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Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes Diet Major Food Components In A Healthy Diabetic Diet

Major Food Components

Carbohydrates

Compared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Both the amount and type of carbohydrate affect blood glucose. Carbohydrate types are either complex (as in starches) or simple (as in fruits and sugars). One gram of carbohydrates equals four calories. The current general recommendation is that carbohydrates should provide between 40 - 65% of the daily caloric intake. Carbohydrate intake should not fall below 130 grams/day. Mos...

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Growing My Food

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...and hon tsai tsai. I also planted sesame, epazote, fenugreek, psyllium, and safflower. I decided... Read more »

From the Garden

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...you’ll never find in the grocery store. I’ve grown fenugreek, cilantro, epazote, mitsuba,... Read more »

06/18/07 #5 - Hydrocodone for headaches & Migraines while breastfeeding?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: I take hydrocodone for stress/migraine headaches. I am currently breastfeeding... Read more »

Black Women and Breast Cancer

By Beth Brophy , Health Expert

From Washington Post, 6-23-07: Black Women Hit by Drug-Resistant Breast Cancer: Scientists Look at... Read more »

S is for Supplements

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...people with diabetes take. These include gymnema, fenugreek, bitter melon, ginseng, chromium,... Read more »

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Ovarian Cancer: Causes

CausesAbout 20,180 new cases of ovarian cancer are expected in the United States in 2006. Evidence suggests that the incidence of ovarian cancer is declining. The average age for the onset of ovarian... Read more »

Asthma Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents

...who had a higher intake of vitamin D were less likely to give birth to children who developed asthma. Breast Feeding. Most studies on breastfeeding report some protection against wheezing and... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Complications

Prompt treatment with antibiotics is very effective in curing Lyme disease in nearly all infected people, including children. A 2003 study showed that the long-term outcome of patients... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors

During the last decade, the number of Americans with high blood pressure has increased by 30 percent. Over 65 million American adults now have high blood pressure, and this condition... Read more »

Vitamins: Introduction

...Requirements are as follows:The RDA for folic acid prior to conception and during pregnancy is 400 mcg.During breast feeding between 260 and 280 mcg is recommended.The following vitamins may have... Read more »

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