DIABETES

By: Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN  —  When it comes to caloric sweeteners, the most important rule of thumb is moderation (the amount you consume), even for those with diabetes. You may have heard or read about diets using foods that have a low glycemic index (GI), and wondered what...

By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- According to the WHO, currently 422 million people in the world have diabetes. What’s more staggering is that the WHO projects that number is likely to double in the next 20 years. In 2012, official numbers from a WHO report suggested that 1.5 million...

By: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND -- Myth: People with diabetes must eat snacks two or three times daily. Real deal: Snacks are optional for most people with diabetes. Let’s crush some snack-related anxiety. Snacks are not required for most people, even those with diabetes. If you like them...

Whether you are managing type 1 diabetes (when your body is not producing insulin) or type 2 diabetes (when your body produces insufficient amounts of insulin or insulin that does not function correctly), managing blood glucose levels is critical. Careful planning includes considering meals, snacks, and physical activity since they...

By: Amber Pankonin MS, RD, CSP, LMNT -- With the Holidays right around the corner, this is the perfect time to focus on food and beverage choices especially if you struggle with diabetes or prediabetes. November is Diabetes Month and according to the American Diabetes Association, there are nearly 30...