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How Much Carbohydrate In A Meal Is Too Much?

Published on May 22, 2010 By Beverleigh Piepers RN

This is a question that is asked frequently by diabetics. The answer is: It depends. If you’re a diabetic that is only 5’1” tall, then 30 grams carbohydrate a meal can help you gain a little better blood sugar control in many cases. But if you’re 6’1” tall, then 45-60 grams per meal may be [...]

Type 2 Diabetes – The Facts in a Nutshell!

Published on December 27, 2009 By Beverleigh Piepers RN

Insulin is a natural chemical that our body uses to convert the sugar that our blood absorbs during the digestive process, into the energy that our body cells need in order to function properly. Type 2 diabetes is a reaction to the abnormally high levels of sugar in our blood that accumulate when our natural [...]

I’m a New Diabetic … What About Fruit?

Published on December 14, 2009 By Beverleigh Piepers RN

Today’s article comes in the form of a question from one of my readers. “Hello. Thanks for all the great work you’ve been doing to educate us on diabetes. It’s wonderful and I have learned a lot! My question is about fruit. Now I have been so diligent about removing all the sugar and processed [...]