Carbohydrate-containing foods such as bread, cereal and fruit are the body’s main source of energy. When you eat these foods they turn into glucose (sugar) and the body uses that glucose as fuel.
Diet and Fitness Articles
Menu planning for people with diabetes
Meal planning for people with diabetes shouldn’t be much different than for people who don’t have diabetes.
Lunch meal planning: 7 diabetes-friendly ideas
Planning and preparing healthy lunches is well worth the effort. Find 7 diabetes-friendly lunch ideas to fit your diabetes meal plan.
Sciatica exercises for diabetes
Sciatica exercises for diabetes can help relieve pain, as well as improve muscle strength, posture and balance. Read this article to learn about the best exercises for sciatica pain.
Low impact exercise for diabetes
When you have diabetes, low-impact exercise is one of the best forms of physical activity to keep your blood sugar levels under control. Here’s a look at some of the benefits of low-impact exercise for diabetes.
Why protein is an important part of your meal planning
Unlike fat and carbohydrates, the body does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply. That’s why everyone – including people with diabetes – needs to include foods that contain protein in their diet.
