HowToDiabetic's Blog Posts Tagged 'management' (5)

The Benefits of Coconut Oil

As a Diabetic, I know the importance of including good fats in my diet as well as minimizing the bad. That being said, there is one fat in particular that not only doesn’t contribute to diabetes, but it helps regulate blood sugar levels, thus lessening the disease’s effects. The oil I speak of is known as coconut oil. How…

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Added by HowToDiabetic on October 4, 2011 at 9:23am — 9 Comments

Nutritional Tip #5: Keep Your Home a Diabetic-Friendly Environment

 

This is a simple nutritional tip whose importance often gets overlooked by many Diabetics – especially those in the early stages of their diagnosis. It begins at the grocery store when you are cruising down the aisles looking to stock up on some good eats. You may already have an idea of what you want…

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Added by HowToDiabetic on September 26, 2011 at 8:09am — 2 Comments

The Importance of Exercise

Exercise ranks as the second most important component (next to nutrition) towards achieving effective Diabetes management. Studies show that by excluding exercise from your daily routine, those without Diabetes are much more likely to develop it, while Diabetics are less likely to achieve adequate Hemoglobin A1c levels and remain in good control. To help curb the effects of a sedentary lifestyle I have compiled three essential exercise variables to keep in mind when planning future…

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Added by HowToDiabetic on September 20, 2011 at 11:40pm — No Comments

Nutritional Tip #3: Regulate Your Eating Habits

Establishing a healthy, balanced diet is one of the key factors for achieving successful Diabetes management. In fact, just doing that alone would put a smile on the face of any Diabetic’s dietician. However, that smile certainly wouldn’t last long if you revealed that you have irregular eating habits because for Diabetics,…

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Added by HowToDiabetic on September 11, 2011 at 10:32pm — 6 Comments

Nutritional Tip #2: Make Water Your Best Friend



Although water should be a staple in everyone's diet, it's even more important for successful Diabetes management. Find out why here --> Nutritional Tip #2: Make Water Your Best…

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Added by HowToDiabetic on September 7, 2011 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

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