Understanding Diabetes

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Diabetes is all about blood sugar, and if you’re going to manage this serious condition effectively, knowing everything about blood sugar is a good place to start.

No doubt you know that diabetes has something to do with “blood sugar” or, more correctly, blood glucose. I mean, we talk about it all the time. But do you really understand why there’s sugar in your blood in the first place, how it got there, how much there should or shouldn’t be, and why all of a sudden you’re responsible for this? OK… Pull up your pants legs, and let’s wade in. This is fundamental knowledge we all need to understand as we face diabetes.

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As a nutrition and diabetes professional AND a person with 50+ years of successful personal diabetes management experience, I am a little miffed at inaccurate diabetes management information. And, it’s everywhere. One YouTube channel constantly pits one food against another, checking blood glucose levels (at an inappropriate after-eating interval) to draw unfounded conclusions – like maybe people with diabetes shouldn’t eat fruit. I felt a need to debunk that ridiculous idea.

I’ve seen a series of videos on YouTube about what foods spike your blood sugar, but there is a lot more to the story than what is being portrayed. Unfortunately, they don’t share the science or the research and are just throwing info out that you may “want to hear.” Science gives us the answers. So in today’s video, I’m going to dispel the myths or things you may be hearing. Is it Fact or fiction?

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Managing diabetes is not easy, but it is essential for long-term health. Here are 3 easy tips for managing blood sugar.

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Snacking is natural, and diabetes doesn’t necessarily change that. Sometimes, with diabetes snacking is an emergency treatment. So, how do we choose the best snack? Let your blood sugar level be your guide.

Hi there, I’m Toby Smithson, registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with DiabetesEveryDay. Let’s talk snacks today, and please remember to sign up for my newsletter, so you never miss out on great tips and recipes.

For a high blood sugar reading we drink water, right? So, does drinking water everyday help manage blood sugar levels?

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