Month: June 2024

Best Fruit for Diabetics

June is Avocado Month in California! https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2023/06/13/california-is-celebrating-avocado-month-with-promotable-volumes/ Avocados are the most nearly perfect food for vegan/vegetarian diabetics! (Second only to organic free-range pasture-raised eggs for lacto-ovo vegetarians.) Some members of our Facebook group eat a whole avocado (or half, depending on the size) every day. "One-half an avocado is a nutrient and phytochemical dense food … Continue reading Best Fruit for Diabetics →

National Hydration Day

It's time to raise your water bottle in celebration of National Hydration Day on June 23! This day was created to remind us all of the importance of staying hydrated, and the many health benefits that come with it. It is believed that drinking plenty of fluids can help reduce fatigue, improve your mental clarity … Continue reading National Hydration Day →

Oral Health Month

Having diabetes is a major risk factor for developing periodontal disease, especially when blood glucose isn’t well controlled. One large study found about 60 percent of people with diabetes have some evidence of periodontal disease. Diabetes is the leading cause of periodontal (gum) disease. People with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) experience three … Continue reading Oral Health Month →

Q&A’s: Keto and Diabetes

Q. Okay, I have a question. Many of my friends are losing weight on a Keto Diet and it is working. Why isn’t everyone on a Keto Diet? A. The most obvious answer is that everyone doesn't need or want to lose weight! However, more basic than that is a lack of understanding about "a … Continue reading Q&A’s: Keto and Diabetes →

National Egg Day

Eggs are the most nearly perfect food for diabetics! They have the ideal balance of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and vitamins. National Egg Day is celebrated each year on June 3. This holiday was created to celebrate the convenience, nutritional value, and versatility of eggs as a food ingredient. National Egg Day is an excellent opportunity … Continue reading National Egg Day →