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Q&A: What is a safe amount of sugar for someone with Type 2 Diabetes?

Question by Madeline S.
Posted on April 16, 2010
My dad has Type 2 diabetes and some doctors have advised him to stay away from sugars all together, while some have told him he can have SOME, but keep… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Am I hypoglycemic?

Question by Anonymous
Posted on April 06, 2010
I am sometimes really shaky first thing in the morning and then periodically throughout the day. Do you think I am hypoglycemic? How should I treat this? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: How many calories do I use per day?

Question by Jenny K.
Posted on March 26, 2010
I'm trying to figure out how many calories my body uses in a day so that I can reduce my caloric intake to lose weight. It’s all very confusing with… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Regulating Blood Sugar with Gestational Diabetes

Question by Jamie W.
Posted on March 11, 2010
I'm 30 weeks preggo w/gestational diabetes... how can I learn to keep my sugar regulated w/o feeling like I’m eating all the time? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Brain Foods

Question by Anonymous
Posted on March 08, 2010
I am getting ready to study for the bar exam. I wondered if there are any “brain” foods that will help me concentrate during this time? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Stabilizing Weight with Cancer

Question by Anonymous
Posted on February 10, 2010
My mom has cancer and has progressively been losing weight. What can I feed her to help stop this process and help stabilize her weight? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Menu Planning and Grocery Shopping

Question by Anonymous
Posted on January 21, 2010
I know how to count my carbohydrates and have fairly good blood sugar control, but my main problem comes with menu planning. Quite frankly, I do not like grocery shopping… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Does Diet Soda Cause Weight Gain?

Question by Tracey (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on December 31, 2009
My husband was telling me that drinking diet soda causes weight gain. Is this true? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Gall Bladder Diet

Question by Anonymous
Posted on December 27, 2009
I have recently had my gall bladder out. My doctor said that I needed to follow a low fat diet. I am kind of confused as to what I am… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Do Ripe Bananas Have More Calories than Unripe?

Question by Anonymous
Posted on December 21, 2009
Question: I was wondering if ripe bananas have more calories than unripe bananas? Ripe bananas are much sweeter and seem like they would have more calories. Read Full Q&A

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