by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
While both conditions are very dangerous, not many people associate diabetes with eating disorders. Many people hear “eating disorder” and picture an underweight young white woman. However, eating disorders affect people of every race, sexual orientation,...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
Here’s another reason to enjoy being outdoors-your body makes vitamin D from sunshine. The amount of vitamin D you make is dependent on the season, where you live, your skin color, and age. People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a higher incidence of vitamin D...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
It’s summertime and that means cookouts by the grill. Most people believe grilling is a healthy cooking technique. While grilling can be healthy, there are some steps you should take to ensure grilled food is a good choice. Cooking meat (including chicken, fish,...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
As a dietitian I often hear people with diabetes tell me they are following a low carb diet. When I hear this, I always check for adequate fiber intake. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate. So a low carb diet could equal a low fiber diet. Fiber impacts glycemic control...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
VIDEOS Study the sections below to watch education content about diabetes ; Understanding Diabetes Transcript: Understanding Diabetes: an Overview This animation focuses on how the body normally breaks down and uses food, and explores how the body maintains a healthy...
