If you are living with diabetes, you may know the challenge that comes along with choosing foods that: 1) Help keep your blood sugar under control and; 2) Minimize your risk of developing health conditions associated with diabetes. Does this mean that your diet must be simple, boring, and one that lacks creativity? Of course …
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Living with diabetes requires constant attention with no breaks. Trying to understand unpredictable blood sugars while managing appointments and daily life routines can at times feel overwhelming. Having a chronic health condition like diabetes can increase levels of stress and anxiety. However, feeling stuck in these emotions can increase your risk of depression and diabetes …
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Diabetes Mellitus, more commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic condition that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be saved or used for energy later on. There is a lot to be known about diabetes, however, in this article we will be focusing more specifically …
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Diabetes produces various health and lifestyle challenges, particularly affecting the foods and drinks one can consume. Alcohol is a drink that brings with it…
Ever feel you have no choice but to order specific items on a menu? Or that your peers are judging you for the types of meals you consume? You’re certainly not alone. Clinical research shows many now experience peer pressure when evaluating their eating choices. You’ve likely experienced the same feeling. It’s your turn to …
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It could be work stress, financial issues, or simply your body fighting against the urge to rest. Many of us are unable to sleep throughout the night…
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body cannot produce, or effectively use insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of glucose (or sugar) in our blood by telling certain body cells to take in glucose from the blood and use it as a source of energy. That is, when …
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If you have diabetes, there is a good chance that you’ve heard somebody tell you that you shouldn’t be eating fruit. Truth is, this is just a particularly stubborn nutrition myth that refuses to go away. Fruits are nutritionally dense and contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and can be included in any healthy eating plan. …
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Can good nutrition help manage hypertension? To answer this question we must first understand what hypertension is. High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the pressure of your blood in your arteries rises, forcing your heart to work harder to pump blood through the blood vessels in your body. High blood pressure puts tremendous stress on your body. This higher force of blood flow can make your blood …
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