We all know diet is particularly important when you have diabetes because foods affect our blood sugar levels. But many beverages will do the same, so it’s also important to keep track of what you drink throughout the day. Here’s a look at the best drinks to have with your diabetes diet, as well as the beverages to avoid whenever possible.
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Diabetes and nausea – is there a relationship?
Everyone experiences nausea at some time. It is a feeling of queasiness or discomfort in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit.
Carbohydrate content of foods (includes printable chart)
Carbohydrates are an important part of your nutrition plan, because they are one of the body’s main sources of energy. Carbohydrates also have the greatest effect on your blood sugar.
Prediabetes menu plan
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, you may be wondering if there is a special diet that you should follow. People with prediabetes don’t need any special foods different than anyone else. The most important thing you can do is eat healthy foods and plan your weekly meals accordingly.
Eating healthy to prevent diabetes complications
Having diabetes can mean having a greater risk for heart disease and high blood pressure, kidney disease, eye problems and nerve damage than people without diabetes.
Top 10 Canadian vegetables for your diabetes diet
We’ve heard about the importance of eating vegetables as part of a healthy diet. But did you know there are some key Canadian-grown vegetables that are particularly beneficial when you have diabetes?
