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If you travel:

- Bring snacks, cut vegetables and foods that you like, that are easily available and you can eat at any time in the event of delayed departure time or you have travel delays, for example.

- For the same reason, always take more medicine than normally would take, if you need more. And once you reach your destination, do not forget to check your blood sugar daily.

- During the holidays, the suggestions with meals to manage diabetes are similar to those of the party. Do not deprive yourself of everything but do not try everything, pick a single meal which is not allowed and healthy choices. And do not overdo the size of each serving as a reference, think that should not be larger than your fist closed. Read the rest of this entry »

Before going to a party:

- Do not avoid all meals of the day to get even at night. There is nothing worse than that to your body! That’s not healthy for anyone, but if you have diabetes, can be worse because your body needs food every few hours, like drugs, is part of your treatment. So that day eat well, healthy. Even if you want you can eat a “snack” or snack allowed before going to get less hungry. So avoid eating all that you have before you.

- If you are the host, however, you have solved half the problem. The allowed foods are healthy for you to others. And they can be tasty and original. Looking for delicious recipes and decreases carbohydrates (refined sugar, table sugar) and fats into what you will offer. Surely someone will thank you, do you think the guests will not be anyone who is taking care to avoid those extra kilos or pounds, or some other person with diabetes? Read the rest of this entry »

If you are already lamenting because the party tonight can not eat this or that because you have diabetes, stop complaining and get to work. Who says you have diabetes then you can not eat anything tasty?

Of course not, you will want abalances on a plate of junk food, but there are a variety of healthy foods you can include in your diet, and if you know you will crave sweets and desserts, for example, recalls the important to moderate the amount. This end of the year, you should also keep diabetes under control.

During the last week of the year, surely you are preparing to celebrate the new year in the company of your family and friends. If you have diabetes, you know that this time poses challenges for your condition: the abundance of delicious food can make you fall into temptation to do a little more difficult to manage diabetes. Read the rest of this entry »

Fructose is one type of sugar found in fruits. Unlike glucose immediately absorbed by the body (which causes a rapid rise in blood glucose), fructose does not cause as pronounced elevations. Fruits rich in fructose does not require insulin to metabolize (for the body to assimilate), so that people with insulin resistance can eat. In addition, fructose has a glycemic index of 19 compared with glucose (which is equal to 100) or table sugar (sucrose is 60).

Given the above, fructose rich fruits (like apples, pears, guavas and mangoes) do not cause elevation of blood sugar as high as those containing more glucose (bananas, dates, melons, pineapples (pineapple), grapes and oranges). Not that the latter can not eat, you just need to be more careful with the portions. While you should always pay attention to the portion at all. Read the rest of this entry »

Counting the fiber

Which provide more fiber content, and therefore, the most delay absorption of glucose are usually fruits that can be eaten with the shell. Among those that contain more fiber are: pomegranate (3.4%), apple (2.5%), pears (2.1%), peaches (peaches, 2.1%), the blueberry (2.7%), kiwi (2.1 %) and strawberry (strawberry, 2.0%).

Taking into account the glycemic index

Fruits with low glycemic index has a score of less than 50, the intermediate score between 55 and 70, while high level had scores of 70. Some of those in the list below, combined with a low glycemic index high in fiber, so you bring a double benefit. Read the rest of this entry »

What should I consider when selecting?

- First, you agree more fresh, but you can also buy them frozen or canned, provided they have no added sugar.
- You can also buy dried fruit (raisins are an example), but portions should be smaller because they have a high glycemic index, or rise higher your level of blood sugar. Nor make you feel so satisfied (or) as when eat fresh fruit.
- Beware of portions: choose for example a small or medium apple or half a large one. To give you a quick idea of ??an adequate portion, is one that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand. Any major portion is too large.
- Wash the fruit well before eating, especially if you’re going to eat the peel. This will remove dirt and pesticides (especially apples and berries or strawberries). Read the rest of this entry »

If you put the fruit on the black list of forbidden foods for diabetes, you’re wrong. You can continue enjoying them, indeed, benefit your health and that fruits provide vitamins, minerals and fiber to your diet. But as in all, the key is moderation. Here we offer a guide for you to continue using and enjoying your favorite fruit.

Can you make your mouth water thinking about a delicious mango or a juicy strawberry (strawberry)? Or do you fancy a refreshing watermelon especially in the hot afternoons? If all this seems a dream of the past because you think your diabetes stopping you, no longer suffer. It’s a myth that diabetics can not eat fruit. In fact, the need. Firstly because they are foods rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber, essential in a healthy diet. In addition, a portion of rich fruit after lunch or dinner dessert you can serve and satisfy your sweet tooth anxiety. So you can better resist the temptation to eat ice cream or a slice of cake! Read the rest of this entry »