For many years, healthcare providers have told diabetics that diabetes is a progressive disease and that there is nothing you can do to keep your diabetes from getting worse and eventually suffering one or more diabetes complications, including: peripheral neuropathy ==> foot ulcers ==> amputations blurry vision ==> retinal damage ==> blindness kidney disease ==> … Continue reading Complications of Diabetes
Month: August 2021
Cholesterol in Food
"My doctor told me my cholesterol is really high and that I should take a statin medication. Will statins prevent me from having a heart attack? Or will statins put me at a greater risk for diabetes?" These are very common questions that we hear a lot, so I'm referring you to our article, Cholesterol … Continue reading Cholesterol in Food
Carb Calculations
Let's start with a quiz. TRUE or FALSE? There are essential amino acids (proteins) There are essential fatty acids (fats) There are NO essential carbohydrates All of the above statements are true! Why, then, is it necessary to count grams of carbohydrates and not necessary to calculate grams of protein and grams of fat? Probably … Continue reading Carb Calculations
More on Blood Glucose
In attempting to normalize one's blood glucose, you may be coming from one of two perspectives: blood sugar that is too high or blood sugar that is too low. We have an excellent article on each one! How to Lower High Blood Sugar This is probably the most-often-asked question by type 2 diabetics who have … Continue reading More on Blood Glucose
Blood Glucose
While the HbA1c test is useful in diagnosing diabetes, you should not just rely on your 3-month or 6-month (or sometimes 12-month) lab test to keep track of your progress in reversing diabetes. I do hope all of you are monitoring your blood sugars daily with a glucose meter! Review Mastering Use of Your Glucometer … Continue reading Blood Glucose
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