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Is Pineapple good for Diabetics?
For individuals living with diabetes, fruit choices can be a frustrating source of confusion. Pineapple is one of the sweetest fruits, but is it a safe snack for diabetics? In this article, we’ll explore the carb content, glycemic index, benefits, and considerations of pineapple for diabetics. We’ll also provide tips on how to enjoy pineapple […]
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Prediabetes Diet - 9 Ways to Stay on Track
Do you have prediabetes, or know someone who does? It’s incredibly important to have an appropriate diet to manage the condition. Thankfully, having a prediabetes diet doesn’t mean sacrificing delicious food. It just means learning which types of food are best to eat and why. In this article, I will cover 9 tips for staying […]
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HOW TO LOSE 3 POUNDS A WEEK
Are you looking to lose weight? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with their weight every day. But the good news is that there are plenty of ways to lose weight safely and effectively. In this blog post, I’ll share with you some of the best tips for losing weight quickly and […]
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Diabetic Rice Alternatives & Rice Substitutes For Diabetics.
4 Diabetic Rice Substitutes I love & Eat Regularly. My biggest dilemma with my diabetic patients especially the ones of Asian and Hispanic origin patients is rice. They sometimes confess and sometimes they simply lie but I know all love and eat rice. Today I am going to tell you some rice alternatives or rice […]
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Best Milk Alternatives for Diabetics.!
Which Milks to Avoid and My Top Picks! Today, I’m going to review all the milk alternatives that are either the best milk alternatives or healthiest milks. I will give you my professional opinion on which to use and which to avoid as a diabetic. Keep reading to the end because I’m going to tell […]
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What causes diabetes?
What causes diabetes is an extremely common question. As you know there are many different types of diabetes. The most commonly known type of diabetes is type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Although they both result in high blood sugars, which causes type 1 diabetes versus type 2 diabetes is totally different. In this […]
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The Best Diabetic diet! Mediterranean Diet!
Hey guys! I am Dr. Ahmet Ergin. I am a physician, endocrinologist, and diabetes education, specialist. Finally, I am talking about the Mediterranean diet because you asked for it. I am telling you this diet is the best diabetic diet, even better than the keto diet. This article will help control your diabetes and help […]
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Carbohydrates Diabetics Can Eat and Carb Alternatives
1. How much pasta can a diabetic eat? What are past alternatives diabetics can eat? Diabetic should stay away from pasta however there are alternatives such as Shirataki Noodles. You love pasta, right? But some of our favorite comfort foods are detrimental to a diabetic approved diet. My favorite alternative to standard pasta is “Shirataki […]
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Intermittent Fasting for Type 2 Diabetes | Sugar MDs
What is intermittent fasting and what it is not? Intermittent fasting is fasting a long time, typically is 16 to 20 hours a day. Some people prefer fasting for a shorter time such as 8 to 12 hours but that’s not necessarily the same as 16 hours of fasting when it comes to health benefits. […]
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Diabetic Diet, carbs and how to eat right for diabetes type 2
In today’s article, we are going to talk about type 2 diabetes, carbohydrates(carbs), and diet. My patients constantly ask “what should I eat for my diabetes”, “How much carbohydrates/carbs should I eat in my diet for type 2 diabetes?”, “Which starches are good your diabetes?”I am going to go over the best diabetic diet and […]
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Diabetic medications & Herbs that Help With Weight Loss
My patients with diabetes at their initial presentation, commonly complain about excessive weight gain and not being able to lose weight. If you feel you are one of those patients, this article is definitely for you. In this article, we are going to answer several questions. The main questions are: What causes weight gain with […]
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Diabetes During Holidays
Yummy carbohydrates to think about when you have diabetes during holidays.. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa food is undoubtedly the star of the celebration. This special time of the year is filled with joy, traditions, family, friends and calories too. How do your holiday favorites stack up? Should diabetes hold you back from […]
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Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes – Is Keto Good for Diabetics?
How Does Ketosis and Keto Diet Work? Ketosis and keto diets are interesting topics in the media when it comes to dieting and losing weight. Understanding how Ketosis or Keto diet works will help to consider this analogy that will show you how your body loses weight and burns more fat. Take, for instance, […]
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What are carbohydrates?
What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients in our diet, along with protein and fat. Carbohydrates is a term that includes sugar, fruits, vegetables, fibers, and legumes. They are the main source of energy for our body. While there are many divisions of carbohydrates, the diet benefits mostly come from a certain subset. So […]
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What is the best diabetic diet?
The Mediterranean diet is the best diabetic diet! Yes, it was proven in studies to improve glycemic control. The Mediterranean diet was compared with other diets such as low fat, nonrestricted calorie, low carbohydrate, high carbohydrate, usual diet. In one of those studies patients who were on the Mediterranean diet were much less likely to […]