diabetic living


Vitamin C & Diabetes

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD
Posted on August 21, 2008
Could the green peppers on your salad or the spinach on your sandwich help reduce your risk of diabetes? A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine… Read Full Article

Q&A: Can Splenda Make Your Glucose Go Up?

Question by Sweeteater (Little Neck, NY)
Posted on August 07, 2008
Can the sugar substitute Splenda/sucralose make your glucose count go up? How does this compare to Nutrasweet/aspartame and Sweet n Low/saccharin? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Question by Duke (Michigan)
Posted on July 25, 2008
I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 is in my family but I am sure I can control mine with diet and exercise. Can you recommend how… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Nutrition Facts: Where to Look First

Question by Karla (Florida)
Posted on July 22, 2008
I know that dietary fiber is good. But what is more important when looking at nutritional information, dietary fiber or calories and fat content? I was comparing 2 oatmeals and… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: How Much Sucralose is Safe for an Infant?

Question by ninajones (Arizona)
Posted on March 17, 2008
How much sucralose is safe for an infant or toddler to consume? Does it just stay in the gut or is it absorbed into the bloodstream, affecting the kidneys and… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Can I drink Old Orchard juices without adding extra sugar to my diet?

Question by Native (California)
Posted on September 05, 2007
Hi Amy, I just learned that I am borderline Diabetic. Can I make Old Orchard juices part of my daily routine, without adding extra sugars? Read Full Q&A

Diabetes and Diet

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD
Posted on June 04, 2007
Eating a healthy diet and having an active lifestyle are very important to disease prevention. Heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes can be prevented if the right steps are… Read Full Article

Q&A: How can I change my diet to prevent the onset of diabetes?

Question by ypayne (Lindenwold, NJ)
Posted on March 08, 2007
I am a African American female, 43 years young and had my fourth baby six months ago. I developed gestational diabetes with each pregnancy. Recently, my family Dr. stated to… Read Full Q&A

Diabetes and Exercise

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on March 06, 2007
Exercise is an important part of any diabetes treatment program. However, if you are a diabetic it is important that you do a couple of things before getting started.… Read Full Article