Reading a Nutrition Label – Highlights for People with Diabetes.
❶ Nutrition information shown is for the serving size that’s listed. However, the serving on the label may not be the same as the serving size in your meal plan, so you may need to make adjustments —multiplying or dividing nutritional information by 2 for example—if...What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition in which, due to defects in insulin production or insulin utilization, the body is unable to turn the glucose from food into energy, thereby causing high levels of glucose (sugar) to build up in the bloodstream. It can often go undiagnosed...
Diabetes ABCs.
Known as “the ABCs”, understanding your A1C, Blood pressure and Cholesterol numbers can help you determine the success of your overall management regimen. Elevated levels can serve as early warning signs so that corrective action may be taken before irreversible harm...