Comprehensive Diabetes Information and Lifestyle Guide
IronAndyHolder Here is our “Iron” Andy Holder interview and podcast. After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 36, Andy decided to become an endurance athlete to promote diabetes health and achievement. Since this decision, he has completed 8 IronMan Triathlons. Incredible! His education efforts also inspired his foundation and his work on a new … Read more
Press Play Lucinda Duncalfe is the founder of RealFoodWorks.com. Real Food Works is an innovative meal delivery company that delivers fresh locally prepared meals to your door. The company primarily makes meals that are plant based whole foods, with very little meat. The meals are delicious and very healthy for you. If you are serious … Read more
Press Play Rick Altinger is the CEO of Glooko. Glooko is an innovative diabetes management tool that allows you to coordinate with your doctor or caregiver to help control your diabetes. The process starts by seamlessly working with your glucose meter (practically every meter!) and smartphone to report your results. However, this is just the … Read more
Simple but nice cookie recipe that goes well with a fine cup of tea! The nutritional content above is approximate, per serving. Figures have been rounded to nearest whole number. (e.g., 1.4 grams becomes 1 gram). We hope you enjoyed our diabetic cookie recipes!
Another classic brownie recipe, except this version uses walnuts. We are sure you will be pleased with this “Blond” brownie recipe! Cut into 20 brownies and serve. Yummy! The nutritional content above is approximate and per serving. Figures have been rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g., 1.4 grams becomes 1 gram). We hope you … Read more
The diabetic exchange diet is the American Diabetes Association’s gold standard for diabetic eating. What is it really all about? Where can I find a food list or chart for the diabetic exchange diet? How does it work? Let’s take a look. Curiously, many of the resources describing the diet on the American Diabetes Association … Read more
What is the link between diabetes and stevia? Interestingly enough, stevia is a natural sweetener that doesn’t raise your blood sugar. Now, if you’re like me, this concept seems incredible to me, even a little unbelievable. Yet, this natural plant has not been without controversy, I would argue unfairly. However, before we get to the … Read more
Our massive diabetic exchange lists make following your diet easy! Don’t guess at exchange values or waste time calculating them yourself. Our food exchange lists are easy to follow include the most popular foods around. As you know, there are six categories of foods in the traditional diabetes food pyramid. We have organized our list … Read more
Find out the best diabetes cookbooks. With literally thousands of choices, which cookbook is the BEST for you? I have reviewed some of the more popular choices, as well as some of my favorites. Whether you are looking for the best Mediterranean Diet cookbook, South Beach Diet cookbook or one that follows the American Diabetes … Read more
Confused? Our diabetic exchange chart helps you make sense of how much you should eat on the exchange diet. We make it simple and clear to understand. As you know, each person will usually have a different exchange diet plan that has been determined by their doctor or nutritionist. Each plan is based on the … Read more