Onions and Diabetes: Surprising Health Benefits

Onions and Diabetes: Surprising Health Benefits

Introduction How many people would have thought that eating onions could help lower blood sugar levels? It’s true! Onions have a lot more to offer than just adding flavor to our dishes. They have numerous health benefits, especially for people managing diabetes. Let’s dive into the world of onions and see how they can be…

Top 3 Low-Carb Alternatives to Grits for Diabetics
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Top 3 Low-Carb Alternatives to Grits for Diabetics

Can diabetics eat grits? Typically made from dried, ground corn, cooked with hot water, milk, or broth, Grits are a beloved Southern dish, enjoyed by many for their creamy texture and comforting flavor.  As grits are made from corn, they are high in carbs. For people with diabetes, eating large amounts of carbs can cause…

Low Carb Diet: Complete Guide in 2024 [Latest and Updated]

Low Carb Diet: Complete Guide in 2024 [Latest and Updated]

The low-carb diet is defined by the UK Diabetes Organization as a diet where there is a reduction in the consumption of carbohydrates in the diet, ingesting less than 130 g of carbohydrates per day, this contributes to the organism approximately 26% energy. The rest of the calories should be provided by the consumption of good fats…

Prediabetes Diet: Allowed and Prohibited foods

Prediabetes Diet: Allowed and Prohibited foods

The prediabetic diet should include foods rich in fiber, such as peeled and peeled fruits, vegetables, whole foods and legumes, as well as foods rich in protein and “good” fats, such as olive oil, nuts and avocado. This type of food helps regulate blood sugar, preventing the subsequent development of diabetes mellitus, since in some…

Diabetes: Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetes: Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetes, scientifically known as diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disease characterized by increased blood sugar/glucose levels, which can cause damage to various organs. There are four main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and prediabetes. The main cause of diabetes is poor diet, especially due to excessive consumption of industrialized…

12 symptoms of childhood diabetes (and how to diagnose)

12 symptoms of childhood diabetes (and how to diagnose)

Symptoms of diabetes in children include drinking a lot of water, urinating several times a day, getting tired quickly or being very hungry, as well as behavioral changes such as irritability. These symptoms can vary depending on the type of diabetes the child has, which can be type 1 diabetes, caused by the decrease or…

Diabetic Neuropathy: What it is, Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetic Neuropathy: What it is, Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetic neuropathy is one of the main complications of diabetes, characterized by the progressive degeneration of the nerves, which can reduce sensitivity or cause pain in various parts of the body, being most common in the extremities such as the hands or feet. This condition is more common in people who do not comply with…

Diabetic foot: What it is, Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetic foot: What it is, Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetic foot is one of the main complications of diabetes that occurs when the person has diabetic neuropathy, so the person does not feel when a wound, ulcers and other injuries occur on the feet. Due to diabetes, these wounds take longer to heal than normal, so they can cause recurring infections, increasing the risk…