by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
About 5% of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas makes not enough or no insulin. Nutrition recommendations are different for people with type 1 diabetes because insulin is required for every meal in...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
While there isn’t a diet that works for everyone with diabetes, there is a diet that has healthy practices we could all adopt. For 2019, US News and World Report named the Mediterranean Diet as the Best Diet Overall and the Best Diet for Diabetes. ADA also gives...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
REAL LIFE STORIES A new diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. Family and friends of someone diagnosed with diabetes may also be affected. Here are some real stories from patients and others, and their advice — from one real person* to another. *Disclaimer: These...
by Asha Gullapalli, MS RD LDN CDCES
Holiday season can be stressful even when everything goes according to plan. Traveling, eating out, parties, visitors, and baking at home make it very challenging to stay healthy during the holiday season. Here are some health strategies for the holiday season that...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
As holiday season starts, diet is not a popular word. But, when the New Year rolls around, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier. I am asked about different diets all the time. The problem with diets is that they...
