"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), or Type 1.5 diabetes, is a slow-progressing autoimmune form of diabetes often misdiagnosed as Type 2. It occurs when the immune system destroys insulin-producing pancreatic cells. While it shares characteristics with Type 2 (adult onset, managed initially with diet/pills), it is actually a form of Type 1, and eventually requires … Continue reading What is diabetes type 1.5?
March has been designated as Sleep Awareness Month. It’s an annual observance dedicated to highlighting the critical link between sleep quality and overall health. Since Daylight Saving Time began this morning (March 8) for most of us in the United States, sleep (or lack thereof) is probably on our minds. There's also a "Sleep Awareness … Continue reading Celebrate Sleep Awareness Month: Prioritize Your Rest
Everyone agrees good nutrition is very important for diabetics. What they do not agree on is what makes up good nutrition for diabetics. How do we decide “truth” in matters of diet? If you grew up Adventist, your church school and Sabbath school teachers taught you that the Eden diet is “fruits, grains, and nuts.”1 “Then … Continue reading National Nutrition Month
Breakfast can be a challenge when we start to eat low carb, especially when you have eliminated “traditional” breakfast foods (cereal, oatmeal, toast, muffins, bagels, sweet rolls, etc. which are all high-carb choices.) The answer depends, first of all, on your dietary lifestyle and, next, on your diabetes dietary protocol. Yes, for lacto-ovo vegetarians, there … Continue reading “What Can I Eat for Breakfast?”
The Law of Health #5 - TEMPERANCE I would like to suggest that real temperance for a diabetic is “portion control.” You need to be aware of how much makes up a “portion” or “serving” of every food you eat. “Portion control is all about understanding how much a serving size of food truly is.” If you don’t … Continue reading Mastering Portion Control for Diabetes
Now that you have spent Super Bowl Sunday watching the athletes exercise, it's time for you to spend the rest of the week exercising yourself! The Law of Health #2 - EXERCISE The importance of exercise to a diabetic is second only to nutrition. The exercise you choose is up to you and your health … Continue reading Super Bowl Sunday
“Eat to your meter” means to test pre-meal and post-meal. The idea behind testing at 1 hour and 2 hours is based on the premise that your blood sugar will peak at 1 hour after eating the first bite, and that blood sugar will go back down to normal at 2 hrs. Anyone with an … Continue reading Eat to Your Meter
We are convinced that sugar—especially refined sugar, but “natural” sugars as well—must be totally eliminated from the dietary protocol of all diabetics who are striving to prevent, control, or reverse any form of diabetes. Dr. Jason Fung offers two ways to solve the problem of too much sugar in the blood/body. Stop putting sugar into … Continue reading Eliminate Sugars and Starches for Diabetes Control
Mastering use of your glucose meter is perhaps the one most important habit you can establish! When I was first prescribed a meter, my doctor ordered enough test strips for me to test three times a day. Typically, this included fasting blood glucose, which is the first thing you do after you wake up and … Continue reading Mastering Use of Your Glucose Meter
Once you start to learn about diabetes (and this should continue indefinitely), it’s time to establish five essential habits that will provide the foundation for your success. Regardless of your dietary lifestyle (vegan, vegetarian, or “Adventist non-vegetarian”) or diabetes dietary protocol (ADA, LCHF, WFPB, etc.), it is vital that you establish these daily habits: Mastering Use of Your Glucometer Drink Sufficient Water Eliminate … Continue reading 5 Essential Habits for Managing Diabetes
Adventist Vegetarian Diabetics 