You may think sugar is pretty easy to spot, but think again! It’s not only cookies, cakes, and donuts that diabetics need to watch out for. Sugar is lurking everywhere, and is difficult to avoid if you don’t know where to look. Don’t let the name “sugar” fool you. Corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, all are sugars and all should be … [Read more...] about What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?
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Is Your Blood Sugar Affecting Your Mood?
Yes, your blood sugar can affect your mood. These affects can be short-term due to fluctuations in blood sugar itself, or long-term due to the strain of managing diabetes. Blood sugar swings can cause rapid changes in a person's mood. These could include confusion, anxiety, irritability, and having the jitters. When a person's blood sugar returns to more normal ranges, these … [Read more...] about Is Your Blood Sugar Affecting Your Mood?
Fast Food And Diabetes, An Undeniable Connection
Fast food is everywhere… literally! It’s widely available, convenient, and inexpensive. However, these foods are highly processed, and often contain far too many calories, fat, and sodium. These foods also tend to have little to no nutritional value, vitamins, minerals, or fiber. Fast foods often contain large amounts of added sugar and are high in saturated fats and trans … [Read more...] about Fast Food And Diabetes, An Undeniable Connection
The Glycemic Index & Its Effects On Blood Sugar
The glycemic index (GI) reveals how a food affects your blood sugar. When you consume carbohydrates, the body converts them into glucose (sugar.) The pancreas releases insulin in order to move the sugar from the bloodstream into the cells where it can be used for energy. If there is not a sufficient amount of insulin available, or if the body’s cells are resistant to … [Read more...] about The Glycemic Index & Its Effects On Blood Sugar
Fact Or Fiction – Banish These 10 Diabetes Myths!
There is a lot of information about diabetes out there. Some of it comes from reputable sources like your healthcare team. Some comes from the internet, or from friends or family members (sometimes even from strangers!) For diabetics, it's crucial to separate the truths from the myths in order to live your best health. Myth 1: Diabetes is contagious Truth: Absolutely not. … [Read more...] about Fact Or Fiction – Banish These 10 Diabetes Myths!