by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDE
While having a drink with dinner may not be a problem, going to happy hour for a person with diabetes can be challenging. This is because alcohol can lower blood glucose, especially for people taking insulin or a medication that increases insulin secretion. Alcohol...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDE
Let’s admit that the milk section in the grocery store is overwhelming. Years ago the word milk meant that it came from a cow. Not true anymore. The milk section now has many non-dairy milk alternatives. Yes it’s true that milk does not come from a plant, but we are...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDE
What are some healthy beverage choices? Our bodies need fluid throughout the day so it’s important to think about what you drink. Did you know that the human body is made up of more than 60% water? Water is in all of our organs, muscles, fat, and even bones. Water...
