New foods, new meal timing, new people, and overall new environment all have an impact on a diabetic’s blood sugar. If not approached with the proper care and caution, diabetes can quickly cause holiday havoc. Luckily, with preparation, self compassion, and time, it is absolutely possible to feel unburdened and excited by family gatherings!
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Prediabetes is a health condition someone is diagnosed with before it progresses to type 2 diabetes. It’s important for people to do everything they can to prevent worsening their health and progressing to type 2 diabetes. Part of that is through a change in diet because certain foods can help keep blood sugar levels low.
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In the first year of diagnosis, I suggest following exactly what the doctors tell you. Follow their guidance, do your best to carb count, weight your food, and remove as many barriers that may stand in the way of following their plan. Once you’ve mastered and followed exactly how and when they want you to eat, it’s time for the next step.
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What makes one food better than another for people with type 1 diabetes largely comes down to a food’s glycemic index (GI). The glycemic index scores foods on a scale of 0 to 100 based on how much they affect blood glucose levels two hours after consumption. With this in mind, people with type 1 diabetes should prioritize incorporating the following foods into their everyday life.
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To make the road a little less treacherous, below are 5 tactics people can use to overcome the most common pitfalls associated with type 1 diabetes.
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To help you as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, below is an explanation of 8 hurdles you will likely experience throughout your child’s life and how you can attempt to overcome them.
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