Ten Tips For Diabetic Living

The American Diabetic Association recommends “free foods” for a quick and satisfying snack. They contain twenty calories or less per serving and are low-fat and sugar free. Try nine small strawberries, half a medium-sized peach, or 25 fresh blueberries. Or snack on a half cup of baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, red bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes. Start walking! Blood sugar levels can drop as much as thirty percent after an aerobic exercise session. Walking helps control your weight and reduces your risk of complications like nerve damage, eye damage, and heart disease. Not excited about walking in … Continue reading

Exercise for Diabetics

Research shows that exercise can help diabetics — especially the fifteen million Americans with Type 2 diabetes — regulate blood sugar and live longer! A twelve-year study of Type 2 diabetics found that those who exercised regularly had many positive results: Improved blood sugar control Lower blood pressure Lower cholesterol Weight loss Improved circulation Reduced stress Exercise can actually make cells more responsive to insulin! And you don’t need to be running a marathon every day. Just thirty minutes of moderate exercise more than three days a week is enough to help manage blood sugar. As long as you are … Continue reading