Having diabetes can mean having a greater risk for heart disease and high blood pressure, kidney disease, eye problems and nerve damage than people without diabetes.
Diabetes Diet
Top 10 Canadian vegetables for your diabetes diet
We’ve heard about the importance of eating vegetables as part of a healthy diet. But did you know there are some key Canadian-grown vegetables that are particularly beneficial when you have diabetes?
Can I drink juice when I have diabetes?
Whether people with diabetes can drink juice has been an ongoing debate. Fruit juices are usually loaded with sugar which inevitably affects blood sugar levels. But juices don’t have to be completely taboo in a diabetes diet.
The joys of ginger in a diabetes diet
Ginger dates all the way back to ancient times when people used the flowering plant in cooking and medicine. Today, ginger is still a popular spice used to flavour foods, but it’s also showing promise in helping people better manage their diabetes.
7 best bedtime snacks for keeping blood sugar stable overnight
If you have diabetes, you might benefit from a bedtime snack. However, there are some things to consider first, including whether your blood sugar rises or falls during the night, and what type of snacks are helpful for keeping blood sugar stable overnight.
Protein Power
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.
