetic teenager can eat anything they want as long as they use insulin withot afecting their health?
Dr ok'd me to go off met, as my numbers are great from where they were. A1C 5.7, bs 104. My vice is one bowl of frozen yogurt each evening? bad?
I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, I am going camping soon and I was wondering what would be good food for me to take?
Doctor reduced morning Met. from 500mg to 250mg, I eat breakfast, snack, getting readings<80 before lunch, help!
Can a diabetic have any food addictions and if so how can they over come them and stick to the diabetic life style.
As per my previous question, the reason that I feel deprived is exactly as you indicated....I must eat at certain times....and eat only small portions
I have days when I test before meals and my BS may be 140-170. Should I wait or go ahead and take my Byetta and eat
Which foods have no vitamin k?
I wake up at 330 -4 am all I have is coffee till about 7-730 when i eat breakfast. I have been checking my sugar and it reads 140-150 Why?
I am wondering if it is a symptom of diabetes to feel dizzy or like everything is spinning when you eat too much sugar or carbs?
where can i get a list of Substitute drinks and foods and take out restaurants for a type 2 diabetic
Why is my sugar high all day? I eat breakfast take junivia and lantis 15 units at night. I am never in range and I get so disappointed.
Is honey bad for type 2 Diabetics
I love the salted almonds and I snack on them all day long. Is it not good for me to have so much?
I have type 2 diabetes and I am also fructose intollerant. How do I eat for both issues that I have?
How soon, after you start eating, is it too late to take a beginning count? In other words, how long doesit take your blood steam to register the food
I'm 54, 5'8", 251 lb., readings are in 130 range fasting/160 2 hrs. after eating. Take Januvia/Byetta. How can I lose weight?
What causes excessive hunger even after a meal of high protein and high fiber?
I see my doctor every 3 months,type 2 diabetic for 10 yrs,today he tells me my trigliceride#'s are too high,what foods affect tri's the worst?
i need help in planning food on a poor persons income. iam a meat and potatoes person.
Should I be eating something else for breakfast?
I need to find a cookbook to help me eat healthier and loose weight. Any ideas?
Do I have to eat if I'm not hungry and my blood sugar is normal? I'm nauseous a lot and forget to eat.
Have problem with insulin and eating schedule. Very hard keeping Gloucose with in range.
I have had type two diabetes since 2002. I have several food allergies. they are dairy, pork, anything in the beanfamily. and eggs. Help B wiley
My BS was ok with medicines now I am on low carb diet without madicin and my BS is ok. I miss favorite foods shall i start madicin & enjoy my food?
How is it possible that I can eat a regular dinner and snack yet at bedtime my blood sugar just plummeted quickly without warning??? not on insulin
My work is having a catered dinner. I'd rather not excuse myself as soon as the dinner is served to go take my insulin. How do I count the carbs?
What can I do to prevent binging during the holiday season? Exercise is not usually effective for me.
Can cardio exercise (treadmill) cause my bg number to rise? Also, my numbers occasionally rise unrelated to food intake. Why?
Some days my bs will shoot above 250 (without eating). I will take 1/2 the usual insulin to bring it down and eat something and end up in a hypo. Help
Can anything else cause a low other than medication, not eating properly or over-exercising? I am on Januvia and was told it should not cause lows.
i am losing weight after being diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia what foods can i eat to help me gain back some weight?
What is a good snack to eat before bedtime to keep bloodsugar from getting too high or too low while I sleep I am type 2 diabetic?
How do I handle changes to my meal schedule? ie. today I ate my afternoon snack for lunch & lunch at 4:00.... which pushed dinner even later...
Is constant over eating considered an "eating disorder"?
My Dr. says my stomach empties way too slowly and that I need to take my shots after I eat to be more effective. Is there any additional I need?
My blood sugar level was 106 and A1C is 143, 6.2 in early Dec, 09. Since then, I eat better, exercise more. Am I diabetic? Need to take an medicine?
I AM A TYPE 2 AND A VEGAN AN ACTIVE RUNNER BUT MY PREBREAKFAST READING IS AVERAGING 170..........WHY?
How much frozen pizza and ravioli is good for my Type 1 diabetic son?
What pump adjustments can I make to stop my blood sugar from rising 120+ points 2 hrs. after eating, and drop to 80 4 hrs. later?
I heard that refrigerated potatoes have a lower GI - if true, could you refrigerate a potato and use it the next day for baking or whatever?
Given that I keep kosher, would it be better to substitute vegetable broth instead of chicken broth or to use non-dairy creamer rather than cream?
What is a good snack that will carry me through 30 minutes of intense cardio if my BS starts at 100. Problems with low BS
Is OK my test is 350 after 1 hour taking dinner?
My glucose fall as much as 200 points in a 45 min excercise class, but I am still above 120. Should I eat something to stop the dizziness/shakes?
my level is great in the morning, once i take my meds, and eat, it spikes, goes from 100 to 250ish, levels out 2 hrs later rest of day stays at 150why
Im type 1 diabetic in a month I've gained over 20 pounds I do eat a lot more than most people I exercise daily is it associated with my diabetes
I need a snack that will sustain me through my workout. I usually have yogurt & almonds before. Tonight I almost passed out. Had Gatorade.Felt better
My husband is abnormally hungry since starting insulin. What can he do to correct this? Thank you for any advice you can render.
