It is very common during the winter months for many of us start to crave high-carb (carbohydrate) comfort foods. Read on and learn how to fit comfort food into a diabetes diet plan.
Do I have diabetes?
In her blog on this site, Dr. Maureen Clement reports that she often diagnoses people with diabetes who have unknowingly had the condition for five years or more. But how do you know if diabetes has crept up on you?
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a type of diabetes that is caused by a change (called a mutation) in a person’s genes.
Best Canadian frozen meal options for diabetes
People with diabetes can enjoy frozen meal options, but it’s important to pay attention to calories, fat and sodium. Read this article to learn about the best frozen meals for diabetes.
Benefits of canola oil
The Canadian Diabetes Association clinical practice guidelines recommend that, when consuming fats, people with diabetes should choose those that are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (for example, canola oil or olive oil) instead of saturated or trans fats.
Simple tips to make your pizza healthier
Who doesn’t love a delicious pizza once in a while. But with diabetes, the kind of pizza you eat can make all the difference in preventing a blood sugar spike and subsequent crash that will leave you regretting your meal choice.
