by Alec Sochacki | Jul 2, 2024 | Weight Management
The glycemic index is important because it helps adults with type 2 diabetes (and adults with pre-diabetes or adults without diabetes) monitor their carbohydrate consumption — so choosing “good” carbs is important. Adults with type 2 diabetes routinely monitor metrics...
by DiabetesCare.net | Oct 1, 2015 | Blogs
When was the last time someone sensed that you were upset, then suggested that you take a deep breath and walk it off? Or, after having trouble in making an important decision, you decided to “sleep on it,” knowing that things will become clearer after a good night’s...
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Apr 18, 2023 | Health, Food, Blogs
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Whole grains and fiber can reduce Type 2 diabetes risk. Whole grain foods are high in fiber and antioxidants and have broadly been recognized as an important component of a healthy diet.1 Diets that include whole grains have the potential...
by DiabetesCare.net | Apr 6, 2012
"After one year, patients who underwent gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy lost more weight and were significantly more successful at controlling their diabetes, compared to those who simply took medications," said lead investigator Philip Schauer, M.D.,...
by DiabetesCare.net | Sep 4, 2015 | Food
What do Amaranth, Millet, Rye, and Kamut have in common? They are all types of whole grains, the same as whole wheat, brown or wild rice, and even popcorn. The US Dietary Guidelines (1) and the Clinical Guidelines for Diabetes Care (2), both point out the need to...