Eating foods that contain protein is a key part of a healthy diet. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps to build, maintain and repair your tissues and organs. When you have diabetes, it is important to choose carefully the types of proteins you eat as some are better for you than others.
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High-intensity exercise and blood sugar levels: what you need to know
No doubt a healthcare professional has encouraged you to exercise to help manage your diabetes. It can be very confusing when you expect exercise to lower your blood sugar, but instead it rises.
Understanding the connection between eating and exercise
While it’s true that exercise can give you more energy and strength during the day, you need to fuel your body properly for activity.
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Having diabetes doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a safe and happy pregnancy. Whether you already have diabetes (type 1 or type 2) or have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, there are some things you can do to ensure that you and your baby remain healthy.
Blood pressure targets for people with diabetes
People with diabetes are at risk of high blood pressure. That’s why it’s important to know your blood pressure targets and strive to reach them.
Shake the salt habit – the impact of sodium on blood pressure
No time to make dinner tonight? Just grab a frozen meal in the freezer section at the grocery store or better still, pick up a take-out chicken meal on the way home. Problem solved, right? Think again,
