Lesser of Two Evils: The Great Saturated and Trans Fats Debate

by DiabetesCare.net | Jul 20, 2015 | Health

Decisions, decisions. When it comes to making the proper food choices, there are so many things to consider. If only there was an app that not only counts calories for us, but also lets us know when we have reached our daily limit of the different food groups! Magic wand aside, it would still be up to us as informed individuals to set our own personal...

Are You Getting Enough of the Sunshine Vitamin?

by DiabetesCare.net | Jul 14, 2015 | Health

Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is the most researched and talked about vitamin of our day. Most people are familiar with its role in building strong bones. However, researchers have uncovered vitamin D’s role in many other areas of health–making it even more important to be sure to have an adequate vitamin D level and intake. Studies...

Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary

by DiabetesCare.net | Jul 8, 2015 | Social Life

Saturday, June 20, marked 40 years since I was diagnosed with type 1. Last year, my dad gave me a file folder full of mementos from my early diabetes days. In the folder are the log sheets where the nurses–and then I–recorded my urine glucose and “acetone” results while I was in the hospital. The first day I had 3+ glucose and large ketones...

Embrace the Taste of Eating this Summer!

by DiabetesCare.net | Jul 6, 2015 | Food

Homegrown vegetables, local fruit, and grilling meat are welcomed favorites for most of us each summer. At the same time we spend more time outdoors gardening, beachcombing, swimming, camping, and more. Summer plans may also include picnics, wedding feasts, and family reunions with lots of family favorites meaning food and more food. Enjoying summer while...

Planning a Healthy Family Feast

by DiabetesCare.net | Jul 3, 2015 | Food

Another holiday is fast approaching, and of course it is a time for gathering the family together for that special celebration, which usually centers around your traditional favorite foods. In an effort to make the occasion extra nice for all, a variety of dishes are prepared which may lead to a feast of unimaginable proportions. And don’t let there be a...

Can You Healthfully Eat “Low-Carb”?

by DiabetesCare.net | 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 versus what it means to others. As in the previous definition, I do not consider eating...