Back in 2017, a story in the Harvard Business Review reported only 10 percent of Americans actually love cooking. Plus, those with chronic diseases, like diabetes, find it challenging to cook healthy meals. Yet, it’s hard to avoid cooking right now with restaurants closed, work-from-home assignments and shelter-in-place recommendations. Take this opportunity to find ways […]
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The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in just a few short weeks has changed how we work, socialize and stay active. And many of us are trying to balance new routines, while trying to stay healthy. The American Diabetes Association confirms people with diabetes are not more likely to get COVID-19 than the general public. Yet, it
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Have you ever experienced the feeling of excessive hunger? No matter how much you eat, you can’t seem to feel full and satisfy your hunger? Excessive hunger (also known as polyphagia) is a sign and symptom of diabetes. Figuring out hunger and fullness with diabetes takes learning, practice, and support. Read on to learn about
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You’ve probably heard people with diabetes have a higher risk for many health complications. And as it turns out, heart disease is one of those complications. Adults with diabetes are two to four more times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those without diabetes. However, The Harris Poll conducted a survey of 1,050
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Can you have your carbs and eat them too if you have diabetes? With all the low-carb diets to choose from, it might seem impossible. Yet, when you dig into the research that’s just one of many myths about carbohydrates. In the 1990s, fats were out, and now they’re back in. It’s confusing because the media goes
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At this time of year many of us think about setting new goals. And although we all have long-term goals, like living healthy, or saving for retirement, the key to seeing outcomes is breaking goals down into smaller, more measurable goals. That’s when SMART goals are in, and resolutions are out. Using SMART goals will
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The human body is designed to move. Body movement, even in small doses, has been shown to reduce blood pressure, reduce post-meal glucose levels, and is associated with better physical function in older adults. We know there are lots of reasons to increase your physical activity. Yet, if you’re like many of us, it doesn’t
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Individuals with diabetes (type 1, type 2 or gestational) who get seasonal flu or H1N1 face additional challenges in keeping blood sugar under control. Being sick with the flu changes your appetite, which affects blood sugar. Feeling tired from the flu can mask symptoms of low and high blood glucose. Even more, since diabetes decreases
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Holidays that are centered around sharing food aren’t always easy for someone with diabetes. Welldoc’s Registered Dietitian says the good news is with just a few minor tweaks and using some creative diabetes-friendly recipes, you can enjoy the holidays. With Thanksgiving being a major food holiday, we’re sharing some healthy recipes and ideas for your
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Mindful eating is a practice, not a diet. It doesn’t offer recipes, menu plans, or lists of allowed and restricted foods. Instead, mindful eating with type 2 diabetes is a way to become more aware of our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations as they relate to eating. Can you practice mindful eating with type 2
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