Is my sugar under control if every morning it's in the good range?(70-110) Even though I know it spikes after eating certain things during the day.
What other foods have slow releasing carbs like pizza and pasta?
ARE DATES SAFE TO EAT WHEN CRAVING SOMETHING SWEET IF SO HOW MANY A DAY OR WEEK IS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE.
I heard if I eat something I shouldn't with sugar, that it's best for me to eat protein, fat and fiber WITH it to slow down absorption, Correct?
I have read that if you eat something sweet that has alot of fat in it it raises blood sugar more. pound cake seems to raise BG several hours later
a new product called Sensa. Maltodextrin, tricalcium, silica, carmine.Your just supposed 2 sprinkle it on any food & it supposed 2 make u not hungry??
OK, I blew it & snacked badly @ bedtime. Untypical for me, but it happens. What can I do to keep test scores down?
Why does my blood glucose level lower only 5 to 15 point after 7 or more hours of not eating? Do artificial sweeteners have any effect on bgl?
i get pronounced numbness and tightness after i eat the lunch and the snacks afternoon thing
When going to a dinner party that will entail having snacks etc before the main meal, when should I be taking my Apridia before the snacks or the meal
Why do my blood sugar numbers vary so much from day to day even if i eat the same thing at the same times everyday
Can you recommend a PCOS friendly endocrinologist in the Houston Texas area? I need help understanding what I should eat and how to exercise and and!
I take an annual fitness test for my job and in previous years I would eat pasta and drink gatorade the night before. Cant do that anymore. Suggestio
could a type 2 diabetic take honey.
I'm using Glucerna for Gastroparesis. Why does my glucose readings increase after using the glucerna, compared to Lower readings after food?
Does Brown rice have the same cholesterol lowering power as steel cut oatmeal? I HATE oatmeal, looking for a substute,HELP!
If pasta is low on the glycemic index, then why is it considered a bad carb and bad for diabetics?
I take insul.(lng acting). Chkd BG after sleep, 173. I ate small dinner, drank water and BG about 8 hrs later at 150. I'm T-2. WHY isn"t BG lower? ?
Husband is eating pretty well during the day, at night a healthy meal but hungry at 9:00 pm and near bed time. Suggestions for food to hold hunger
What can I do if I feel shaky all the time, blood sugar is not too low 100-127 and still feeling shaky and hungry no matter what I eat
How do I buy the right foods when funds are limited?
Measuring 1 serving from canned foods
i eat and 4 hours later my sugar drops to about 60 or 50 why?
I am a type 2 diabetic can I use Lean Cuisine frozen meals?
I need a substitute for an extreme ice cream craving Can anyone help?
What are good nutritional foods to eat while on the road when you are unable to stop and eat?
I find when I "cheat" and eat a few more carbs than normal my BS goes down! I ate a small burger and fries for dinner and my FBS in the morning was 90
I have a granddaughter - 8 yo- D. 1 - is it ok for her to eat whatever she wants to eat and add insulin to accomodate what she has eaten?
Being active I tend to snack on dried fruit, cranberries, blueberries, figs, dates and apricots. What should I know about dried fruit and my diet?
When fasting for labs since, I'm not eating, should I take any insulin or not to prevent highs that normally come up following the lab work?
What kind of foods can we store for emergency preparedness? Canned food contains lots of sodium and are usually high in carbs so we don't use them.
Even after careful calculation of insulin needed to cover a meal, on occasion my bc 2+ hours after the meal runs high. Should I take more insulin/wait
I am not fat. Can I eat as much as I want?
My spouse (age 78) has readings of 100-109 but is slim, eats healthy, and exercises every day a lot. What can he do to prevent diabetes?
Can red seedless grapes raise your blood sugar?
I WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 2 AND I HAVE NO TEETH AND LIMITED INCOME WHAT CAN I EAT IN PLACE OF NUTS OR HARD FRUIT
I recently tried Quinoa in my diet and experienced low blood sugar readings the entire day. Why would this have happened?
My 8 yr old son sometimes has to test 45 mins to 1 hour after eating. His b/g can be really high - 277 - 45 mins before he was 179. Is this OK?
Travelling and business meetings with Type 2 is hard. How do I eat right when meals are usually provided and are always high carb?
I recently had half of my right foot amputated due to a severe infection. What foods will give me enough protein to heal my wound?
what is the best food to eat to keep my energy level up all day?
If I am not hungry for dinner because of a big late lunch or just not hungry, do i have to eat so that I get some insulin in me?
I have a 5-year old son with Type 1 and he will be attending kindergarten in the fall from 8 to 3. I need to find kid friendly cold lunches for him.
Can you provide me with a complete structured meal plan to follow for my type 2 diabetes?
Competitive swimmer (age 17), w/ hard 5:30 AM work-out.Can't swim w/ food in my stomach.No time to eat afterwards.Not sure what to do re: breakfast.

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