DIABETES

Rising type 2 diabetes rates are prompting many Americans to look for healthier options. The perceptions of consumers have shifted and many are buying cleaner and healthier beverages. The pandemic has only heightened concerns as consumers are becoming more mindful of their dietary intake. Within beverages, the largest source of...

By: Rosanne Rust MS, RDN, LDN  —  A diagnosis with diabetes is life-changing, but it’s also a chance to prioritize your daily health choices more than you ever have. Hopefully you’ve had the opportunity to see a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator since your diagnosis, and were given a...

Diabetes may not always be preventable, but there are many tools that people with diabetes can use to manage their condition and maximize their quality of life. In the era of information, there are countless online resources to access nutrition information, education and connections with others impacted by the disease....

Blood glucose is primarily impacted by the carbohydrates in the foods and beverages consumed. Here are some steps to help prevent and manage diabetes through the diet. As a first step, understand what carbohydrates are and where they are most commonly found.Next, learn how to count carbohydrates. This entails counting the number of...

While type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes cannot be prevented, type 2 and prediabetes can be prevented and even reversed. With the right tools, people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes can still lead healthy lives and minimize their risk of diabetes-related complications. Everyone living with diabetes requires a...

Cochrane Systematic Review - Intervention published a review of the scientific evidence titled “Non-nutritive sweeteners for diabetes mellitus,” The review set out to determine the effect of long-term NNS consumption on average blood sugar levels as well as other patient-centered outcomes, including body weight, side effects, diabetes complications (such as...