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Spotting hidden sugars
On January 12, 2022 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness
Managing sugar and carb consumption is an important part of living with diabetes. However, sometimes it’s not obvious how much sugar is in the food we eat. Here are some of the ways to spot “hidden” sugars. Sugar by another name Whether it’s used to make a food product or added to make food
Tips for Enjoying Family, Food And Fun
On December 14, 2017 In Health and Wellness
There is something magical about this time of year that always makes me look forward to the holidays. I’m not sure if it’s all the festivities, the excitement to see friends and family or maybe even just the time off work, but there is something I absolutely love. But, I’ll be the first to
10 Tips For Grocery Shopping With Diabetes
On January 19, 2016 In Featured Posts
What’s the best way to navigate and make healthy choices in the grocery store that’ll help you better manage your diabetes? Medtronic Diabetes Senior Diabetes Clinical Manager, Stacey Rhea, RD, LDN, CDE, shares her top 10 grocery shopping tips for keeping your home stocked with the healthy foods you need to stick to your
Carbohydrate Counts For Thanksgiving Food Staples
On November 16, 2015 In Education and Information
When you look at the list of holidays in the U.S., there is one holiday in particular that revolves around food and sitting around a table with many people you love – Thanksgiving. The good news about Thanksgiving meals is it often involves some well-known “staples”. I highly recommend researching carb counts in popular