Jam Using Splenda®
I have always made plum jam each summer. My husband has diabetes. Is there a recipe for jam or jelly using Splenda?
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By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
By: Janine Freeman, RD, LD, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Low Carb for Glucose Control?
Since carbs turn to sugar, why shouldn’t people with diabetes eat a low carb diet to keep their blood sugar from increasing so much after meals?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Low Carbohydrate Diet
Have you read the book The Carbohydrate Addict's Health Heart Program by Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller and Dr Fredrick J. Vagnini? It's a about cutting carbohydrate cravings, insulin, and insulin resistance by following their eating program. I read it and it sounds like a great alternative to the more strict diabetic eating program but I want to find out if any professionals would recommend trying it. I am a newly diagnosed diabetic. My doctor says he wants to give me 2 months to get my blood
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Low Carbohydrate Diet Controversy
I have type 2 diabetes diagnosed 3 months ago, I have gone to 3 of the classes at the hospital. The dietitian told me I was to have 225 grams of carbs in a day evenly spread out through the day, but the only way I can keep my blood sugar down in normal range is to consume only 100-125 grams a day. I'm not on any meds—diet and exercise control only. My question is: by lowering my carb intake am I taking any chances of any other medical problems? Also when first diagnosed, my weight was 279 pou...
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Net Carbs
I have had diabetes for 37 years and I do count my carbs. The new NET CARB craze has an effect on diabetic food exchanges. The formula says: Take total carbs (in grams), minus fiber, minus sugar alcohol = NET CARBS. I took a Carb Solution bar that says NET CARBS 3G. However, the bar breakdown is: Fat: 13g, Total Carbs: 15g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g, Protein 21g. If you subtract the fiber & sugars, you get 13g, not 3g. Why is this formula not working?? Also, does this formula work on all foods or ...
By: Janine Freeman, RD, LD, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
New Year's Resolutions
I have type 2 diabetes and know that I should lose weight and exercise more. Every year my number one New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight. I usually start a diet and get back to exercising, but I get frustrated when I don’t lose enough weight and end up giving it up. Is there anything that can help me stay with the program this time?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 01.25.2010
Posted: 01.25.2010
Nutrition Advice
Can you provide me with some nutrition recommendations for a diabetic diet? I am newly diagnosed and am afraid to eat anything!
By: Janine Freeman, RD, LD, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Pizza
I love pizza and recently was diagnosed with diabetes. I’ve been told that I shouldn’t eat pizza because I have diabetes. Is this true? Do I have to give up my favorite food?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Prepared Ready-to-Eat Meals
I hate to cook, and I work long hours. I am so tired of frozen food entrees! Are there services that provide easy to prepare meals for people with diabetes?
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009
Posted: 04.01.2009
Recipe Resources
Do you have any recipes for people with diabetes? I have so much difficulty figuring out what to cook.
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