After a meal, a portion of the food a person eats is broken down into sugar (glucose). The sugar then passes into the bloodstream and to the body's cells via a hormone (called insulin) that is produced by the pancreas.
This seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine for heart health. Who is... Read more »
Editor's note: This is a humorous post and is not intended to be taken literally. Q: I was just diagnosed with diabetes, and the doctor... Read more »
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. It always kind of ticks me off when people say that managing... Read more »
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine.com I'm no diet expert, but I still get lots of emails about Glucerna and... Read more »
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The holiday season is a time for baking for many people. But is butter or margarine the healthier choice for your cookies and cakes? According to... Read more »
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Alternative NamesButter vs. margarineInformationIs margarine healthier than butter? Neither is ideal, because butter is loaded with saturated fat,... Read more »
A readers asks health experts Debbie Messmer and Nick Heiss if butter or margarine is the healthier choice. Messmer and Heiss say that the answer... Read more »
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
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Gestational diabetes diet Recommendations The best way to improve your diet is by eating a variety of healthy foods. You should learn... Read more »