Low Carb and No Sugar Diet??

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and a friend told me I should eat low carb and no sugar.  What is considered to be low carb and low sugar in specific numbers? Answer:  A diagnosis of pre-diabetes means that your blood sugars are elevated, but not high [...]

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Cravings

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I am very new to the diabetes lifestyle.  I have started working out and so far have dropped 8 pounds (I have about 100 pounds still to lose).  I am excited about the weight loss so far, but I am scared that I won’t drop the weight [...]

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Sugar in Fruit

Here is a question I recently received at FOODPICKER.org I have pre-diabetes and am trying to learn about carbohydrate and sugar.  Does the sugar in fruit count as sugar? Answer: Fruits play an important role in your diet providing many vitamins, minerals, and fiber.  They contain a type of sugar we refer to as fructose.  Like other carbohydrate [...]

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Bars and Shakes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I was diagnosed with diabetes a few months ago.  I’m wondering about those bars and shakes I see advertised for people with diabetes.  Are they good to use?  Sometimes I’m out and need a snack or quick lunch. Answer:  This is a great question!  There are many [...]

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