Category Archives: Diabetic Education

Does Cinnamon Help With Treatment of Diabetes Type 2

Do you think cinnamon helps control Diabetes Mellitus Type 2?  Do you sprinkle cinnamon on some of your food with the belief that this will help control your blood sugar?  This study “Potential Benefits of Cinnamon in Type 2 Diabetes” … Continue reading

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Diabetes News:Serum C-peptide levels and risk of death among adults without diabetes mellitus

People with Diabetes type I have antibodies that destroy the beta cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. C peptide is present when the pancreas is still capable of making some insulin.  Some people believe C peptide by itself helps … Continue reading

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Diabetes News:Walking Can Lower Risk of Heart-Related Conditions as Much as Running

Are you waiting for the perfect drug to help control your diabetes, improve your blood pressure or cholesterol? While new drugs and scientific advances are coming out every day, lets not forget the basics–good diet and exercise. Many people shy … Continue reading

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How to Butcher a Chicken the Easy Way!

Please enjoy this video from Tova’s Kitchen! In it, Tova demonstrates the easy way to break down a chicken. Save money and have more flavorful chicken dishes by buying whole chickens. Enjoy, and let Tova know if you have any … Continue reading

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Diabetes News: sugary Drinks May explain 180,000 Worldwide Deaths Each Year

Did you have any idea that sugary drinks can cause so many deaths by leading to weight gain and that weight gain causes deaths from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer?   Based on these types of studies, the American Diabetes Association, … Continue reading

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Diabetes News: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a Risk Factor for Insulin Resistance

Do you have Diabetes type I or Diabetes type 2 and believe anxiety will raise your blood sugar?  Do you need more insulin when you are going through stressful episodes in your life?  The connection between stress and insulin resistance … Continue reading

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Diabulimia–A Risky way for People with Diabetes Type I to Lose Weight

  Parents of teenagers with Diabetes Type I as well as the teenagers themselves should be aware of Diabulimia in which the teen with Diabetes will stop taking insulin in order to experience one of the symptoms of uncontrolled Diabetes, … Continue reading

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Diet Soda May Increase the Risk of Obesity and Diabetes

Do you feel free to drink all the diet soda you want  because diet soda has zero calories and will not affect Diabetic control.  Have your heard discussions about Diet soda causing Diabetes type II.  The article below indicates a … Continue reading

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History of Diabetes

Scientists have been aware of Diabetes for a long time and the link below describes the history of Diabetes.  A member of my Facebook Mastermind group posted this slide show about the history of Diabetes.  At the present time, the … Continue reading

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Diabetic Dinner Recipe: Chinese Food!

This is a staple in my family.  It’s healthier and tastier than take-out, and you can easily make a huge batch of this dish and freeze it for future microwaving.  Enjoy!  Please leave a comment with your thoughts.

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