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Expert_badge Kara Bauer

Kara Bauer

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Health & Wellness Coach

Diabetes Dietary Guidelines at a Glance

Most people with diabetes are aware that diet has an impact on their disease, regardless of whether traditional doctors give much attention to this area. However, the information on what to eat or not eat can be extensive and confusing. Below are some overall guidelines that I give clients with or without diabetes that I feel are helpful in moving... Read moreChevron
posted 04/23/2010, comments (0)|
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Survivor

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Cancer Survivor-Pre-Diabetes-Educator

Glycemic Index food list

  Could someone explain this Glycemic Index for food?  I understand that some carbs are better than others, but the numbers that are assigned to the food means what?  That is carrots cooked with a number and the raw carrots have a number. (Sugar and or carbs?)   I just want a simple list of foods.  Which... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Craig Stoltz

Craig Stoltz

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Health Journalist

Low Glycemic Index Diet Controls Blood Sugar

The journal Diabetes Care just published a study showing that a diet built around low-glycemic-index foods appears to result in better blood sugar control.  What's in it for you? Glad you asked.   Three things you need to know:   1. The study was very small and limited to kids taking insulin for Type 1. While the results are... Read moreChevron
posted 04/25/2008, comments (0)|
Expert_badge David Mendosa

David Mendosa

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Medical Journalist Living with Diabetes and Author of Fitness and Photography for Fun, www.mendosa.com/fitnessblog

Adding Substance to the Glycemic Index

The glycemic index is such a big nutritional deal for people with diabetes that it has sprouted spin-offs. One of the most well known of these is the glycemic load. But many people might find the “substance glycemic index” to be even more useful. People are still arguing about how useful the glycemic index is. But there can’t... Read moreChevron

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