by optimizenetz | Jun 24, 2015 | Food
As discussed in my previous posting, the term “low-carb” means different things to different people. However, as a dietitian, I am always asked, “can you eat healthy and low-carb?” I certainly think you can, but you need to be very clear on what low-carb means to you...
by optimizenetz | Jun 22, 2015 | Medicine Cabinet
The Food and Drug administration (FDA) recently approved a new 200 unit/mL formulation of Eli Lilly and Company’s pre-filled pen containing insulin lispro (Humalog U-200 KwikPen) for the improvement of glycemic control in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The...
by optimizenetz | Jun 19, 2015 | Food
Glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how fast a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates are ranked as high, medium, or low GI. This ranking is based on a comparison of the food to a reference amount of white bread or glucose. Below are...
by optimizenetz | Jun 16, 2015 | All Things Tech
The world is taking note of the importance of diabetes management. Venture capitalists are putting their money behind the technology of app and device development.There is an ever-growing field of technological advancements appearing as fast as you can say...
by optimizenetz | Jun 15, 2015 | Food
Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods that can be eaten. In the Choose MyPlate Food Guide that depicts the recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (1), it is suggested that at least half your plate should be made up of fruits and...
