Diabetes Articles

Sweet as Sugar Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted softened butter, 1 cup SPLENDA sugar blend, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, teaspoon of salt.

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy gradually adding in SPLENDA beating well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Gradually add flour mixture SPLENDA mixture, beating [...]

Deliciously Simple Applesauce

Ingredients: 3 pounds of cored and chopped apples, 3 cups of water, cup SPLENDA No Cal Sweetener, granulated, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Directions: In a large saucepan just barely cover apples with water then simmer over medium-low heat till they are tender about 15 to 20 minutes, chop apple mix [...]

Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix

Ingredients: 3 cups Shreddies, 2 cups Cherios, 2 cups reduced-fat pretzels, 1 cup oyster crackers, 1 cup dry roasted peanuts, 1 egg white, 1/2 cup SPLENDA, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, tsp ground red pepper. Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, mix first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, beat egg white until it [...]

Pita Chip Nachos

Ingredients: Six 6-inch low carb count pita breads, olive oil cooking spray, large non-stick cooking sheet.Directions: Cut each pita bread in half then cut each half into 3 triangles, separate the two layers of each triangle creating 12 triangles of pita bread, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lay single layer of all the [...]

What are the effects of alcohol and recreational drugs on diabetes and a diabetic?

Well they all have an effect on blood glucose levels. Research had been done into and proved that drugs such as cocaine and even marijuana can defiantly raise blood glucose levels. Alcohol is also a very serious threat to anyone with diabetes. Although it is difficult to gauge the effects from person to person and [...]

Is there a specific diet that may lesson the chances of a person developing diabetes?

It is believed the most often recommended by health care professionals and dieticians when treating someone with diabetes mellitus is one that is high in soluble fiber while low in fat, especially saturated fats. If a patient has a high glycemic index he should be encouraged to use a diet that reduces their intake of [...]

ABCs of Healthy Eating for a Diabetes

A- represents A1c or hemoglobin A1c test which is used to measure blood sugar over the past 3 monthsB- us fir blood pressureC- is for cholesterolThe goal of a diabetes eating regime should be to ensure that all three are kept at normal levels.
The ultimate goal for a diabetic diet is to maintain blood sugar [...]

Food guide

Grains and Starches: As breads are major source of carbohydrates choose whole grain when possible. Whole grain breads supply more complex carbs and are slower in breaking down so reducing sudden influxes of sugar. 6 to 8 servings a day is recommended spread over 5 to 6 meals. One slice of bread or cup [...]

If left untreated or treatment and medical advice is ignored, what can happen to a diabetic?

The most serious long term effects of diabetes occur when patients let their glucose remain at elevated levels for long periods of time. Early detection can reduce some of the long term effects if treated properly and patient follows a regime of healthy life style, including proper diet, exercise, medications as prescribed and monitoring of [...]