Most people agree that fiber is good for us, and for this reason some nutritionists tell us we should eat fruit, which contains fiber.
True, it does contain fiber. But it also contains a lot of carbohydrate. One small apple, for example, contains about 3 grams of fiber and 16 grams of carbohydrate. A small pear has approximately 3 grams of fiber and 21 grams of carbohydrate.
I don't generally eat apples and pears. One gram of carbohydrate makes my blood glucose (BG) level increase by...
Food is a complicated concept for those of us with diabetes. In addition to eating for all of the normal reasons: hunger, enjoyment,... Read more »
A recently published study reveals that women can reduce their risk of breast cancer – either new cancer, or a recurrence – by eating... Read more »
Everybody does it...or at least that's what I told myself. I'd gotten away with doing it for several months: purposefully letting my... Read more »
Well it's that time of year again. The High-lidays! We all know that this time of year can be crazy with the sugar highs. We as people... Read more »
This weekend I rowed in my first college regatta. Since Dartmouth was hosting, the team didn't have to travel for the race, which was good... Read more »
Start wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) Wearing a continuous glucose monitor is a great way to see and understand how your blood sugar responds to various foods, activities, and insulin doses. Follow a low-carb diet Low carb meals...
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