The American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of - 1 pound per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least 1,000 - 1,200 kcal/day for women and 1,200 - 1,600 kcal/day for men.
Even modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. There are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. They include calorie restriction,...
Read more[Humor] I think most of us have had experience with the Diabetes Police. You know what I mean. You’re at your daughter’s wedding, and... Read more »
A friend asks me how I am going to keep off the weight now that I've reached my goal of a body-mass index (BMI) of 23. It's a tough... Read more »
It's so basic; we can easily forget to think about calories. Diabetics are taught to "count those carbs" and many of us have gotten carb... Read more »
Editor's note: This is a humorous post and is not intended to be taken literally. One of the most contentious topics on various... Read more »
Today the country's leading medical journal published the first long-term comparison of the top three weight loss diets. And the winner... Read more »
A healthy well-balanced diet is an essential part of glucose control for people who have diabetes. However, having diabetes does not mean that you... Read more »
I have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, if I reduce my sugar intake will I reduce my chances of getting the disease? If you have not been... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nutrition BasicsFats and OilsSome fat is essential for normal body function. Fats can have good or bad effects on health, depending on their... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Overweight Type 2 diabetics who have weight-loss surgery may be able to reduce or completely stop their diabetes medications, a new study suggests.... Read more »