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People With Diabetes Can Eat Everything, Really?

The idea that today people with diabetes can eat everything is supposed to be a liberating philosophy – and certainly, compared to the restricted diets of the past, it is. I’m grateful for faster acting insulins, blood glucose meters and continuous glucose monitoring systems.

Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Leads A Woman to Lose 100 Pounds and Make Lasting Changes – Part 2

"To go on a liquid weight loss plan and closely monitor the amount of food that you eat really requires a lot of focus on yourself, a very conscious effort… It can feel like a very selfish act if you're not used to doing that.” In the health changes she has made, Maura has had to carefully think about “who is supportive of that type of change.”

Type 2 diabetes diagnosis and weight loss - Before and After

Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Leads A Woman to Lose 100 Pounds and Make Lasting Changes

She described her diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes, decision to join a clinic-based weight loss program, and gradual incorporation of new activities and attitudes into her life. I was struck by the thoughtfulness of her approach, honesty about her relationship to her body and health, and persistence at re-shaping her habits and thinking.

Winter Greens Soup, Winter Soup Round-Up, and Vitamix Giveaway

In the cold, dark winter months, this winter greens soup recipe makes an excellent, low carb meal. And what better way to make it than in a brand new Vitamix? Be sure to enter the raffle for a chance to win a Vitamix 5200!

Vitamix 5200 Giveaway: Less Fast Food, More Home Cooking

Vitamix has teamed up with ASweetLife and the Diabetes Media Foundation to encourage people with diabetes to cook at home more often. Less fast…

The Amazing Health Benefits of Cranberries

An Irish rock band from the 90s, a festive decoration at Christmastime, a ruby red fruit that has amazing health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. When considering the latter, cranberries definitely do not get the credit they deserve. To clarify, I’m talking about cranberries in their natural form...

The Best Diabetes Articles of 2013

As 2013 comes to an end, we're taking a look back at our best diabetes articles of the year. From science and technology to personal essays to op-ed, we're been overwhelmed with the quality of our writers' work. We hope you've enjoyed reading as much as we've enjoyed publishing.

20 Holiday Low Carb Cookie Recipes

‘Tis the season for holiday cookies and we all know how hard it is to resist the carb-laden, sugar-filled treats of the traditional cookie plate. Thankfully, many talented bloggers have been hard at work this season, creating some amazing low carb goodies that won’t cause a glucose spike.

Holiday Season Eating Tips for People with Diabetes

Winter is a season of holiday celebrations, football playoffs, and other occasions when family and friends get together over meals and snacks. For people diabetes, it can be a challenge to stick to a meal plan. Mouth-watering options such as honey-baked ham, buttery mashed potatoes...

5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Broccoli

Broccoli can be eaten raw, steamed, grilled, cooked on its own, or with other foods. And did you know that it’s also a great food choice for people with diabetes? Here’s a list of reasons why...