Diabetes & Salad Dressing

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org: I’ve been trying to increase my salad intake and am not sure about what type of dressing to choose.  Could you give me some suggestions for salad dressings that are acceptable for someone with diabetes? Answer:  Increasing your salad intake is a great way to get your [...]

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Vegetable Juice and Diabetes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org: I have heard I should avoid fruit juice since I have diabetes.  What about vegetable juices?  Can I have tomato juice and other vegetable juices? Answer:  In general, fresh, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables are a better choice compared to drinking a juice beverage.  Vegetable juices [...]

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Diabetes & Milk Substitutes

Here is a question that I recently received from FOODPICKER.org: I have type 2 diabetes and cannot tolerate milk.  What may I substitute for my recommended two milk servings per day?  Would I substitute a carbohydrate or a protein? Answer:  What you substitute for milk depends on the reason you can not tolerate milk – is [...]

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Diabetes & New Year’s Celebration

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and my wife has pre-diabetes.  New Year’s Eve we always have a large celebration with cocktails and lots of food.  We are growing weary of the party this year given my new diagnosis.  Any tips on how we can still [...]

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Holiday Sweets & Diabetes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I have diabetes and this time of year is the toughest for me.  It seems holiday treats/sweets are everywhere tempting me!  Is it ok to indulge a little?  If not, how can I build up enough will power to avoid holiday sweets? Answer:  The motto I like [...]

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Diet and Weight Loss

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org My doctor has diagnosed me with diabetes and has told me to lose weight.  I have heard about high protein diets, low fat/high carb diets, and many others.  I want a sound diet instead of a fad.  What type of diet is best given my situation? Answer: [...]

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Dining Out & Diabetes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I have type 2 diabetes and love Mexican food.  Could you give me some tips on what to order at my favorite Mexican restaurant? Answer:  When dining out,  it is important to pay attention to portion sizes and cooking methods, and also ask how items are prepared.  Here are some [...]

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Are All Breads Created Equally?

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org My husband has diabetes and we always eat whole wheat bread but wanted something different for a change.  Is rye bread or sourdough bread as good of an option as whole wheat? Answer:  It is important to know that all breads are not created equally.  When determining [...]

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Blood Sugar Levels

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I have diabetes and my blood sugar is all over the map.  Could you please tell me the ideal blood sugar level? Answer:  The ideal blood sugar level depends on when you are testing, such as before or after you eat.  Readings may be ‘all over the [...]

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Popcorn & Diabetes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I have pre-diabetes and enjoy having an afternoon snack.  Is microwave popcorn ok for me to have? Answer:  Popcorn can be a good choice for an afternoon snack since it is lower in calories and fat and contains some fiber.  When choosing what variety to eat, choose [...]

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