Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a scary thing.Statistically, people with diabetes are at an increased risk for many different complications. Looking at just the numbers, its normal to be alarmed whether you have had diabetes for many years or you've recently being diagnosed. Since February is heart health month I will address .....

January is national eye care month, so there’s no better time to talk about eye care tips and how to protect your eyes from diseases and declining eyesight. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Nearly 40 to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. What is glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy?.....

Some people will not recognize any symptoms before being diagnosed with diabetes. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your health before being diagnosed with a condition. It’s much easier to prevent something then to heal it, but definitely not impossible.The symptoms associated with Type I diabetes are more extreme with Type 2. Type I is almost always diagnosed because of the symptoms and often the person is hospitalized because .....

Experiencing a hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) reaction can be a cause for concern in itself, but it can also be a sign of more serious things to come. The result of excess insulin secreted into the bloodstream, hypoglycemia causes blood sugar levels to drop dramatically and is often the result of a diet containing refined sugars and starches. Over time this can stress out the pancreas and cause insulin production to cease, as in the case for type I diabetes, or cause your body to b .....

There are many approaches you can take when dealing with your diabetes treatment plan. A type I diabetic must be on insulin, a type II diabetic may be able to control or reverse their diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes. Both conditions can benefit from adding herbs or spices that can help stabilize or lower blood sugar levels.  Remember it’s always a good idea to talk with y .....

Finding great tasting, low carbohydrate snacks can be a challenge sometimes. Being a type 1 diabetic myself, I know how hard it is to find snacks that don’t increase my blood sugar much and do not require me to take insulin.Here are some ideas for good, nutritious snacks that won’t increase your blood sugar and are good for both type 1 and 2 diabetics and anyone else looking to improve their health by balancing their blood sugar......

If you’ve been diagnosed with any type of diabetes, you are usually taught to eat a specific way.  The way diabetics are encouraged to eat is to try and minimize the blood sugar spikes that occur throughout the day. But why wait until you have diabetes to follow these rules? Taking preventative measures now will greatly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eating like a diabetic is a great .....

There are many benefits to balancing your blood sugar. When your blood sugar is on a roller coaster ride all day, so is your mood. Ever wonder why you get irritable and frustrated when you skip a meal? Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is the reason behind this and something you want to try and avoid.Daily consumption of refined carbohydrates, alcohol, poor diet and skipping meals contribute to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Not only do imbalanced blood sugars affect your physical health which pu .....

Food and eating can be a stressful thing when you have diabetes. If you're living with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, meal times can be a cause of stress; but what about to drink? Another source of worry is what to drink when you have diabetes. If you're controlling your diabetes and blood sugar by diet and exercise or with medications and insulin, you still need to be cautious of the food and drinks that enter .....

Susanna has a passion for nutrition and great tasting food.  As a type 1 diabetic herself, Susanna is deeply aware first hand how important the right foods are to our diets. Learning to live with diabetes after being diagnosed at the age of 28 grew Susanna’s passion for nutrition. Her journey into the field of holistic nutrition has not only helped her manage her diabetes, it has also inspired her to help others manage their health through nutrition as well.Finding foods to match a client's needs is somethin .....