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minute read 5 If you are living with diabetes, you know that having a balanced nutrition plan is crucial to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Having a variety of fruit as part of your diabetes nutritional plan provides key nutrients to not only help manage blood sugar, but also to promote overall health and wellbeing. Watermelon is no […]
July 31, 2023
minute read 6 The beautifully colored dragon fruit belongs to the American cactus species. Dragon fruit is a delicious, low-calorie tropical fruit which is available in red, white, pink, and yellow colors. Dragon fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and useful plant compounds. Dragon fruit packs loads of nutritional benefits for overall health, and has been shown in […]
July 24, 2023
minute read 6 What Can Happen When You Eat Too much Sugar? What can consuming too much sugar do to your health? More than you think! Eating excessive amounts of sugar has been linked to obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. According to the Cleveland Clinic, high blood sugar levels can also lead to […]
July 17, 2023
minute read 6 The Fructosamine and the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) tests for diabetes both measure blood sugar, but there are differences. What is the Fructosamine test? The Fructosamine test measures average blood sugar levels across a two-to-three week time frame and the HbA1c test measures across a three-month time frame prior to the test date. The shorter Fructosamine […]
July 10, 2023
minute read 7 The Role of Vegetables in Managing Type 2 Diabetes Vegetables can play a valuable dietary role for people with type 2 diabetes. They provide fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients that can help manage inflammation, support weight loss, and boost overall health. What Vegetables Spike Blood Sugar? People with type 2 diabetes can eat any food, […]
July 5, 2023
minute read 5 What is The Normal HbA1c By Age? The HbA1c test is a “powerhouse” of a diagnostic test, according to the American Diabetes Association. With more than 100 million U.S. adults living with diabetes and prediabetes, this test is just what the doctor ordered. With just a single finger prick, the HbA1c test can screen for […]
July 3, 2023
minute read 2 An increased blood glucose (sugar) level is one of the most important health concerns in today’s time, especially with people living with prediabetes or diabetes. The HbA1c test is one of the most accurate methods to monitor and manage these conditions. This test reports the average level of sugar present in your bloodstream and on […]
June 28, 2023
minute read 5 Getting your average blood glucose HbA1c level checked is vital information to see if you are at risk for prediabetes or type-2 diabetes. Also, it is a great tool to monitor the effectiveness of your current diabetes management plan. Below you’ll find everything you need to find out where your numbers fall, including an intuitive […]
June 26, 2023
minute read 8 What is an HbA1c test? An HbA1c test is used to diagnose and monitor diabetes by measuring the body’s average blood sugar level over the past three months. It measures the amount of glucose in your bloodstream. More specifically, it checks the hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Glucose, […]
June 21, 2023
