Vegetables & Pre-Diabetes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I was just diagnosed with pre-diabetes.  The nurse told me to eat lots of vegetables.  Could you tell me what “lots of vegetables” means and what type of vegetables to consume?  Also, how should I prepare them? Answer: Vegetables can be classified into two different categories – [...]

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Diabetes & Potluck

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I attend a monthly book club with friends that includes a dinner potluck in which everyone contributes a dish.  I have type 2 diabetes and I struggle with what to eat at the potluck.  Could you offer me some tips? Answer:  Potlucks and other get together’s may [...]

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Breakfast Trouble

Here is a question I recently received at FOODPICKER.org I have type 2 diabetes and am having trouble with breakfast.  It seems so many breakfast foods are high in carbs.  Could you give me some breakfast ideas that are diabetic friendly? Answer:  Many ready-to-eat breakfast items such as cereals and breads are high in carbohydrate.  When [...]

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Sugarless Candy

Below is a question I received from FOODPICKER.org My doctor recently diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes.  I know it is important to watch my sugar intake.  Is sugarless candy really sugarless? Answer: Yes, sugarless candy is really sugarless, however sugar is not the only thing that raises your blood sugars.  Any items with carbohydrates will cause [...]

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Daily Carbohydrates

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last month.  I’m having difficulty understanding how many carbs and sugar I can have each day.  I’m finding that nearly everything contains carbs and sugar!  Can you help me with this? Answer: It can be difficult understanding how carbs and [...]

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