Diabetes and Blood Sugar

Breakfast is an important meal to start the day with energy. In today’s world, many breakfast options are filled with unnecessary sugar and carbs which can be challenging for those with diabetes. Many people with diabetes must manage their blood sugar levels, so it’s important to opt for breakfast foods that are filled with fiber, protein, and healthy fats to stay full while not overdoing it on the carbs. Follow along for a few ideas for diabetes-friendly breakfast recipes.

Many diabetics avoid carbohydrates as part of their strategy to control blood sugars, but they’re missing out on many nutrients their bodies need. This guide reviews how people with diabetes can add healthy carbohydrates to their everyday diet without compromising their blood sugar.

What constitutes a healthy blood sugar level is not the same for everybody. It is affected by age and overall health. A person with diabetes, for instance, will have a different bloody sugar target than a person without diabetes.

Luckily with a little self-compassion, learning, and patience, the holiday season can remain the magical time it’s meant to be. Here are some of the things I’ve learned over the years on how to survive the holiday season with type 1 diabetes…

If your levels drop too low, your body can’t function – and hypoglycemia takes hold.  While this commonly occurs in individuals with diabetes, it can happen to anyone. Hypoglycemia can be caused by a number of health changes or habits, and it can have serious consequences.